Chelsea Handler is back with another great funny book. This circles around the pandemic and Chelsea doesn't hold back with her sharp wit and humor to provide us with stories on skiing lessons, mediation, COVID lockdown with family, relationships. She opens up on her relationship and break up with Jo Koy but doesn't divulge all details which I appreciate. Chelsea takes with her as she works on herself - going to therapy, her meditation practice and enjoying life as a solo lady. Thanks Chelsea for another great journey, funny stories and glimpse into your life.

I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler is a collection of stories from Chelsea's journey to find out how to be the woman she wants to be. Most of Chelsea's previous books have been her typical raunchy, unapologetic humor that made me cackle out loud. While this one did have some of these moments, it was much more of a different side of Chelsea. I absolutely loved how candid Handler was throughout about her mental health and trying to be the best woman she can be. Both hilarious and inspiring, I'll Have What She's Having is a testament to the struggles and hard work Handler has had to do in order to become her more authentic self. Definitely read this if you are interested in a look at what it takes to be strong but vulnerable and honest not just with others but with yourself.

Thank you to NetGalley, Chelsea Handler, and Random House Publishing / The Dial Press for this ARC. Expected release date is February 25th 2025.

I have never missed a Chelsea Handler memoir and was thrilled to hear about her newest release. "I'll Have What She's Having" could also be described as "Chelsea Unplugged." From developing and nurturing new and old relationships, life changes, travel, dogs, skiing and reading, Chelsea writes about her time mostly spent outside of the spotlight. If you want chill vibes, "I'll Have What She's Having" is the perfect book.

**Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.**

This was the first time reading Chelsea Handlers and I was expecting it to be a laugh out loud pee my pants kind of book. Just so you know, it does have a couple of moments, but for the most part no, it's a serious book. Which I have to say I grew to appreciate not just as a woman but in general.

Chelsea starts by talking about what kind of woman she wants to be. Then it goes into how she goes into therapy. Therapy with Dan! He seems to help her and give her quite a few tools she describes using.

She talks about her family and her siblings and their children. She shares about her many loves and her heart breaks and the heart breaks of which she has caused.

All in all, life lessons and the growth of which one goes through if you are paying attention and striving for it!

Happy reading!

I love comedian Chelsea Handler, she is smart and raw and topical and so very funny. I have also appreciated her post-therapy activist growth era showing us her tender side, as outlined in her previous book, ‘Life Will Be The Death Of Me’.

While Handler's books are presented as a series of comical essays, they essentially form her biography, and whether you like that format, and the new Chelsea, are pretty much if you are going to like her books, including this new one, ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’.

I liked this book. While it is less chaotic and laugh out loud than her earlier books, the heartwarming and funny stories worked for me; these include run-ins with Jane Fonda who called Handler out on her bad behaviour, the Bush sisters and then their father and his paintings, her pampered dogs’ misbehaviour, and too much time locked up with her own extended family during COVID.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for an advance copy of this book. It will be published Feb 25th. While I read this one, I would likely recommend checking out the audio to hear Handler deliver these stories her way.

I love Chelsea Handler and have read all of her books. I feel like this book is so different, but in a great way. It was very positive and uplifting. I loved hearing her stories with her usual humor, but these stories felt so loving and heartwarming. Especially the stories of Oopsie, Whoopsie, and Poopsie. This book also made me want to work more on my mental health as she mentions how much work she has put in for her own mental health.

Chelsea Handler’s latest book is a testament to everything she has worked hard to become. “I’ll Have What She’s Having” is a lesson in how to center yourself and become the person you want to be. It’s both funny and inspiring, and paints a beautiful picture of the person Handler has become and the legacy she will leave.

You would think after five best sellers Chelsea Handler would have nothing pertinent or interesting left to say. You would be wrong. Handler has stories and wisdom to share with us for days!

In I'll Have What She's Having, Handler takes us from the stages of L.A. to the slopes of Whistler and the shores of Mallorca as she shares with us her journey of fatherhood and family matriarch. You can always count on her to be vulnerable, strong, and honest with her readers. She shares the good and the bad, but what particularly shines through this work is her gratitude for it all. Chelsea Handler might be the most mature person I know (and I don't even know her!) When I grow up, I want to be just like her.

