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Bossypants

Tina Fey
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Bossypants

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult

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Tina Fey

Bossypants

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult
Book Details
Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

950L

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Super Short Summary

Bossypants by Tina Fey is a memoir offering insights into the author's journey from childhood to her career in comedy and television. It includes personal anecdotes, professional experiences, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her work on shows like "Saturday Night Live" and "30 Rock."

Reviews & Readership

4.1

1,042,347 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Tina Fey’s Bossypants wins praise for its humor, wit, and candid storytelling, making readers both laugh and reflect. Reviewers appreciate Fey’s insightful take on her career and personal life, but some find the narrative somewhat disjointed. Overall, it’s seen as an engaging read that balances comedy with sharp observations on gender and entertainment.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bossypants?

Readers who enjoy humorous memoirs by strong female voices will relish Tina Fey's Bossypants. Comparable to Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? and Amy Poehler’s Yes Please, it appeals to fans of quick wit, comedy, and personal anecdotes from a trailblazing woman in entertainment.

4.1

1,042,347 ratings

72%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

950L

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