STARRY NIGHTS AHEAD
What's better than a celebrity memoir? Ten of them
From Michelle Obama to the Beastie Boys, fall 2018 is stacked with star-studded memoirs. There's even a little something for those of us who heart Scary Spice. Keeping this list to just ten *might* be the hardest thing I've ever done (and I've given birth…twice!), but here are ten of the starriest memoirs in the sky this season.—Rachel, Audible editor-
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Becoming
- By: Michelle Obama
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her....
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Didn't know what I was getting into
- By Kenneth Woodward on 12-05-18
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Becoming
- Narrated by: Michelle Obama
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
- Release date: 11-13-18
- Language: English
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Beastie Boys Book
- By: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz
- Narrated by: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, various
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself - by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more....
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License to Listen - The Illest Communication
- By J. Combs on 12-12-18
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Beastie Boys Book
- Narrated by: Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, various
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 10-30-18
- Language: English
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Brutally Honest
- Mel B’s tell-all memoir
- By: Melanie Brown, Louise Gannon
- Narrated by: Melanie Brown, Phoenix Chi Gulzar Brown, Andrea Brown, and others
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The memoir from the real woman behind the leopard print, for real women everywhere....
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I'm touched
- By Faith on 11-29-18
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Brutally Honest
- Mel B’s tell-all memoir
- Narrated by: Melanie Brown, Phoenix Chi Gulzar Brown, Andrea Brown, Zaraah Abrahams, Bruce Lester Johnson
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 11-27-18
- Language: English
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Racing to the Finish
- By: Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Narrated by: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Gabe Wicks
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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In this candid reflection, Earnhardt opens up about his frustration with the slow recovery from concussions, his admiration for the woman who stood by him through it all, and his determination to share his own experience so that others don’t have to suffer in silence.....
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Dale only talks for 25 mins.
- By Teensy Red on 05-30-19
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Racing to the Finish
- Narrated by: Dale Earnhardt Jr., Gabe Wicks
- Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 10-16-18
- Language: English
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This Will Only Hurt a Little
- By: Busy Philipps
- Narrated by: Busy Philipps
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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A collection of humorous autobiographical essays by the beloved comedic actress known for her roles on Freaks and Geeks, Dawson’s Creek, and Cougartown....
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I wanted to like it so much...
- By Amy Isbell on 10-18-18
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This Will Only Hurt a Little
- Narrated by: Busy Philipps
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 10-16-18
- Language: English
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In Pieces
- By: Sally Field
- Narrated by: Sally Field
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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In this intimate, haunting, literary memoir read by the author, an American icon tells her story for the first time, in her own gorgeous words - about a challenging and lonely childhood, the craft that helped her find her voice, and a powerful emotional legacy that shaped her journey....
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Riveting Life Story of Sally Field's
- By DAW on 09-20-18
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In Pieces
- Narrated by: Sally Field
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 09-18-18
- Language: English
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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
- An Oral History
- By: Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman
- Narrated by: Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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At last, the full story behind Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's epic romance, including stories, portraits, and the occasional puzzle, all telling the smoldering tale that has fascinated Hollywood for over a decade....
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Not sure if I like or not.
- By KJ1022 on 10-03-18
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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
- An Oral History
- Narrated by: Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 10-02-18
- Language: English
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Never Grow Up
- By: Jackie Chan, Zhu Mo
- Narrated by: Daxing Zhang, Jennifer Lim
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Whether it’s from Rush Hour, Shanghai Noon, The Karate Kid, or Kung Fu Panda, Jackie Chan is admired by generations for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, and mind-bending stunts. In Never Grow Up, the global superstar reflects on his early life....
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A solid bio but the male narration is poor
- By Sau Cheung on 12-07-18
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Never Grow Up
- Narrated by: Daxing Zhang, Jennifer Lim
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 12-04-18
- Language: English
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My Love Story
- By: Tina Turner
- Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms, Tina Turner - introduction
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Tina Turner - the long-reigning queen of rock & roll and living legend - sets the record straight about her illustrious career and complicated personal life in this eye-opening and compelling memoir....
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Great story but...
- By Amazing Customer on 10-28-18
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My Love Story
- Narrated by: Heather Alicia Simms, Tina Turner - introduction
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 10-16-18
- Language: English
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Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
- And Other Lessons in Life
- By: Michael Caine
- Narrated by: Michael Caine
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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With more than 100 movies and two Academy Awards to his credit over six decades, Hollywood legend Michael Caine shares the wisdom, stories, insight, and skills that life has taught him in his remarkable career - and now his 85th year....
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Pleasant Surprise. Pleasure experience.
- By A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. on 10-25-18
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Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
- And Other Lessons in Life
- Narrated by: Michael Caine
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 10-23-18
- Language: English
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