1. Bitter is the New Black by Jen Lancaster (as well as her three subsequent memoirs): This is Jen's first memoir. She currently has four, and is at work on the fifth. Basically, her books
are the funniest pieces of literature that I have ever, ever read. Not only is this my favorite memoir of all time, it is also my favorite book of all time, and Jen is my favorite author of all time. She's just this snarky, sarcastic piece of work and she tells it like it is. The memoirs just talk about her life but her writing style is a riot. I can't say enough about Jen, but I definitely recommend that you read this book! You won't be disappointed. She actually got started as a blogger, which turned into her book, so check out her blog too!2. Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin: I just did a review of this last week, so I won't go into it too much, but this was another hilarious memoir. It managed to be both funny and touching at the same time.
3. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler: I read this book when it first came out and thought it was hilarious. Chelsea is a well known comedian and TV personality. She's extremely witty and sarcastic. I'd recommend this one, as well as her first memoir, My Horizontal Life.
4. Save Karyn by Karyn Bosnak: I read this memoir a couple of years ago and really enjoyed it. It chronicles her journey to debt, and how she managed to pay it off by becoming a "web panhandler." She created a blog asking for donations, which she actually received. This book was another hilarious one. I also enjoyed her novel 20 Times A Lady.
I'm seeing a pattern here . . . I love funny memoirs. I've enjoyed some more serious ones too, but these are my favorites! What are some of your favorite memoirs? I'd love to hear!
Also wanted to mention the awesome contest going on over at Reading With Tequila. She is giving away a copy of Melissa Senate's The Secret of Joy. Check it out!
I love memoirs too! We seem to have the same taste. I've read Jen Lancaster, Chelsea handler and i LOVE Kathy Griffin.
ReplyDeleteHave you read Laurie Notaro? She is hilarious. She writes humorous essays about her life.
Hey Michelle! That's awesome that you've read many of them, I'm so happy when I hear that people have read Jen Lancaster lol. I haven't read any of Laurie Notaro's, though she's been on my TBR list for a while. Knowing that you think she's hilarious, I will definitely try to get to some her books ASAP. Thanks for the recommendation! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm not really into memoirs, but have heard good things about Jen, Chelsea, and Kathy's books. I love funny books, so may have to pick these up.
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when you have a chance to stop by and pick it up.
I have always loved that title, "Bitter is the New Black" - I keep wanting to check it out!
ReplyDeleteI have read and loved all of these except Bitter is the New Black. I'll have to put that on my list to read.
ReplyDeleteOh, I meant to mention Jenny McCarthy - her first three books were absolutely hilarious!
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