Books › Neil Patrick Harris › Books like it
If you loved
Books like Neil Patrick Harris
An over-the-top, interactive romp through the life of a beloved actor, where you get to call the shots. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Neil Patrick Harris.
- lighthearted
- theatrical
- energetic
- 01
Not My Father's Son
Alan Cumming
A raw, suspenseful, and wickedly funny memoir that balances the heavy trauma of an abusive past with sharp wit and profound insight.
- 02
Paddle your own canoe
Nick Offerman
A hearty, wood-scented manifesto on living deliberately, loving fiercely, and finding joy in the simple things.
- 03
Why not me?
Mindy Kaling
A hilarious, cocktail-hour catch-up with your most successful, unapologetically ambitious friend.
- 04
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
Matthew Perry
A darkly funny, brutally honest conversation with a beloved star fighting for his life behind the scenes of his greatest success.
- 05
Born standing up
Steve Martin · 2007
A quiet, analytical masterclass on the grueling, lonely mechanics of becoming a legend and the grace of walking away.
- 06
Yes Please
Amy Poehler
Like sitting down for a boisterous, wine-fueled dinner with your funniest, wisest friend who isn't afraid to tell you the messy truth.
- 07
Seriously--I'm kidding
Ellen DeGeneres
A breezy, conversational comedy set that feels like chatting with an upbeat friend who constantly goes on hilarious tangents.
- 08
Will
Will Smith and Mark Manson
A charismatic, high-octane ride through the heights of global fame that unexpectedly pivots into a vulnerable excavation of childhood trauma and the limits of ambition.
- 09
Wishful Drinking
Carrie Fisher · 2008
A razor-sharp, laugh-out-loud survival guide to Hollywood royalty, addiction, and the absurdity of being a human action figure.
- 10
A Very Punchable Face
Colin Jost
A breezy, self-deprecating backstage pass to the chaotic world of sketch comedy and the awkward business of growing up.
- 11
High on arrival
Mackenzie Phillips
A brutally honest, harrowing descent into Hollywood's darkest corners and a desperate, ultimately triumphant claw back to the light.
- 12
Stories I only Tell My Friends
Rob Lowe
A surprisingly soulful, sun-drenched ride through 1980s Hollywood that feels like listening to a charming friend confess their wildest secrets.
