Comedians seem to add so much to their audiobook narration, just looking for similar books. Spirited and whipsmart, these laughoutloud autobiographical essays are a masterpiece from the emmy awardwinning actress and comedy writer known for 30 rock, mean girls, and snl sunday telegraph. It got to be so bad, that i was forced to stop listening to the audio version read by fey herself during work hours as my loud giggles, snickers, and snorts were unprofessional, to say the least. The fulllength audio of the hillary clintonsarah palin sketch is embedded in the. The awesome thing about the bossypants audiobook is that tina fey reads it herself. Listen to bossypants by tina fey available from rakuten kobo. Full of snortworthy passages my favourite would have to be the mothers prayer choose to. Bossypants by tina fey overview before liz lemon, before weekend update, before sarah palin, fey was just a young girl with a dream. Tiny fey the self deprecating bossypants in the book of the same name, has managed to write an autobiography that reads more like a comedic movie script than a novel about her life the book is slightly dated now as her show 30 rock is no more. Full cast audiobooks are like a movie in your head. Apr 04, 2011 but any concern that fey, like so many before her, has been ruined by fame is quickly dispelled by bossypants, a book that reminds you why fey has succeeded where so many have failed. This memoir is written in the voice i recognize from snl and 30 rock, and i love it. She has this tone of voice as shes retelling her story that you just can duplicate on paper. Managing to be both uproariously hilarious as well as insightful, bossypants is a rare treat in the world of celebrity memoirs.
The best road trip audiobooks to keep you and your family entertained this summer with great suggestions. But about five years ago, i realized that if i got in the habit and chose my books carefully, i could get more reading inand i loved the sound of reading more books. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Tina feys new book bossypants is short, messy, and impossibly funny an apt description of the comedian herself. Women around my moms office referred to her pregnancy as mrs. Listen to bossypants audiobook by tina fey, narrated by tina fey. Bossypants is a smart, hilarious memoir pretty much exactly what i would expect from such a smart, hilarious woman. In honor of the fiveyear anniversary of bossypants, heres a list of 12 life lessons i learned from tina feys book. Ive been narrating books live, on the mixer livestreaming platform, for about two years now. The best audiobooks by hilarious ladies from tina fey to carrie fisher. Book recommendations for people who like bossypants by tina fey. Apr 05, 2011 spirited and whipsmart, these laughoutloud autobiographical essays are a masterpiece from the emmy awardwinning actress and comedy writer known for 30 rock, mean girls, and snl sunday telegraph. Rediscover your love of books with these top picks.
Before liz lemon, before weekend update, before sarah palin, tina fey was just a young girl with a dream. I read an article stating that you read more books when doing things that dont always need your full attention. Tina fey tells her story as only she could through humorous anecdotes that deftly combine her trademark razorsharp wit. Its one of those books that i think is a must read as an audiobook rather than a physical book because you get to hear her voice. The full length audio of the hillary clintonsarah palin sketch is embedded in the audiobook and it is almost as funny without the video aspect.
Ive read like 10 more books this year because of that. Listening to audiobooks isnt cheating to your brain, listening is pretty much the. Bossypants by tina fey audio book simply audiobooks. Bossypants audiobook cd midcontinent public library. Apr 04, 2011 bossypants, by tina fey, isnt a memoir. Jun 14, 2018 the worlds worst children 3 bonnie bossypants by david walliams. Bossypants audiobook cd the seattle public library. Before liz lemon, before weekend update, before sarah palin, tin. Jul 21, 2015 tina fey takes listeners on a wild ride, from her childhood to behindthescenes anecdotes from snl and 30 rock. It was a fun book that made a long drive feel like minutes. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
I think preformers do great narrating their own memoirs or comedy books loved bossypants, loved rob lowes books, loved drew barrymore, mindy kailing. Bossypants by tina fey is a collection of essays about different experiences ms. Definitely, definitely, check those out if you listen to bossypants. Bossypants audiobook cd king county library system. All books are in the public domain, so its easy to get a copy for yourself if you only catch a bit of the stream and would like. Tina fey gives a witty and relatively personal account of her professional and private life. Several of the people she mentions have died and many of the married couples have uncoupled. Janet evanovich audiobook full recommended for you. Tina fey takes listeners on a wild ride, from her childhood to behindthescenes anecdotes from snl and 30 rock. This is one of celeste barbers favorite audiobooks. Feys insights into life and womanhood are clever and witty, yet thoughtful.
