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Celebrity Books that are Actually Really Good
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Year of yes
by Shonda Rhimes
The creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal details the one-year experiment with saying “yes” that transformed her life, revealing how accepting unexpected invitations she would have otherwise declined enabled powerful benefits. (biography & autobiography).
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One more thing : stories and other stories
by B. J. Novak
A debut collection by a writer for the Emmy Award-winning series The Office includes the title story, in which a boy's lucrative sweepstakes win proves more harm than good for his family.
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Why not me?
by Mindy Kaling
The star of The Mindy Project and author of the best-selling Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? presents a second collection of uproarious essays, observations, fears and advice on everything from prisoner fan mail to celebrity interactions.
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Modern romance
by Aziz Ansari
The acclaimed comedian teams up with a New York University sociologist to explore the nature of modern relationships, evaluating how technology is shaping contemporary relationships and considering the differences between courtships of the past and present
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Bossypants
by Tina Fey
The breakout star of Saturday Night Live and Thirty Rock gives a humorous account of her life, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from her hit shows. 1 million first printing.
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Scar tissue
by Anthony Kiedis
The lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers presents a searing, candid memoir that captures the bright and dark moments of his life and career, including his descent into drug addiction, and their influence on his musical evolution. Reprint. 60,000 first printing.
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Born with teeth : a memoir
by Kate Mulgrew
A star known for her strong female roles in Star Trek: Voyager and Orange Is the New Black offers a deeply moving account of the price and rewards of a passionate life. 60,000 first printing.
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The Gun Seller
by Hugh Laurie
A spoof of the spy genre set in Britain features a drifter who orchestrates a magnificent caper involving the CIA, international terrorists, arms dealers, a high-speed chase on skis, and buxom, blonde beauties.
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I'm the One That I Want
by Margaret Cho
In a humorous look at her own life and times, based on her hilarious one-woman Off-Broadway show, the popular comedian describes her childhood education, her teenage years on the comedy circuit, the ups and downs of starring in a network sitcom, her battles with weight and substance abuse, and her victory over the Hollywood machine.
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It's so easy : and other lies
by Duff McKagan
A founding member of Guns N' Roses shares the story of his career and private life, providing coverage of such topics as the band's rise to fame, his successful battle with alcoholism and his experiences as a husband and father. 200,000 first printing.
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Brunette ambition
by Lea Michele
The Glee star outlines beauty and fashion secrets she has learned from the entertainment industry, offering uplifting advice for self-esteem and career satisfaction while sharing revealing personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes photos. 150,000 first printing. TV tie-in.
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Not that kind of girl : a young woman tells you what she's "learned"
by Lena Dunham
The creator and star of HBO's Girls documents her coming-of-age in and out of the spotlight, recounting her experiences with everything from dieting and embarrassing sex to dirty old men and performing in less-than-ideal conditions. 250,000 first printing.
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Not my father's son : a memoir
by Alan Cumming
The acclaimed actor profiles his turbulent relationship with his father and discusses his 2010 appearance in a celebrity genealogy show to solve the disappearance of a WWII hero grandparent and his discovery of astounding family secrets
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The rainbow comes and goes : a mother and son on life, love, and loss
by Anderson Cooper
A poignant correspondence between the CNN journalist and his iconic designer mother, exchanged in the aftermath of the latter's brief illness, shares a rare window into their relationship and the life lessons imparted by an aging mother to her adult son. 250,000 first printing.
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Instant mom
by Nia Vardalos
After adopting a preschooler, the writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding shares her hilarious and heartwarming parenting experiences, explores innovative ways to conquer the challenges new moms face, and celebrates the fact that motherhood comes in many forms. 50,000 first printing. (This book was featured in a previous issue of Forecast.)
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Neil Patrick Harris : choose your own autobiography
by Neil Patrick Harris
The Emmy Award-winning star of How I Met Your Mother shares his experiences as a child star, Broadway performer and father in an over-the-top, humorous account creatively designed in the style of the popular interactive adventure series. 300,000 first printing.
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Yes please
by Amy Poehler
A first-person account by the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her work on Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live includes coverage of such topics as her relationships with caregivers and her friendship with Tina Fey. 500,000 first printing.
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Just kids
by Patti Smith
An artist and musician recounts her romance, lifetime friendship and shared love of art with Robert Mapplethorpe, in an illustrated memoir that includes a colorful cast of characters, including Bob Dylan, Allen Ginsberg, Andy Warhol, William Burroughs and more. 100,000 first printing.
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Sounds like me : my life (so far) in song
by Sara Bareilles
The five-time Grammy Award-nominated and multi-platinum music artist presents a series of confessional writings about the searches for growth, healing and self-acceptance behind some of her most popular songs.
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Stories I only tell my friends : an autobiography
by Rob Lowe
The 1980s Brat Pack founder presents an intimate account of his life in show business and politics, tracing his counter-culture youth in Malibu, his work on such productions as The Outsiders and The West Wing and his pursuits of family and sobriety. 300,000 first printing.
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Kick me : adventures in adolescence
by Paul Feig
The creator of the popular TV series Freaks and Geeks draws on his own experiences to present a hilarious and candid look at the trials and tribulations of adolescence and high-school life, from ill-fated prom dates and hellish bus rides to bombardment by dodge balls. Original. 25,000 first printing.
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Around the way girl : a memoir
by Taraji P Henson
The Academy Award nominee, Golden Globe winner and star of the hit show Empire recalls her beloved screen characters while tracing the story of her life and career, sharing coverage of such topics as her father's Vietnam service, her rise from the violence of the streets of Washington, D.C., and her experiences as a single mother.
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