{"id":36035,"date":"2016-02-29T16:00:01","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T21:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/?p=36035"},"modified":"2016-03-07T12:25:56","modified_gmt":"2016-03-07T17:25:56","slug":"new-celebrity-memoirs-for-the-avid-reader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realstylenetwork.com\/lifestyle\/2016\/02\/new-celebrity-memoirs-for-the-avid-reader\/","title":{"rendered":"New Celebrity Memoirs For The Avid Reader"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PADMA\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0padmalakshmi on Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

For voracious readers who are excited to tear into the pages of an exciting read this season, a newly released memoir just may be the perfect solution for your ever-growing book collection. Whether you are intrigued by the rock and roll lifestyle or looking to take a closer glimpse into the world of comedy, here are four new titles which will surely satisfy your inner book worm.<\/p>\n

\"LITA<\/a><\/p>\n

Living Like a Runaway: A Memoir <\/em><\/strong>by Lita Ford, Dey Street Books: <\/strong>Known for being a powerful female rock star during the 1970s and 1980s, 57-year-old British guitarist Lita Ford reveals her tell-all tale in this new memoir. In Living Like A Runaway<\/em>, Ford delves into her life strumming guitar for the all-girl rock band The Runaways, and also spills on her successful solo music career.<\/p>\n

\"LEONARD\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man <\/em><\/strong>by William Shatner and David Fisher, Thomas Dunne Books: <\/strong>Science fiction geeks will probably be enthralled with this new book, which is written by 84-year-old Canadian actor William Shatner and details Shatner\u2019s friendship with fellow actor Leonard Nimoy. As longtime co-stars on the Star Trek<\/em> series, Shatner and Nimoy were friends for an impressive five decades, both on TV and away from the set. While Nimoy sadly died in 2015 at age 83, his friend Shatner now shares the tale of their strong bond and acting partnership in this tome.<\/p>\n

\"BONNIE<\/a><\/p>\n

You’re Better Than Me: A Memoir <\/em><\/strong>by Bonnie McFarlane, Anthony Bourdain\/Ecco: <\/strong>As a Canadian-American comedienne and actress, 42-year-old Bonnie McFarlane brings her personal story into these pages. Her memoir You\u2019re Better Than<\/em> Me explores her life before she appeared on Last Comic Standing<\/em>, including her upbringing on her family\u2019s Cold Lake farm and her growing passion for comedy.<\/p>\n

\"PADMA<\/a><\/p>\n

Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir <\/em><\/strong>by Padma Lakshmi, Ecco: <\/strong>While Padma Lakshmi may be best known for her culinary creations on Top Chef<\/em>, the gorgeous 45-year-old Indian-born chef has now penned a new memoir. Love, Loss, and What We Ate: A Memoir<\/em> hits the shelves on March 8, and examines the importance of food in one\u2019s life. From her South Indian grandmother\u2019s traditional cooking to the on-screen eats on her show, Lakshmi explores the connection between food and family.<\/p>\n

Photos: Amazon<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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