I've long been a fan of Chelsea Handler and my respect for her has only gone up after reading this latest memoir. Featuring her trademark wit and cut-to-the-chase humor, it recounts the path she's taken to becoming the woman she is today. Chelsea gets honest about facing hard truths, doing the work, and living a better life for it. Introspective and uplifting, her stories challenge us, and especially women, to take hold of our lives and live them fully, always choosing to be a light. I also appreciated the acknowledgement of her privilege and how that has factored into her journey. If you're seeking a fresh start with plenty of LOLs along the way to lighten the mood, then Chelsea's book is for you!

I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler is an absolute riot of a read! I’m already a fan of Chelsea’s humor, but this book took it to a whole new level. She’s unapologetically honest, wildly funny, and manages to mix sharp wit with relatable life lessons. From her take on the complexities of relationships to the hilarious moments of self-discovery, Chelsea delivers it all in her signature style that’s part sarcasm, part self-reflection, and all heart.

The structure of the book, with its mix of funny anecdotes, personal stories, and observations, keeps you hooked from the first page to the last. Whether she’s talking about her misadventures with love, navigating her career, or just dealing with the ups and downs of life, there’s never a dull moment. It feels like sitting down with an old friend who knows how to make you laugh while giving you some unexpectedly deep insights.

What I really appreciated about this book is that while Chelsea brings the humor, she also gets real. There’s a level of vulnerability beneath all the jokes that shows a different side of her. You get a sense of who she is beyond the public persona—the struggles, the growth, and the resilience that have shaped her. It’s not just funny—it’s human, which made me love it even more.

I will say there were moments that felt a bit repetitive, but Chelsea’s humor made it easy to overlook. Her witty remarks and quick comebacks kept the pace up and made me want to keep reading. She’s the type of writer who can turn even the most mundane topics into something hilarious and insightful.

Overall, I'll Have What She's Having is a fun, laugh-out-loud book that also manages to offer some meaningful life reflections. Chelsea Handler proves once again that she’s not just a comedian—she’s a storyteller who knows how to make her readers laugh, think, and maybe even cry a little. If you’re in the mood for a witty, charming read with just the right balance of humor and heart, this one is definitely worth picking up!

Receiving this ARC via NetGalley was such a surprise! Thank you SO much to the publishers and Chelsea Handler! Being a fan of Chelsea's previous books, show and more, I was excited to read this!

Rather a collection of stories and essays than a biography Chelsea lets the reader in on some personal moments of her life and growth in relationships, her career and more. If you want laughter and gossip like the old Chelsea, she isn't really in here but a grown, healing and mature woman is.

I feel like me and Chelsea could hang out and be friends. Always have and always will be a fan!

I’ll read anything Chelsea Handler writes, and was eagerly anticipating this one. She seems to be shifting away from comedy writing - I thought her last book was a nice departure, but was ready for her to get back to humor. This wasn’t really that….it reads more like a book of lighthearted advice/lessons she’s learned that she wants to pass on to younger women. Still, a fun, light read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. ♡

I went into this with not much knowledge on Chelsea Handler, other than seeing her on Call Her Daddy. When I received this copy, I was stoked to jump in.

While this could be considered a memoir, this book also felt like a guide on how to think and view the world like Chelsea. It was inspiring, to say the least.

I enjoyed reading about Chelsea’s experience with growing to love children. Although she doesn’t have any of her own, she makes herself available to children who need adult support.

This was a great read. 4/5

3.5 Stars rounded up.

I've always been a fan of Chelsea Handler and laughed hysterically through her earlier books, her tv show, and standup. I could relate to the partying and ludicrous decision making ability and the problems of our own making. I've been there. And much like Chelsea, I've realized I want something more and have put in the work to become the person I want to be. Am I there yet? No. Will I ever be there? Nope. Not to be to morbid but the end destination for all of us is death so why not enjoy the time we have but also try to better ourselves?

I come from the world of product and software development where we are always striving for continuous improvement which is what I draw on in my personal life but also recognized in Chelsea's new book, "I'll Have What She's Having." Chelsea reminds the reader it's about how you show up and make choices based on the person we want to be rather than being chained to the past or our previous iterations. We decide our present and future.

"I'll Have What She's Having" is the next step in Handler's evolution and she invites us for the ride. I laughed, I cried, I related, and I pondered. I truly enjoyed this read and found meaning in my own life. Some of the essays didn't call to me but that's okay, I just kept it moving and found something that would speak to me and I always did. There is something for everybody.

If Chelsea's having a heavy pour of personal growth, kindness to ourselves and others, humility as well as hilarity, a healthy dose of introspection, vulnerability, and pure joy—then 100% "I'll Have What She's Having."

Chelsea Handler is back with her newest memoir in I'll Have What She's Having. This is a more subdued look into Chelsea's last few years than we've seen from some of her other works about her life. Our little Chelsea has matured. I really enjoyed that Chelsea shows that although you don't have children doesn't mean you can't have a meaningful impact on a child's life. While there isn't as much humor to this memoir as some of her other ones, it's still the same old Chelsea that's been around for years. I enjoyed the more reflective tone of this memoir as she's gotten a little older and seen how therapy has helped her to look back on things as well.

Thank you to Dial Press and Netgalley for a copy in exchange for review consideration.

Chelsea Handler: I'll have what she's having is a hilarious mix of comedy and introspection. Chelsea is a well known comic who has written several books. This book focuses on her childhood and her journey to become the woman she is today.

This book opens up with Chelsea as a young girl running a lemonade stand with her sister. She quickly realizes that the adults will buy more lemonade and she will make more money if she adds alcohol. Her plan worked so well that when her family went on vacation she was able to purchase herself a seat in first class, leaving the rest of her family in coach.

