Yes Please in Pop Sugar's Annual Ultimate Reading Challenge

May 27, 2016 Moira rated it it was amazing

I don't know why I waited so long to read this book. With Bossypants and Mindy Kaling's books, I devoured them and immediately wanted to be their best friend. With Yes, Please, I slogged through it, often in tears, because her thoughts, insights and opinions felt plucked from my own brain. (Minus the comedic timing, Hollywood career and fabulous guest stars.) I know we are unlikely to meet, but it's calming to know their is a kindred spirit out there.

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Jan 20, 2015 Caitlin rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: on-hold

I couldn't finish this book in this format because it was so disappointing to me. If you're going to read Yes Please, do yourslf a favor and listen to the audiobook. ...more

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Dec 14, 2016 Nadya rated it really liked it

Shelves: popsugar-2016, audiobooks

If you are going to read this book I definitely suggest the audio version. The cameos and add ons make the book more enjoyable than I think a print version would be. There is a little bit of swearing though sprinkled throughout so be careful if you're listening through speakers rather than headphones. ...more

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Dec 11, 2014 Christina rated it really liked it

Shelves: memoirs, non-fiction, creative-process, new-york

I listened to the audiobook, and I can't recommend that enough! The audio book features portions read by Patrick Stewart, Carol Burnett, and Seth Meyer. It has audio excerpts of sketches and performances and readings.

The book is less of a single narrative and more of a collection of essays ranging from topics from Amy's early life to her early work at 2nd City in Chicago to SNL and beyond. She also has essays where she discusses her feelings on technology and raising her boys.

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