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Memoirs for a Happy Galentine’s Day
Celebrate ladies this February 13th with Amy Poehler, Tiffany Haddish, and more.
Published on February 6, 2023
Yes Please
Amy PoehlerGalentine’s Day blissfully exists thanks to Amy Poehler’s character Leslie Knope on “Parks and Recreation.” Poehler’s memoir is inspiring and engaging, heartfelt and self-deprecating, smart and sarcastic, and — most of all — incredibly fun.
The Last Black Unicorn
Tiffany Haddish“Girls Trip” star Tiffany Haddish will have you in stitches with her hilarious memoir. Her life hasn’t been all rainbows and unicorns, but she’s inspirationally met many challenges with laughter. The telling is so intimate that Haddish really does feel like your gal pal by the end.
Whiskey in a Teacup
Reese WitherspoonSouthern belles (or wannabes) will feel right at home in the pages of Reese Witherspoon’s book on Southern living, complete with cocktails, family photos, etiquette tips, and traditions. The Nashville native’s bubbly personality is imprinted throughout. Plan a virtual Galentine’s party this year with Witherspoon’s cheddar biscuits and shrimp and grits (and whiskey cocktails, of course).
We're Going to Need More Wine: Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True
Gabrielle UnionThis isn’t just for fans of Gabrielle Union. It’s for everyone who wants to follow her on her journey from being a conflicted young black girl to blossoming into a brave, self-confident black woman. Above all, it’s a story of growth, survival, empowerment, and celebration.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo
Amy SchumerFeminist comedian Amy Schumer has written one of the funniest and well-loved memoirs of the past decade. Any fan needs to read this (and everybody else needs to read it to become a fan).
Scrappy Little Nobody
Anna KendrickCharming and hilarious, these essays cover everything — from Kendrick’s young start on Broadway to her mixed feelings about “Twilight” — with candor and humor. Kendrick might be scrappy, but she’s definitely no nobody.
This Will Only Hurt a Little
Busy PhilippsBeing Busy Philipps’ real-life galentine is #goals for many, particularly her two million Instagram followers who stick around for the candid, relatable life moments she shares. This collection of autobiographical essays spans her awkward teen years in Arizona to her current life, chronicling her experiences as a mother, actress, and genuinely hilarious person.
I Know I Am, But What Are You?
Samantha BeeBefore Samantha Bee became the first female host of a late-night comedy show or a correspondent on “The Daily Show,” she stole cars. This candid memoir goes through Bee’s bizarre career from car thievery to comedy.
Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner on Gwyneth Paltrow, "Fleishman Is in Trouble," and divorce in the age of Tinder: Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her popular profiles of public figures such as Gwyneth Paltrow and her new novel, "Fleishman Is in Trouble."
Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner on Gwyneth Paltrow, "Fleishman Is in Trouble," and divorce in the age of Tinder: Writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her popular profiles of public figures such as Gwyneth Paltrow and her new novel, "Fleishman Is in Trouble."
Decoder with Nilay PatelThis is a galentine’s three-for-one, really: a podcast episode with Kara Swisher, Silicon Valley’s ace technology reporter; Taffy Brodesser-Akner, iconic celebrity profile writer; and Gwyneth Paltrow, the subject of Brodesser-Akner’s deeply fascinating profile. In this episode of her Recode podcast, Swisher discusses Brodesser-Akner’s profiling process, dating apps, contemporary fatness, the Paltrow profile, and more. Check out all Recode episodes for more hard-hitting, galentine-worthy content.
Here We Go Again: My Life In Television
Betty WhiteIs Betty White the OG galentine? Signs point to yes, supported by White’s own telling of her many, many illustrious years in Hollywood. One of the original small screen comediennes shares the people, places, and shows she’s experienced throughout the golden years she’s been an actress, an apt read to coincide with her recent 99th birthday celebration.