60/100 or 3.0 stars

This was better than I was expecting, and I know that is a backhanded compliment, but it's true. The writing is solid and I have learned a lot about Chelsea. There are some important topics that she brings up and that overall are handled well. I lost interest in it at 52% because it really started leaning towards self-help over memoir, and that is when I decided to stop reading. It is good, and I would recommend it to people still, but I didn;t feel like continuing on with this one, unfortunately.

"I'll Have What She's Having" by Chelsea Handler was not what I expected. Unlike her signature dark and suggestive humour, this book feels more like an honest journal—an exploration of letting go and allowing love to lead. It’s both admirable and, depending on where you are in life, deeply relatable. To me, this book humanizes Chelsea in a way I hadn’t seen before. It’s raw, vulnerable, and a testament to the fact that she is more than just a stand-up comedian.

This was my first Chelsea Handler book, and it unfolds as a collection of vignettes from her life. She shares heartfelt and humorous stories about her two dogs, her passion for skiing, navigating the COVID lockdown with unexpected family, vacationing on Martha’s Vineyard, and how therapy has helped her become less critical and more self-aware. I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but I found myself genuinely enjoying the read.

I sincerely thank Chelsea Handler, Random House, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of “I'll Have What She's Having.” I'm excited for its release on February 25th, 2025!

Having been a fan of Chelsea Handler for the last 17 years (!!), I've witnessed the highs and lows of her career in that span of time. I've read a majority of her other books and have even seen her on tour. I'LL HAVE WHAT SHE'S HAVING is Handler's most reflective book yet; it's a testament to her growth as a person, wanting to be the best version of herself that she can be. If you read this book and then go back and read her first, it's even clearer how much growth she's had. A wonderful read, full of anecdotes from all aspects of her life.

Chelsea returns, sharing her candid and unflinching journey through therapy, sobriety, navigating the challenges of COVID-19 lockdowns, and exploring the complexities of love.

Thank you to Random House, Dial Press and Net Galley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

I have read almost all of Chelsea Handlers books and this one is my favorite so far. She shows a special skill of being inspiring and still funny as hell. Thanks NetGallery!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5 Loved it, might read it again

Chelsea is WILD. I sit in awe of her life. I loved this book. There were so many hilarious, touching, and insightful moments. This book was filled with so much wisdom, including an amazing letter she sent to her family about how to be good, respectful, and grateful people.

Chelsea’s book is filled with essays that take us along her journey to become the woman she always wanted to be. She becomes a Father, skis, goes on trips, and laughs everywhere she goes. While there are laughs, there is a lot of tender and smart wisdom.

What I loved:

Her stories

The way she writes

Her wisdom

I rated it 4.5 stars because I don’t know if I would read it again knowing what happens!

Overall, this was a very fun book to read. Each chapter is different, the characters in her life weave in and out, and she lives and loves in beautiful places. I would love to listen to this book on audiobook with her narrating!

Releases February 25, 2025

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

While I admittedly may not be up to date on Chelsea's books or standup specials - this was such a refreshing read and wish I've kept along with her throughout these years. This allowed me to see Chelsea in a new light from the hard exterior we've known her to have, and I truly can't wait to stay more up to date with her in the future!

Thank you Chelsea Handler, Random House Publishing Group & The Dial Press for the opportunity!

As a librarian, I love recommending books that make people laugh, and Chelsea Handler’s I'll Have What She's Having is exactly that—but with a little extra heart this time. If you’ve read her before, you know she’s all about wild stories and brutal honesty, and this book delivers. She talks about everything from spiking lemonade as a kid to accidentally having dinner with Woody Allen (and making sure to ask him that question). But what I really loved was how she balances the humor with some real, personal growth.

Chelsea opens up about learning to spend time with herself, how she’s grown emotionally, and what it means to truly show up for the people (and dogs!) she loves. It’s still hilarious and outrageous, but there’s a vulnerability here that makes it stand out from her other books.

If you need a book that’ll make you laugh out loud but also surprise you with some genuine insight, this is a great pick. Highly recommend for fans of comedy, memoirs, or anyone who just needs a fun, bold, and surprisingly relatable read!

Absolutely fantastic book! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone.

Ive been a fan of Chelsea Handler in the past and have read a few of her books. This one was only ok. She is trying to impart wisdom, and lacks more of the humour were used to. I don't doubt or diminish her experience and her hardships, and I have seen over the years her commitment to growth and healing while also not giving a f--k about others opinions, however, she is still a celebrity and has lived an out of touch life and this book highlights that more than her others.