She takes you through her move to L.A., sexting a Govener, taking psychedelics in Spain, having dinner with Woody Allen and how it is to talk about her sex life on tv.

Chelsea defines family as both connected by blood and also those you choose as family. Including both people and pets in that mindset and talks about how important is is to be there for them. She is also working on showing up and being there for herself. At times she drops the comedic front and shows a more vulnerable side of herself, but for the most part the book is chalk full of the comedic humor you have come to love from her.

If you are a fan of Chelsea's comedy then this is the book for you! Special thanks to Chelsea Handler for working with NetGalley. I received an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review.

I was so surprisingly touched by this book.

I've read Chelsey's books since I was in my 20's about her being (by her own admission) an asshole in her 20's and 30's.

I love this book because after going through therapy (and a repremand from Jane Fonda) she talks about taking accountability for her behaviour and its effect in others, about understanding why you react to situations specific ways and what type of woman she wants to be, for her family, her career and herself.

It was just a really surprisingly beautiful book.

this book was hilarious and very memorable! i’ve never read a book by chelsea before but i will be going back to read them now! i learned a lot about her and a lot of life lessons in a fun, lighthearted way!

thank you to netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you for the arc! I LOVED this book. This was my first of hers and I was laughing so much. I love that I learned life lessons in a fun and hilarious way.

Thank you Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. The opinions written are completely honest and my own.

I couldn't figure out how to describe this book , but hen my brain fog offered me "it's a snippet book".

It wasn't quite a comedy book, but there were funny moments. There was a lots a glimpses into her self growth and just daily life.

This book showed a different side to Chelsea than I'm used to. I followed her very closely in the "Chelsea Lately" days but not so much anymore. While she definitely hasn't lost her edge, this book showed her in a much softer light. It was funny and touching, with quick chapters and a few life lessons sprinkled in too. Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review - pub day is today, 2/25/25!

Thank you NetGalley for an arc copy of this book. I was laughing through out this book. So funny and relatable.

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Publication date: February 25, 2025


I absolutely LOVE Chelsea Handler! When I started getting back into reading in early adulthood, I picked up Chelsea's books and didn't stop from there. Her never-ending supply of hilarious life stories is truly amazing. Watching from the sidelines over the years, the growth and vulnerability Chelsea shows through her writing in this book is truly remarkable. All the while, never failing to make me laugh right from the dedication until the last page.


Thank you, NetGalley, Chelsea Handler, and Random House Publishing Group, for an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Oh and she is funny and not afraid to be herself!

I’ve read most of her books but this one feels very different, in a good way!

Chelsea has turned into the auntie we all need to teach us about life. I make sure to floss daily now.

You can see the immense changes in her life, mental clarity, gratitude, understandings, strength, being present, and love for herself and those around her.

This is a fantastic memoir with her typical comedy and drug use between the pages. Thank you Chelsea for your humor and not being afraid to be yourself!

Chelsea Handler is a caricature of the ultimate Jersey Girl—and as one myself, I love that. She’s always been unfiltered and bold in her comedy, but I’ll Have What She’s Having takes an unfiltered look at the new Chelsea, one who’s deep into therapy and self-improvement. This book is less about the punchline and more about her journey toward personal growth.

If you’re a longtime Handler fan, there’s probably not a ton of new insight here, but if you’re curious about her self-growth era, this book is for you. Personally, I was hoping for more of her signature humor, so it ended up being just okay for me. But I can’t be mad at a book about a woman trying (and wanting to be seen trying).

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!

First and foremost, I’d like to thank NetGalley, Chelsea Handler, and Random House for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

As a longtime fan of Chelsea Handler, I was beyond excited to dive into this one. I’ve read all of her books, and each time, I come away with something that resonates—whether it’s humor, wisdom, or just a feel-good vibe.

What I loved most about I’ll Have What She’s Having is how raw and honest Chelsea is about her life, her healing journey, and her path to truly loving herself. She doesn’t shy away from heavy topics, and that vulnerability makes this book all the more powerful.

I had the chance to see her live a few months ago, and I can personally attest to how genuine she is. She even stopped by our seats before heading off stage and let me chat with her for a minute—I was absolutely stunned and loved every second of it!

Chelsea Handler never fails to deliver, and I’ll forever read anything she writes. Highly recommend this one!

I’ve always enjoyed Chelsea’s books, and it is so interesting how they’ve evolved over the years. She has done so much work on herself, and it shows in her writing. She is still the Chelsea we know and love, but the reflections she shares and her insights into behavior make you think about yourself as you read, which make this book kind of a hybrid of humor, memoir, and self-help. Who knew Chelsea would get me deep-thinking about my own life as I read about her antics?!

Chelsea Handler’s I’ll Have What She’s Having is a refreshing blend of humor, self-discovery, and emotional growth that showcases her signature wit while delving into deeply personal experiences. Known for her sharp comedic voice, Handler brings readers along on a journey of transformation, revealing the power of therapy, personal reflection, and standing up for oneself.

Fans of Handler will appreciate her candid storytelling and the raw honesty with which she shares her struggles over the past few years. The book balances laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt revelations, making it both an entertaining and inspiring read. One of the highlights is her humorous yet touching reflections on stepping into a “fatherly” role for her nieces and nephews, a testament to her evolving perspective on family and responsibility.

Handler’s willingness to confront difficult situations—including holding her ex accountable for his role as a parent—adds depth to the narrative, making her not just a comedian but also a figure of resilience and growth. Her journey serves as a reminder that change is possible and that self-improvement is a lifelong process.

I’ll Have What She’s Having is more than just a celebrity memoir; it’s a testament to the power of personal evolution, making it a compelling read for longtime fans and newcomers alike. Handler’s blend of humor and honesty ensures that readers will not only laugh but also come away with a sense of hope and encouragement.