Format-wise, the switch between longer stories and short vignettes took some getting used to. I would prefer some of the small segments be included in the longer chapters, especially when some contained the logical suite of the previous anecdote. I was left sometimes unsure when an anecdote was over or when it would continue for three more chapters. The longer chapters allowed me to immerse myself better into the story and focus on the action and the writing.

A special shout-out to Woman King. We all have stories of weird coincidences we cannot explain, and hers is a delight. I long for a Whistler book-reading quarantine of my own, but a midnight kayak therapy session in Mallorca with her would heal me.
Chelsea Handler always succeeds in surprising me, and I will keep reading whatever she decides to share with us as long as she does. And I think many readers will be surprised with this Chelsea.

Thank you, Chelsea Handler, Random House, and NetGalley for the ARC.

I’ll always be a big fan of Chelsea Handler and couldn’t wait to get my hands on her newest book. A stark contrast from her most recent book on grief, this is a collection of funny and poignant essays, spanning from childhood to the present, travels, loss, relationships and more. With plenty of stories to enjoy, much revolve around one theme: family and chosen family, and how Chelsea has not only built up a solid support system, but also how she shows up for the people she loves (and even strangers). This is a great reminder to recognize the joy in your life and embrace it.
I loved reading this but while it’s definitely a stream of consciousness, it sometimes bounced around a lot and it was hard to follow at times. But I loved all of Chelsea’s stories and dream of the day where we can sit with a margarita chatting about life and where I can slowly steal Doug away haha (he’s just the cutest).
Thank you to Random House for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a departure from Chelsea Handler's previous books.

It is still hilarious and somewhat raunchy at times, but it also has a message of hope. I know that sounds like it doesn't fit with her stand up but, she makes it work,

In this series of essays Handler takes us through different moments in her life that helped her become the 'woman she always wanted to be.' From her childhood through the present Handler shares stories and lessons she's learned.

But the book isn't just a look at lessons she learned through life-- Handler is open about the therapy and meditation and true work she put in to evolving from who she was to who she is now.

It's really inspiring and hilarious. Seeing someone devoted to being more positive and getting away from the anger that fueled her younger years is really something to make the reader think.

I’ll Have What She’s Having by Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler at her best. I’ve enjoyed all of her books and although they have all been wildly entertaining and insightful, this one is my favourite.

Told through various essays and short stories over the last several years, this collection focuses on her self discovery. How she has taken her lessons from therapy and applied them to her life. Becoming quieter, more intentional and digging deep into her personal beliefs she is even more dedicated to always standing up for women and those in need of a helping hand.

I loved her chapters about her time in Whistler, her always hilarious take on ridiculous people and her no BS attitude of choosing yourself and not putting up with assholes.

Can’t wait to listen to this one as well, there were countless quotes I want to explore again.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to @thedialpress for my early copy. This is one @netgalley approval that made me squeal and feel very lucky to have the opportunity to read an early copy from one of my favourite authors. This one is out on the 24th!

I've read most of Chelsea Handler's books, and this one was her best yet- and shows her evolution as a person and what she's learned along the way. There is plenty of humor, honestly, but it's also heartwarming.

As along time reader of Chelsea, I was very much looking forward to this book. What I didn't expect was that it feels quite grown up compare to her previous books.

As loud and abrasive as her previous books have been (which I loved), this one feels more vulnerable, really opening up about her growth over the years, including experiences with therapy and living life as THE Chelsea Handler.

Her writing style continues to be relaxed, and the whole book feels like a conversation rather than a series of essays. There's a feeling of really connecting to Chelsea while reading this book that many will find endearing and beautiful.

3.5 stars

Part motivational, part self-help, part comedy, Chelsea Handler’s newest book is a lot different than the other books I have read by her. There are fewer Comedy/humor stories and a lot more stories about therapy and self reflection. She talks about meditation, striving to be a better person, and skiing. Chelsea loves skiing. She has a house in Whistler and she goes every winter, and a lot of the book is about that.

I definitely would’ve liked some more humorous stories. I do like hearing about her dogs and her interesting life. Overall, an easy read.

Thanks to Random House Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

I have read a few of Chelsea’s books over the years but none of them held me quite the same as this one. I would say it is her best book yet.

I found her to be quite beautifully open. Her vulnerability felt like soaking to a close girl friend and you having a real conversation with them about life, being a part of this world and walking with your truth inside of you while the people who do not know you create a fictional you.

