Life on a cult TV show while also in an actual cult. Author: Bethany Joy Lenz. How do you know the author: Lenz: The author is mostly known for playing Haley James Scott on the teen drama One Tree Hill Most Shocking moment: Lenz had a cult steal over $2MM from her. Word to the…
Category: Television – Memoir
Growing Up Urkel
Author Jaleel While How do you know this actor: Jaleel White played Steve Urkle and Stephan Urquell on the TV show Family Matters, and competed on Dancing With the Stars. Actor Origin Story: When he was starting out White mostly got roles because he could read. These small gigs eventually led to a role in…
I’m Glad My Mom Died
Author: Jennette McCurdy Who is this Celebrity: Jennette McCurdy is best known for playing Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon TV series iCarley and Sam and Cat. What gets discussed: In her memoir, Jennette McCurdy reflects on her career and journey as a child actor. Including, starting as an extra on shows like The X-Files and…
Tell Me Everything
“Tell Me Everything” primarily focuses on Kelly’s childhood in Los Angeles. Growing up amidst the challenges of a mother who worked as a stripper and struggled with substance abuse. Kelly eventually moved with her mother to New Mexico, where she found it difficult to fit in with the majority Latinx community. Kelly ultimately pivots to…
Making a Scene
In her book ‘Making a Scene,’ Wu shares her life journey through a collection of vignettes. From her Virginia upbringing as the child of immigrants, to her days as a young actress in New York City, and finally, her breakthrough role in the television series ‘Fresh off the Boat.’ The book delves further into her…
The Office BFFs
Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There Authors: Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey Both Fischer & Kinsey are multi-hyphenates including actors, authors and podcast hosts. As the name indicates the authors are most well-known for the NBC sitcom The Office which ran from 2005 – 2013. The two wrote the book…
