Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea - Chelsea Handler

TITLE: Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea

AUTHOR: Chelsea Handler

SUMMARY: THE EAGERLY AWAITED COLLECTION OF PERSONAL ESSAYS FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MY HORIZONTAL LIFE

When Chelsea Handler needs to get a few things off her chest, she appeals to a higher power -- vodka. You would too if you found out that your boyfriend was having an affair with a Peekapoo or if you had to pretend to be honeymooning with your father in order to upgrade to first class. Welcome to Chelsea''s world -- a place where absurdity reigns supreme and a quick wit is the best line of defense.

In this hilarious, deliciously skewed collection, Chelsea mines her past for stories about her family, relationships, and career that are at once singular and ridiculous. Whether she''s convincing her third-grade class that she has been tapped to play Goldie Hawn''s daughter in the sequel to Private Benjamin, deciding to be more egalitarian by dating a redhead, or looking out for a foulmouthed, rum-swilling little person who looks just like her...only smaller, Chelsea has a knack for getting herself into the most outrageous situations. Are You There, Vodka? It''s Me, Chelsea showcases the candor and irresistible turns of phrase that have made her one of the freshest voices in comedy today. - From Publisher

REVIEW: If you are looking for a humorous read, then this is the book for you. I don't regularly watch Chelsea Lately and I still loved this read. I started it today and couldn't put the book down until I was finished.

Yes, there were a few chapters that I didn't find particularly interesting but on a whole I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I will definitely picking up more books written by Chelsea and looking forward to reading them!

RATING: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Bro on The Go - Barney Stinson

TITLE: Bro on The Go

AUTHOR: Barney Stinson

SUMMARY: From the mind of New York Times bestselling author Barney Stinson comes the ultimate companion to The Bro Code - a handy reference guide crafted for today''s active Bro. With new rules, inspirations, and wisdom, coupled with classics staples from the original Code, Bro on the Go is designed to quickly aid a busy Bro in any situation he might face - at the beach, on the job, at the game, or with the ladies. Plus, it looks good stuffed in your pocket. - From Publisher

REVIEW: Another humorous read for fans of "How I Met Your Mother". While much of the content is the same from the first book it's still enjoyable and still very Barney Stinson. Which is why I love these books. I can never seem to get enough of Mr. Stinson and his Bro Code.

So, for those of you that haven't read The Bro Code what are you waiting for? And once you're finished it please pick up the Bro on the Go.

RATING: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

sTori Telling - Tori Spelling

TITLE: STori Telling

AUTHOR: Tori Spelling

SUMMARY: She was television''s most famous virgin -- and, as Aaron Spelling''s daughter, arguably its most famous case of nepotism. Portraying Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori Spelling became one of the most recognizable young actresses of her generation, with a not-so-private personal life every bit as fascinating as her character''s exploits. Yet years later the name Tori Spelling too often closed -- and sometimes slammed -- the same doors it had opened.

sTORI telling is Tori''s chance to finally tell her side of the tabloid-worthy life she''s led, and she talks about it all: her decadent childhood birthday parties, her nose job, her fairy-tale wedding to the wrong man, her so-called feud with her mother. Tori has already revealed her flair for brilliant, self-effacing satire on her VH1 show So NoTORIous and Oxygen''s Tori & Dean: Inn Love, but her memoir goes deeper, into the real life behind the rumors: her complicated relationship with her parents; her struggles as an actress after 90210; her accident-prone love life; and, ultimately, her quest to define herself on her own terms.

From her over-the-top first wedding to finding new love to her much-publicized -- and misunderstood -- "disinheritance," sTORI telling is a juicy, eye-opening, enthralling look at what it really means to be Tori Spelling. - From Publisher

REVIEW: Let me start off by saying, "Donna Martin Graduates!". There. I feel much better.

I never found Tori Spelling to be all that engaging until a.) later 90210 episodes where we got more from her character and b.) watching reruns of her Tori & Dean reality shows. I am that proverbial cat where curiosity generally gets me every time, so I had to pick up this book. I'm glad that curiosity was once again my friend and I didn't end up cursing my inquisitive nature. I ate through this in one reading and pretty much hit all the emotions on the wheel, yes I did get teary eyed and perhaps a tear was shed... or two.

I remember watching an episode of her reality show where she's at a book signing for her second book and fans are saying that she's just so real and normal. I rolled my eyes but after reading this book I wish you could retract past eye rolls because they were right. She is rather normal for having the upbringing that she did.

For all you Spelling haters out here, I can't say this book will change your view point on this Hollywood blonde but it's certainly entertaining. She has a refreshing voice and it read honest and real. I feel, after reading this, that perhaps she's a bit misunderstood and truly funny. Tori's got a way of sharing a story that makes you feel like you're in her inner circle of friends, having a few drinks on a roof top hotel bar while another Tori powwow is had. I didn't find her pretentious or snobby, the book was far more down to earth; with her taking blame, admitting wrongs and sharing her heart.

