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12 books with a reading profile close to The Funny Thing Is... by Ellen DeGeneres. Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.

1

I Am Ozzy

by Ozzy Osbourne

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

The memoir chronicles John Michael Osbourne’s life from his childhood in working-class Aston, Birmingham, to his ascent as the frontman of Black Sabbath and his subsequent solo career.
2

Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living

by Nick Offerman

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Nick Offerman combines a chronological memoir with a survival guide for modern adulthood.
3

A Very Punchable Face

by Colin Jost

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Colin Jost recounts his path from a Staten Island childhood to the head writer’s chair at Saturday Night Live.
4

Bossypants

by Tina Fey

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Tina Fey details her progression from a self-described awkward child in Pennsylvania to the first female head writer at Saturday Night Live.
5

Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too!

by Chelsea Handler

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Chelsea Handler recounts a year of self-inflicted isolation and subsequent psychological inventory following the 2016 presidential election.
6

As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

by Cary Elwes

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Cary Elwes, who portrayed Westley, provides a chronological account of the production of the 1987 film adaptation of William Goldman’s novel.
7

The Dirt: Confessions of the World's Most Notorious Rock Band

by Tommy Lee

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

The Dirt chronicles the rise and decadence of Mötley Crüe through the collective voices of Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil.
8

The Last Black Unicorn

by Tiffany Haddish

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Tiffany Haddish details her path from the foster care system in South Central Los Angeles to the world of professional stand-up comedy and film.
9

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang

by Chelsea Handler

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Chelsea Handler’s third collection of essays centers on the elaborate pranks she plays on friends, family, and coworkers, while detailing her frequently awkward social encounters and sexual escapades.
10

Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas

by Adam Kay

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Adam Kay provides a diary-style account of his time working as a junior doctor for the National Health Service during the festive period.
11

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.
12

The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country

by Helen Russell

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

When Helen Russell’s husband accepts a job at Lego, the couple moves from London to rural Jutland.

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