Books like Chocolate, Please by Lisa Lampanelli

Amy Poehler’s memoir‑essay collection blends humor, candid anecdotes, and poetic reflections on acting, comedy, and womanhood, offering an intimate look at her creative life.

Tina Fey’s memoir blends sharp wit with personal anecdotes, charting her rise from Pennsylvania to Saturday Night Live fame while offering candid insights into comedy, gender dynamics, and the juggling act of fame and family.

A humor‑filled memoir by Mindy Kaling that sketches her quirky journey from child of immigrants to Hollywood comedy writer, sharing witty observations on friendship, romance, and the absurdities of fame.

An autobiographical account of Craig Ferguson’s journey from Glasgow to Hollywood, detailing his struggles, setbacks, and eventual success as an actor, comedian, and U.S. citizen.

A playful collection of autobiographical essays by Academy Award‑nominated actress Anna Kendrick, tracing her New England roots and the film milestones that have made her a Hollywood favorite.

A witty, heartfelt collection of essays by comedian Phoebe Robinson that examines race, gender, and pop culture, blending sharp humor with personal insight.

Jack Dee reveals how he became quite such a miserable git and a stand up comedian, sharing his many frustrations and deep-rooted disappointments with life along the way. For the first time, comedian Jack Dee reveals the highs and lows of his early life and disastrous day jobs.You don't just wake up jaundiced and bitter; it's taken Jack years of dedication and commitment to brew his unique cocktail of disillusionment and bile.What turned this once optimistic young man into a grumpy middle-aged git? Was it working in an artificial-leg factory? Or delivering incontinence pads for the NHS? Or was it the time when he was shunned by his peers for daring to thrash a one-armed man at tennis?In this hilariously frank account of his life, Jack finally answers the question, 'So how did you get started in comedy then?' Along the way, he shares his blatantly unreasonable views on everything from personal trainers to boutique hotels, via the overrated moon landing and 'people who hold their cutlery the wrong way'.Once you've read this book, you'll never think of Jack Dee as a smiling, happy-go-lucky, friendly face again.

Laugh and cry with Patricia Williams as she recalls growing up in Atlanta’s most troubled neighborhoods, escaping drug‑filled streets and early motherhood to become a celebrated comedian.

Shappi Khorsandi’s memoir chronicles her childhood as an Iranian refugee in 1980s London, blending humor with the realities of exile, cultural adjustment, and the looming threat of political persecution.

A comprehensive biography of National Lampoon and co‑founder Doug Kenney, detailing the magazine’s rise, its influence on New York comedy, and its role in launching legends like John Belushi, Bill Murray and Chevy Chase.

In second grade, Mary Marony decides to cheat to win lunch with her favorite teacher—her dishonesty sets off a chain of surprising events that tests honesty and friendship in school life.

Life and legend of comedian Andy Kaufman, explored through seven years of research, unpublished writings and interviews in Bill Zehme’s comprehensive biography.

Jane Fonda’s memoir, My Life so Far, chronicles her journey as an actress, feminist, and political activist, organized into three chapters that map pivotal phases of her life.