Guiltily I have to admit all the 90210 information (Luke Perry starting a fist fight at her families annual Christmas party) made me delighted. I fully admit to having a behind the scenes addiction and this book gave me lots of goodies.

All around I loved this book and will be picking up her second and third book. "sTori Telling" made me a bit of a fan of this quirky blonde.

RATING: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Women Are Crazy, Men Are Stupid: The Simple Truth to a Complicated Relationship - Howard J. Morris & Jenny Lee

TITLE: Women Are Crazy, Men Are Stupid: The Simple Truth to a Complicated Relationship

AUTHOR: Howard J. Morris, Jenny Lee

SUMMARY: Since the dawn of time, when the first smitten caveboy tried to woo the object of his affections by shoving her into the mud, men have demonstrated that when it comes to women, they are profoundly stupid. And when it comes to men, women -- no matter how intelligent or mature -- are completely crazy.

Based on this simple yet groundbreaking insight, comedy writers and real-life couple Howard J. Morris and Jenny Lee have devised a relationship guide that is refreshingly honest, completely hilarious, and surprisingly practical. Using their own crazy/stupid romance as an example of these forces in action, they set out to explain why women ask questions that they absolutely do not want answered -- and why men persist in answering them. What are men really thinking -- or crucially, not thinking? Why do women view even the most mundane events through an emotional prism? Why do guys suck at being romantic? And why does every conversation with a woman lead back to whether or not she''s fat?

Using wit, hard-earned wisdom, and a highly entertaining he said/she said format, the authors explore the surprising method to his dumbness and the valid reasons behind her insanity, while providing real solutions to perennial relationship problems. By teaching men how and why they''re stupid around women and showing women how to "control the crazy" for everybody''s sake, Women Are Crazy, Men Are Stupid helps couples to reach the place where giving isn''t giving in, needing isn''t needy, and where the sexes can break the dysfunctional patterns and find a way to live lovingly, happily ever after. - From Publisher

REVIEW: The truth about humor is there always is truth in it. We laugh at the jokes and tales because we've either been that person or know someone who was. In the case of "Woman are Crazy Men are Stupid" it's our relationships (past and present) written out for us to read. The truth? Men are stupid and women are indeed crazy, the funny/truth is right there in the title, how can you not want to read?

When snatching this book up the title was what first caught my eye and then when I pulled it out and saw the book cover? Well, the book cover alone beckons me to sit and read. They say don't judge a book by it's cover, but I roll my eyes at that. If we aren't suppose to judge by the cover why not make all books with a white background and just the title and author in Times New Roman black font? Publishers don't, because they want to catch your eye. Lure you in and at times this gets you to read a mediocre book just solely based on it's cover. With this book it's all five stars. The title, the cover but more importantly the content, cause really isn't that the point?

This book had me laughing through out it and yet some how at the end had me crying. I suppose that whole chapter on woman emphasizing was true. That chapter was re-iterated to my husband so he could understand why I cry so much during football. Heck, I cry during those "America's Game" DVD commercials.

The genius of this book is that while you are reading, laughing, agreeing or reading chapters to your spouse (who then also laughs and agrees) you are actually gleaning information. Sure, some of it the basics that you knew but perhaps didn't know. Some of the funniest portions of the book are when Howard and Jenny banter back and forth about their perspectives of a romantic night gone terribly wrong. I've had many of those nights and it's nice getting to understand the way a man's mind works, or in the case of romantic interludes, doesn't. And for men, fear not you'll get some key information that should help and if it doesn't then you may just be hopeless.

This is definitely a book I think everyone should read, whether you're in a relationship or not it'll shed some light on the stupid and the crazy and will have you chuckling. Plus, as Howard explains the STUPID did come before the CRAZY.

RATING: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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The Bro Code - Barney Stinson

TITLE: The Bro Code

AUTHOR: Barney Stinson, Matt Kuhn

SUMMARY: Everyone''s life is governed by an internal code of conduct. Some call it morality. Others call it religion. But Bros in the know call this holy grail the Bro Code.

Historically a spoken tradition passed from one generation to the next, the official code of conduct for Bros appears here in its published form for the first time ever. By upholding the tenets of this sacred and legendary document, any dude can learn to achieve Bro-dom. - From Publisher

REVIEW: Everything you've ever wanted to know about being a "bro". The legend - wait for it - dary book was out of this world awesome! I absolutely adore the TV show "How I Met Your Mother" and this book, which has been mentioned more than once was, was everything I had hoped for.

I feel as though I am now fully equipped to handle being a wing-woman and can easily spot a true bro and a faux bro.

For those of you that are fans of the show or Neil Patrick Harris I cannot state enough that you MUST read this and also get the audio book.

RATING: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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