I’ll Have What She’s Having is everything fans love about her—sharp humor, unapologetic honesty, and the kind of vulnerability you don’t expect from someone who’s spent years dominating late-night TV with biting sarcasm. In this collection of essays, Handler strikes the perfect balance between laughing at life’s absurdities and diving into some of its more serious moments with a raw, candid edge.

True to form, Handler’s writing is brutally funny. Whether she’s reflecting on the challenges of aging, navigating awkward relationships, or tackling the craziness of modern dating, she’s never afraid to show the messier side of life. But what sets this book apart is that it’s not all jokes and one-liners. Handler allows her readers to see a side of her that’s more reflective, more vulnerable. It’s clear that she’s thought a lot about who she is and who she’s becoming, especially as she faces the realities of getting older and dealing with the pressures of fame.

One of the book’s strongest themes is self-acceptance, especially as a woman in today’s world. Handler writes with brutal honesty about her struggles with body image, relationships, and the societal expectations that weigh on women. Her humor remains intact throughout, but there’s also an underlying message about the importance of letting go of perfection and embracing life’s imperfections. It’s a funny yet profound exploration of what it means to truly be yourself—and to laugh while you’re doing it.

The essays are quick, punchy, and easy to dive into. Each one tackles a different subject, but they all have that same unmistakable Handler vibe: candid, bold, and totally unfiltered. Her voice shines through on every page, and you get the sense that she’s just sitting across from you, having a conversation—albeit with a lot more sass and a few more jokes than most people might throw your way.

Ultimately, I’ll Have What She’s Having is about embracing life as it comes—ugly, beautiful, and everything in between. Handler’s wit and wisdom shine as she navigates her own personal growth and reflects on the lessons she’s learned. For anyone who loves her comedy and her no-holds-barred attitude, this book will not disappoint. It’s full of laughs, but it’s also unexpectedly heartwarming, with just the right dose of self-deprecation and insight.

“You are the love of your life” okay therapy Chelsea. This book shows her growth as a person and her ongoing insights into her life as she grows older

I loved this book! It was great on audio too. Chelsea has shown personal growth since her prior books but also brings the same level of humor.

This book was better than I expected. I usually don’t like short story memoirs like this. But I enjoyed how positive she was about becoming the woman she wanted to become. She knew she needed to get her life together but still be herself. There’s a lot I didn’t know about her. I think it’s a really good book for woman to read.

I've read all of Chelsea's books except for 1. This felt more like leftovers from her prior books. I do love her very casual writing style.

As someone who was obsessed with pop culture and celebrity culture growing up (and still am), I feel like Chelsea Lately raised me. You can always count on Chelsea Handler to make you laugh, but I love that she has gotten so introspective in recent years. Between her Chelsea Does series on Netflix and this book, I feel like she is dedicated to learning and growing as a human being, and owning up to any mistakes that she makes. In this book in particular, she is speaking hopes for herself into the universe, about who she wants to be and how that relates to when she was a kid and people would ask who she wanted to be when she grew up. That being said, I still enjoy tales of her debauchery, including running a "hard lemonade" stand when she was 10 years old, and meeting George W. Bush while high.

⭐️ 5/5
I love Chelsea Handler and was very excited to see this book coming out! This is a refreshingly candid and humorous collection of essays that showcase her evolution into the woman she aspired to be. With her signature wit and unfiltered honesty, she provides personal stories, like her unconventional childhood lemonade stand, to her experiences with therapy and self-discovery. Her ability to intertwine humor with heartfelt reflections makes this book not only entertaining but also deeply inspiring; It was full of laughs and very insightful!

Thank you Random House Publishing Group and The Dial Press for providing me this ARC of the book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I’m not really a Chelsea Handler fan, but the world is crap right now and I wanted to read something funny. This wasn’t it. I chuckled a few times, but for the most part it felt like she was bragging about how privileged she is. Having strangers drive her dogs across country because she missed them. Buying a house in Canada to use while are there for skiing. I tried, but she’s just not for me.

I have read every book that Chelsea has written, and this one is very different! She has had a lot of therapy in recent years and has changed for the better. So while this book was not as funny as others she has written, it was inspiring. It seems like she is a good person, even if she does toot her own horn a bit much.

Chelsea Handler’s I'll Have What She’s Having is basically like grabbing drinks with your funniest, most unfiltered friend—the one who always has the best (and most outrageous) stories. She’s as sharp and shameless as ever, and the way she tells a story just pulls you right in. I found myself laughing out loud more times than I can count, and honestly, it’s the kind of book that makes you feel like you’re in on the joke. If you love Chelsea’s no-BS, say-anything style, you’ll fly through this one and have a blast doing it.

Laugh out loud funny with a poignant side- this new Chelsea Handler book is a must read for her fans.

Obsessed with this book! I’m tempted to say that this might just be Chelsea’s best book! I could not stop laughing throughout the book. Chelsea brought depth, humor, and (surprisingly) compassion to her newest book that’s had me recommend it to friends!

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This book kind of seemed all over the place and didn’t have any sort of clear path of where it was going. It wasn’t bad per se but I kind of wish the stories were more cohesive.

I love Chelsea Handler's books, they got a little boring for a while but this one has redeemed her. I love the personal essays and the comedy throughout the book. I really enjoyed the COVID-19 stories in this book because we can now finally look back and laugh about the chaos that was happening. Well done!

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘰 #𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘎𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘰𝘧 #𝘐𝘭𝘭𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘚𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

I have really enjoyed all of Chelsea Handler’s books that I’ve read so far and I loved this one.


I thought it was such a good blend of humor and the great life advice I have found she is so good at giving – not always directly, but usually simply via the stories she tells. Stories that are at times relatable and at other times so outrageous I figure they just have to be made up.

Sometimes the stories made me laugh and sometimes they made me tear up – but they always made me think, and usually think about how I can continue to strive to be the type of person I want to be, just like Chelsea mentioned about herself through the book.

If you’ve read her books before or you’ve thought her books wouldn’t be for you – I encourage you to pick this one up. It is worth a read!

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I have read all of Ms. Handlers books and this was such a different book than what she normally writes. You could feel her change it was a breath of fresh air beautifully written and just so much heart put into it. When I opened this book I expected the sparky usual Chelsea because that has always been her but what I read was a far cry from that Chelsea the growth she has made is simply beautiful. As a person with their own mental health struggles and therapy seeker it for sure gave me hope that my own journey is not a waste that even if its slowly going I can find a passive outcome. Just wow so proud of her and her growth!!

I love Chelsea Handlers books and look forward to each new release. The latest has Ms. Handler's famous one=-lines and is laugh out funny. I read it in two sittings loved every page. In this book, the author seems to take a more philosophical stance and discusses friendship, loyalty, being true to oneself, the value of self-reflection and meditation. She credits therapy with her more centered, relaxed approach to life. Luckily for the reader, her zany antics remain (skiing naked downhill) and and she is always entertaining. Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance reading copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review. I initially expected a book packed with comedy sketches, but was pleasantly surprised to find it to be more autobiographical in nature. This was my first Chelsea Handler book, and I truly enjoyed it. The writing was incredibly easy to follow, almost as if Chelsea were sitting with you on her balcony in Mallorca, casually sharing stories.

Chelsea Handler can do no wrong. She depicts the experience of women in 2025 so brilliantly. Bravo!!

Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

A must-read for Chelsea Handler fans.