I thoroughly enjoyed her stories about growing up, working on saturday night live, and becoming a parent. But any concern that fey, like so many before her, has been ruined by fame is quickly dispelled by bossypants, a book that reminds you why fey has succeeded where so many have failed. Apr 05, 2011 fame, glory and laughs in tina feys bossypants in tina feys newest book she regales the reader with hilarious tales from her history in theater and television. Mar 12, 2012 bossypants is a laughoutloud, tearinducing, witty look at the things that matter to a lot of women, but that a lot of women are too chicken to talk about. Provided you like all that selfdeprecating im tina fey and i am enormously successful and i am thankful for that, but at the same time i still struggle with being a working woman with a real life, because it is so weird that i am a media icon when. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on saturday night live. Written by tina fey, audiobook narrated by tina fey. Although having a baby at forty is a commonplace fools errand these days, back in 1970 it was pretty unheardof. I was hesitant to start listening to bossypants because, like seemingly every other. Pdf versions of all the photographs from the book are also included on the final audiobook disc. The worlds worst children 3 bonnie bossypants by david walliams. Spirited and whipsmart, these laughoutloud autobiographical essays are a masterpiece from the emmy awardwinning actress and comedy writer known for 30.
Chelsea handler chelsea chelsea bang bang audiobook duration. If you havent listened to the audio book, stop everything youre doing and turn it on immediately. All setups and punch lines, the incisive if episodic bossypants reads like a string of magazine articles which, having been twice excerpted in the new yorker, it kind of is. I cannot count how many times i laughed out loud at tinas honest and candor that she put in the book.
Like an episode of snl, tina feys book reads like a quick succession of sketch comedies, some. Bossypants by tina fey, here are some books like this. Like when going to the watercooler to grab a drink, when going to get lunchwhile preparing lunch, etc. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Start a free day trial today and get your first audiobook free. One of the official audible essentials, bossypants is the mother of all comedy. Always hilarious and often insightful, this is one of those unputdownable. Jan 29, 20 like an episode of snl, tina feys book reads like a quick succession of sketch comedies, some funnier than others. The worlds worst children 3 bonnie bossypants by david. If youre not a fan, youll probably find it funny anyway, but i do think books like these are mainly for the fans. Before 30 rock, mean girls, and sarah palin, tina fey was just a young girl with a dream. But i did end up listening to it on an audio book, thought it was so funny that i had to buy the actual book too. Jan 03, 2012 but i did end up listening to it on an audio book, thought it was so funny that i had to buy the actual book too.
Like an episode of snl, tina feys book reads like a quick succession of sketch comedies, some funnier than others. From her stories to her times at theater summer camp, to her first job in improv, to her thoughts on parenthood there is a little something in this book for everyone to enjoy and appreciate. A wonderful surprise, my mom would be quick to tell you. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Fey has had, such as being a working mom and making a career in the predominantly male field of sketch comedy. Bossypants by tina fey overview spirited and whipsmart, these laughoutloud autobiographical essays are a masterpiece from the emmy awardwinning actress and comedy writer known for 30 rock, mean girls, and snl sunday telegraph.
All books are in the public domain, so its easy to get a copy for yourself if you only catch a bit of the stream and would like to follow up. Once in a generation a woman comes along who changes everything. I still loved the actual bossypants audiobook, though. Tina fey is not that woman, but she met that woman once and acted weird around her. Fame, glory and laughs in tina feys bossypants in tina feys newest book she regales the reader with hilarious tales from her history in theater and television.