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12 books with a reading profile close to The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish. Practical and clear-cut; an easy read.

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
4

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.
5

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.
6

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.
7

Bright Lights, Big Ass

by Jen Lancaster

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Jen Lancaster continues her autobiographical narrative by detailing her transition from a high-status corporate career to the realities of long-term unemployment and living on a strict budget.
8

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.
9

The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There

by Jenna Fischer

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey provide a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the American version of The Office through the lens of their real-life friendship.
10

Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography

by Neil Patrick Harris

Also practical and clear-cut · entertainment, memoir

This memoir follows Neil Patrick Harris from his childhood in New Mexico to his career as a child star on Doogie Howser, M.D., his success on Broadway, and his long-running role on How I Met Your Mother.
11

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.
12

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.

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