Chelsea Handler began telling wild and eccentric lies at the age of 9. Since then, she has not stopped, and neither have the bizarre situations her untruths get her into.
The humorous "Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" chronicles the adventures and mishaps of Chelsea Handler.
The host of E!'s late night talk show "Chelsea Lately" writes various short stories describing her life, ranging from childhood humiliation to drunken adult debauchery.
Let's face it. It's not Dostoevsky. No large, life-changing lessons will be learned from this book, and it will not make you weep because of the bravery its heroine displays in trials and tribulations.
But if you're looking for a leisurely read or a good laugh, you might want to consider Handler's latest book.
The book is well-written and brimming with smart and sassy jabs at her friends, family and anyone else she feels like having a laugh at.
Handler's jokes are peppered with unexpected pop culture and political references that can sometimes be a bit much but are still funny and pleasantly surprising.
"Along with a huge constituency, I am also counting the days until Barack Obama or Ryan Seacrest takes over," Handler writes in reference to the world's take on Americans as being obnoxious and ignorant.
She describes her parents with a special brand of horror and affection that is reminiscent of Kathy Griffin's stand-up routine, and her exploits are similar to those in Tucker Max's novel "I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell."
One perk is that Handler is able to laugh at herself. Many of the stories focus on the odd predicaments that arise due to her intoxicated, compulsive lying.
In one story she describes an incident where a large Japanese woman throws her out of a shady massage parlor because she wrongly assumes Handler wants a "happy ending" with her appointment.
Handler writes candidly about her love life, describing the ascent and collapse of her relationships with two men.
Though few can say they've experienced the same far-fetched situations she writes about, it is easy to connect with her and laugh out loud at her spitfire dialogue.
This probably isn't the book you would mention in a job interview or intellectual conversation, but it's perfectly suited for a poolside read.
