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12 books with a reading profile close to Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick. Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.

1

The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo

by Amy Schumer

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Amy Schumer uses a series of personal essays to outline her evolution from a suburban childhood in Long Island to her career in stand-up comedy and television.
2

Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll

by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

In this memoir, Priscilla Presley details her life with Elvis Presley, beginning with their meeting at a United States Air Force base in Germany when she was fourteen years old.
3

My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands

by Chelsea Handler

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

In this collection of autobiographical essays, Chelsea Handler chronicles her history of brief sexual encounters and dating mishaps throughout her twenties.
4

Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny

by Holly Madison

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Holly Madison details her years living inside the Playboy Mansion as Hugh Hefner’s primary girlfriend.
5 $Sh\*t My Dad Says$

Sh\*t My Dad Says

by Justin Halpern

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Justin Halpern was twenty-eight years old when he moved back into his childhood home following a breakup.
6

If You Would Have Told Me

by John Stamos

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

John Stamos charts his trajectory from a teenager working at his family’s Orange County burger flip to a ubiquitous television star and occasional Beach Boys percussionist.
7

Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin

by Kathy Griffin

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Kathy Griffin chronicles her trajectory from a middle-class upbringing in Forest Park, Illinois, to her status as a polarizing figure in the Hollywood landscape.
8

Girl Walks into a Bar . . .: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters, and a Midlife Miracle

by Rachel Dratch

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

After years as a core cast member on Saturday Night Live, Rachel Dratch faced a sudden career stall when she was replaced in her expected role on 30 Rock.
9

Bitter Is the New Black: Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office

by Jen Lancaster

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Jen Lancaster documents her rapid descent from a highly paid corporate vice president to an unemployed Chicagoan facing eviction.
10

Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest to Discover If Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, or Why Pie Is Not the Answer

by Jen Lancaster

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

In this memoir, Jen Lancaster details her attempt to lose weight after a realization that her physical size finally matches her oversized personality.
11

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

by Issa Rae

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Issa Rae uses this collection of personal essays to chronicle her experiences navigating social navigation, identity, and digital culture.
12

Why Not Me?

by Mindy Kaling

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

In this collection of essays, Mindy Kaling outlines her experiences navigating the heights of Hollywood while maintaining her personal identity.

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