Chelsea Handler

Chelsea Handler

Comedian, Actress & Television Host

Chelsea Handler is a stand-up comedian and former talk show host known for her irreverent humor and candid commentary on pop culture and politics.

Comedians

Chelsea Handler rose to prominence as the host of her late-night talk show "Chelsea Lately" on E! Entertainment Television, where she became known for her unfiltered comedy and interviews. Beyond television, she has established herself as a stand-up comedian and author, using humor to address social issues and personal experiences. Her work spans comedy specials, hosting duties, and written content that consistently challenges conventions.

11 Books Recommended by Chelsea Handler

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#1

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36 people recommended

One of those beautiful accounts of a terrible time in our history. His calm and sagaciousness, while witnessing one horror after another played out during his time in three separate concentration camps, is awe inspiring.

Also recommended by: Dustin Moskovitz, Ev Williams, Sam Altman, Aniela Gregorek, Bryan Johnson, Chip Conley, Alastair Humphreys, Daniel Pink, Dave Elitch, David Blaine, Patrick Bet David, Emma Watson, Esther Perel, Fedor Holz, Jim Kwik, Jimmy Fallon, Jocko Willink, Jordan Peterson, Lex Fridman, Maria Popova, Mark Manson, Michael Gervais, Michael Hyatt, Pewdiepie, Phil Jackson, Robin Black, Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Simon Sinek, Steve Kerr, Terry Crews, Tom Bilyeu, Tony Robbins, Turia Pitt, Derek Sivers

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#2

Anna Karenina

by Leo Tolstoy

12 people recommended

I don't know if I have to expound on why I love this book, but everyone should read [this author], and this was the first one of his works I read. So, it's like a first boyfriend. Or my first Cabbage Patch Kid.

Also recommended by: Osho, Peter Thiel, Oprah Winfrey, Sam Altman, Austen Allred, Bret Easton Ellis, Ernest Hemingway, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Lawrence, Jordan Peterson, Laura R Walker

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#3

Moonwalking with Einstein

by Joshua Foer

4 people recommended

It has changed my life and made me embarrass myself much less when meeting someone twice.

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Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Sahil Lavingia, Derek Sivers

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#4

The House of Mirth

by Edith Wharton

2 people recommended

A timeless story we have seen play out for hundreds of years β€” yet, it feels like it would only apply to modern day society in the form of a Kardashian.

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Also recommended by: Mindy Kaling

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#5

Mawson’s Will

by Lennard Bickel

2 people recommended

One man's story of surviving in Antartica when he lost everyone and everything and still managed to make it back to his ship under the worst possible conditions.

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Also recommended by: Saagar Enjeti

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#6

Barrel Fever

by David Sedaris

[The author] is fucking hilarious and there's nothing I prefer to do more than laugh. If this book doesn't make you laugh, I'll refund you the money.

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#7

Essential Enneagram

by David Daniels

Great if you're in love with yourself and can't wait to find out more.

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#8

Men Explain Things to Me

by Rebecca Solnit

Goes deep with statistics, personal stories, and others’ accounts of how brutal this world can be for women.

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#9

On Booze

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Just because...

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#10

Slavery

by James Walvin

A great, comprehensive introduction for the many people who don't know the history of The Atlantic Slave Trade or the history of slavery.

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#11

Sit Down to Rise Up

by Shelly Tygielski

Incredible.

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