Thank you so much for this ARC I really do appreciate the opportunity.

very interetsing memoir with some definite comedic aspects and some aspects of turning life the right way. 5 stars. tysm for the arc.

I read some of Chelsea Handler's earlier books when I was in my early 20s. I wasn't sure if this would still resonate 15 years later, but I appreciated the perspective and more reflective nature of this book.

If you’re not a person whose kept up with Chelsea lately (ba dum swish), I’d recommend watching her comedy stand up special 'Evolution' (filmed during the height of COVID) before reading this book. It shows you the headspace she was at toward the beginning of healing herself via therapy, while this book is arguably a culmination of what she's learned and appreciated from therapy.

This book is not what I expected in that there isn’t a lot of Handler’s dark, suggestive humor. Instead, it it's more like an honest journal of someone attempting to let go and let love steer. It’s admirable and depending on where you’re also at in life, relatable. To me, this humanized Chelsea even further. I’ve been a fan since before her ‘Chelsea Lately’ days. This book is vulnerable and honest and (even more) proof she’s more than a standup character.

My many thanks to Random House Publishing Group & The Dial Press for the chance to read this title early. What a treat. I really enjoyed and took away so much from this.

This is the first Chelsea Handler book I have read. It is vignettes of her life with 2 dogs, her love of skying, her love of an ex-boyfriend's three daughters, vacationing on Martha's Vineyard, and how therapy made her a less critical, more self aware, voice of reasonableness. I didn't know what to expect but I enjoyed the read just the same. I have a couple more of her books on my Kindle and will pull them out to read sooner not later.

Was so excited for a new Chelsea book and this didn’t disappoint. I’ve seen very little buzz for this one, but it was great! In typical Chelsea fashion, this is a story of hilarious shorts. You see her through serious relationships, growing through therapy, family dynamics and more.

Thanks so much for the arc!

Full review on my Instagram!

I was lucky to get a ARC, and Chelsea does it again! Her seventh book continues to have hilarious stories that have you cackling out loud and wondering how on earth that can be true! But true to Chelsea fashion it is. It also details her growth and continuous challenge to be a better person. I really enjoyed her discussing this and what works for her personally. Such a fun light hearted ready of many short stories with some that are ever evolving through the book.

Synopsis: A memoir by comedian Chelsea Handler

Thoughts: This isn’t the first book that I’ve read by Chelsea and not has she grown and changed. This book was not racy like her first books, it was full of thought, compassion and maturity.

Thank you to Chelsea Handler, Random House and NetGalley for the advanced copy

Chelsea Handler’s I’ll Have What She’s Having is a hilarious, insightful, and deeply relatable journey into self-discovery. With her signature wit and unfiltered honesty, Handler invites readers into her world, offering sharp observations and laugh-out-loud moments that are balanced with touching reflections on life, love, and finding happiness on your own terms. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her work, this book is an entertaining reminder that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself and chase what truly fulfills you.

I have been a fan of Chelsea Handler’s since The Chelsea Handler Show appeared on E! in 2006. I was a freshman in college at the time and Chelsea’s humor, directness, and confidence appealed to me. I have followed her career since which led me to this book. Out of all her books, this is my absolute favorite. In Chelsea’s previous works, I have never seen her be as vulnerable and honest as she has been in this book. Each chapter held stories of Chelsea’s growth but also challenged me to self reflect as well. Chelsea encourages kindness, finding your happiness, and helping others. The only negative about the book is that it was hard to follow because the chapters are non-linear. It would have been helpful if the chapters were dated in order to have a frame of reference as to when they occurred.

I also loved that she gave a shout out to flight attendants in the forward. They often go overlooked and unappreciated; along with many others in the service industry.

I have no doubt that Chelsea has her seventh New York Times Bestseller on her hands here!

Chelsea Handler, I adore you. These essays are wonderful - I found myself laughing and tearing up in equal measure reading them. As much as I enjoyed the humor, I enjoyed the growth arc here even more. I've read most of Chelsea's other books and her evolution emotionally as an adult is so palpable comparing one to the next. There's so much honesty, tenderness, and self-forgiveness woven into the stories in this book. It's clear that Chelsea understood the assignment with therapy and is owning who she is, what she represents, and what she brings to the people lucky enough to cross paths with her. It's visible in every story here. The stories here are also honest - Chelsea is a fallible human just like the rest of us. She occasionally gets off track, identifies it, corrects with grace, and keeps moving forward. I finished 'Woman', the final essay of this book with tears in my eyes. It's the letter many of us ought to share with younger version of ourselves <3