Bossypants
Tina Fey
Another comedian's memoir with the same breezy, self-aware voice, covering sketch writing, SNL and the lessons learned along the way, much like the behind-the-scenes stories in Yes Please.
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Books Like Yes Please
If you loved Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Yes Please is Amy Poehler's memoir-in-essays, full of funny, candid stories about her improv training, Saturday Night Live, building Upright Citizens Brigade, and motherhood. Readers love its conversational voice, its blend of self-deprecating humour and hard-won wisdom, and its honest take on work, friendship and confidence. The chapters are short and punchy, so it is easy to dip into, and it often feels like being told stories by a very funny friend.
Funny, candid showbiz memoirs
Is everyone hanging out without me?
Mindy Kaling
A witty, confessional collection of essays about work, self-image and female friendship, with the same warm honesty and quick comic timing that Poehler readers enjoy.
Born a Crime
Trevor Noah
A funny and sharp memoir about growing up with a mother who refused to be held back, pairing comic storytelling with real insight into family and resilience.
Lessons on work and confidence
Bad Feminist
Roxane Gay
Sharp, personal essays that mix pop culture, humour and frank reflection on identity and ambition, appealing to readers who valued Poehler's candid, opinionated take on life.
Year of yes
Shonda Rhimes
A direct companion in spirit, with a memoir-style account of saying yes to new challenges and the fears and rewards that come with them, echoing the title theme of Yes Please.
Present Over Perfect
Shauna Niequist
Warm, reflective essays about slowing down, choosing what matters and letting go of perfectionism, suited to readers who connected with Poehler's thoughts on balance and self-acceptance.
A lighter read
Yes Man
Danny Wallace
A funny, light memoir about saying yes to every opportunity for a year, with the same playful tone and self-deprecating charm that makes Yes Please so easy to read.
Dear Committee Members
Julie Schumacher
A witty, epistolary novel of academic life, sharp and entertaining, for readers who enjoyed the comic observations and dry humour in Poehler's writing.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Gail Honeyman
A warm, funny story about an eccentric woman finding her place in the world, appealing to readers who liked Poehler's mix of humour and genuine heart.
Go deeper into improv and comedy
Yes, and
Kelly Leonard
A practical book on the improv principles that shaped Poehler's career, showing how the habit of saying yes and building on ideas applies to work and life.
Still Foolin' 'Em
Billy Crystal
A candid, funny showbiz memoir from another comedy veteran, with anecdotes about performing and the craft of making people laugh that fans of Poehler will enjoy.
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