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Best Hollywood Books

December 2024

Shockaholic

Carrie Fisher’s “Shockaholic” is a raw, hilarious rollercoaster ride through her unconventional life. With her trademark wit, she dishes on Hollywood, addiction, and her infamous electroconvulsive therapy. Fisher’s candid reflections on her relationship with her father and encounters with Michael Jackson are both touching and absurd. It’s like having a late-night chat with your funniest, most outrageous friend – one who just happens to be Princess Leia.

Wishful Drinking

Carrie Fisher’s “Wishful Drinking” is a raw, hilarious journey through Hollywood royalty, addiction, and mental health. With her trademark wit, Fisher recounts growing up as showbiz royalty, her struggles with bipolar disorder, and her battles with substance abuse. It’s like sitting down for a drink with your funniest, most honest friend who just happens to be Princess Leia. Fisher’s self-deprecating humor shines through, making even the darkest moments oddly relatable. A must-read for anyone who’s ever felt like a glitter-covered train wreck.

The Princess Diarist

Carrie Fisher’s “The Princess Diarist” is a raw and witty journey through her experiences filming Star Wars. With her trademark humor, Fisher shares intimate details from her affair with Harrison Ford and the surreal world of sudden stardom. Her newly discovered diaries from that time reveal a vulnerable young woman grappling with insecurity and fame. It’s a bittersweet glimpse into the mind of a cultural icon, filled with self-deprecating jokes and poignant reflections on life in the spotlight.

Scrappy Little Nobody

Anna Kendrick’s “Scrappy Little Nobody” is a delightfully candid peek into the life of a Hollywood star who still feels like an outsider. With self-deprecating humor and refreshing honesty, Kendrick shares hilarious anecdotes from her journey to fame. From awkward childhood moments to red carpet mishaps, she invites readers into her world with warmth and wit. It’s like chatting with your funniest friend over coffee, if your friend happened to be an Oscar-nominated actress. A charming, relatable read that’ll leave you grinning.