One of the stories she shares that really touched me was about these 3 girls who are the daughters of a man she had started dating. No intention on meeting the girls that early she spoke so much about her love for them and how close she was to them - a step-father as they called her.

I highly recommend this book. I think you may be surprised at what all you find inside.

"I'll Have What She' s Having," is the latest series of essays from comedian Chelsea Handler. Like her previous books, "I'll Have What She's Having," showcases Handler's edgy wit and laugh-out-loud observations. This installment also shows Handler's evolution, as she applies what she's learned from therapy to live a more authentic life.

Fans of Handler's previous books will enjoy her razor-sharp humor. One standout story includes a visit to a former president's house. The edge that makes Handler stand out is still there, but a new vulnerability was also refreshing to see. Handler included some heartfelt vignettes, including some sweet ones about bonding with her ex-boyfriend's daughters.

Handler's stories also showcase her growth over the years. Her struggles to apply what she's learned from therapy to live an authentic life while trying not to slip back into familiar patterns will resonate with her fans. She writes candidly and affectionately about her former boyfriend Jo Koy, without oversharing about their breakup. Her stories lead with compassion, both for herself and others.

Handler writes in a relaxed, conversational tone, like she's sharing these tales with you over margaritas. She has a knack for connecting with her audience. Handler's personality shines through each story. This installment has more reflective content from Handler than previous ones.

"I'll Have What She' s Having," is the perfect book to travel with. Each story is short enough to standalone. However, you'll want to read the book in one sitting, because it's too good to put down.

Thank you to Dial Press and NetGalley for an ARC. All opinions are my own.

✨Book Review✨

I’ll Have What She’s Having - Chelsea Handler

📖 Chelsea Handler has written a book of essays, sharing an adventurous journey to becoming the woman she always wanted to be. She has absurd stories, but also heartfelt, honest, hilarious, and tender stories as well - all of which guided her to the woman she always dreamed of becoming.

📚 Chelsea Handler is always a little outrageous, and this book is the same, mixed with self reflection and a desire to become someone who she is proud of being. She’s never one to hold back, and these stories and pages are a tribute to her honest disposition. She looks at the life she’s built and tells us part of how she got there.

🌟 If you’re a fan of Chelsea Handler you’re not going to want to miss this book!

Thank you to @NetGalley , and Random House, and Chelsea for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book!

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4.5 stars. I've always been a fan of Chelsea Handler, but I'LL HAVE WHAT SHE'S HAVING made me love and appreciate her even more. Despite your predetermined notions of Handler, she's a quality human, and this book serves as a manifesto for finding your best you. This is an unpretentious self-help book, and welcomed reminder that you can change, while also finding the silver linings along the way. Chelsea is the father I never knew I needed, and her wisdom is not lost on me - I'll be referencing some of her quotes whenever I'm feeling like a leaf, and not a tree. I'd happily provide said quotes, but this is an ARC, and I'm not allowed to in case they change before publishing.

Regardless, I not only want an invitation to Mallorca Chelsea, but I'll now be inserting the word, "ebullient" into every conversation moving forward. Thank you for showing us a softer side of you, I commend you on your therapy journey, and every piece of vulnerability that you shared. I'm serious about that late night kayak sesh in Mallorca, I'm long overdue for one. Ski down the slope to your local bookstore to pick up a copy as soon as it's available! Special thanks to Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for this ARC.

OK so I might be totally biased here, because I am such a huge fan of Chelsea Handler's.... but I think this was my favorite book of hers yet. I found her self-reflection to mirror a lot of what I personally have gone through (and I think a lot of people have during and post Covid). It's funny, she certainly has not lost her bite, but her brand of comedy has become deeper and more meaningful. It's something that I really love about Chelsea - she's constantly on a journey of learning and self- betterment and she makes a true, very honest, effort to bring her audience along with her. The short comedic chapters were the perfect length to pick up and put down. This was refreshing read and something that made me really miss seeing her on a more regular basis.

Chelsea Handler is the girlfriend you need. In I'll have what she's having Chelsea gives powerful life advice twirled in between hysterical, & sometimes outlandish stories. This book is set up as a series of stories, not always chronological, but captivating none the less. Highly recommend this book as well as her others for when you need to be reminded to give no fucks and love your best life!