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Seriously... I'm Kidding
Seriously... I'm Kidding | Ellen DeGeneres
I've experienced a whole lot the last few years and I have a lot to share. So I hope that you'll take a moment to sit back, relax and enjoy the words I've put together for you in this book. I think you'll find I've left no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled. What I'm saying is, let us begin, shall we?
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DieAReader
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#ShutdownReadathon #JumpStart2021 #BookSpinBingo #AnyWayYouReadathon

5⭐️

I love Ellen & this is just what I needed today. Definately recommend the audiobook! During many parts, my mind‘s 👁 could quite clearly see Dory🐟🤣🤷🏻‍♀️

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
MidnightBookGirl Might need to add this to my TBR! 4y
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Nicki_K
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Panpan

I used to be an avid watcher of The Ellen show, I loved her humour and the way she engaged with her guests and the audience. I expected to love this book also and to find myself laughing at almost every chapter. Sadly this wasn't the case, there were a few laugh out loud moments but overall I found it to be rambly and unengaging, a bit of a disappointment. #seriouslyimkidding #tea_sipping_bookworm #bookstagram #bookqueen #amazon#kindle #litsy

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wanderinglynn
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Although in my library's autobiography/memoir section, this book is neither. While Ellen does touch on her personal life, this book really is more a book of essays. I felt a good deal of this book was a rambling mess. At times, I felt she was trying to be philosophical or deep but mixed with humor. But it's not stand-up humor funny. And I didn‘t think the mix worked. 2 stars. Full review on GR.

Book 1 for #awesomeAugust

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AileenRR
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Mehso-so

Meh. I liked her other ones better. If I‘m even remembering correctly.

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eram10
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“What would happen if you put hand lotion on your feet? Would your feet get confused and start clapping?“

If you‘re looking for a light, feel-good book, this is it. This book is a bunch of absurd disorderly ideas.

“Accept who you are. Unless you're a serial killer.”

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janyfcn
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It's hilariously entertaining and can't help to share this one page about our broken social skills. I need my whisky 🤭🤭

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pershauna
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Mehso-so

If you‘re looking for a light, feel-good book, this is it. The content is quite random, but I love Ellen‘s humor.

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Cfmamareads
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Hilarious. Would highly recommend if you love Ellen or just love to laugh.

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BekaReid
Seriously... I'm Kidding | Ellen DeGeneres
Panpan

Really enjoyed the first third of the book, and then it just totally fell flat. By the end felt like a chore. Maybe it's just not for me.

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royallyregan93
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I loved listening to this!! I laughed so much! It‘s a short book, but it sure was enjoyable! I love me some Ellen!

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MelKelsey
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This audiobook is super short; I started and finished it today as I set up my classroom. I love Ellen DeGeneres, but this book was disappointing. It's a bunch of random thoughts, not all funny. I was hoping for more, but at least Ellen does the voice acting.

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Samplergal
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Mehso-so

Of course I can‘t keep on track. This was just meh And I love Ellen. . #24b4Monday. Second finish.

SaturnDoo I ❤ Ellen too but this book was so-so for me. I was hoping to love it, but didn't 😢 5y
Andrew65 Going well. 👏 5y
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jesstcats
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Mehso-so

Thought it would be a little wittier then it turned out to be. I think Ellen is better on screen and somehow her humor and infectious personality didn‘t translate on page.

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LibLib
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Oh Ellen! What a fun person to listen to! Having listened to a fair amount of celebrity books, I‘ve come to realize that most of it is just babble but at least with this book it‘s fun babble. I will have to say that the entire time I couldn‘t help but imagine Dori was reading to me instead. 😋🐠

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joellenotjello
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I just love Ellen so much. This is a funny quick read/listen to. Quirky, sarcastic, makes you laugh out loud. It's not a tell all memoir or anything like that, simply some interesting thoughts and ideas.

Definitely exactly what I needed for a light, funny, uplifting read. I would recommend for sure. 😊

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joellenotjello
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So many lols.

Laura317 I love Ellen! 6y
joellenotjello @Laura317 she is one of the best! 6y
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CogsOfEncouragement
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Mehso-so

I like Ellen, but this book was meh.

#AudioMemoir

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lexlie
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This book was so funny. I was having a rough day and it made me feel so much better. This book actually made me laugh out loud!

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ShananigansReads
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Really enjoyed this time with Ellen.

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ShananigansReads
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#AmListening and laughing already.

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sophierayton
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Mehso-so

This was the first Ellen memoir I have read. It was fine, but I'm guessing it's probably not her best. All the same, Ellen rocks!

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kricheal
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Sorry Ellen, I love you but I most definitely did not love this. This felt extremely forced. #borrowdontbuy #notevenkneeslapworthy

Trashcanman Yay for honest reviews! 6y
sammisho Good to know! 6y
CouronneDhiver Ouch. Good to know, indeed 6y
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kricheal
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Victoriahoperose
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This book had me laughing from start to finish. So funny and endearing. It made me love Ellen even more and it was just what I needed to put a smile on my face!

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Crystallinegirl
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#readingselfie for the #riotgrams challenge. (I know it's not my face, but there's parts of my "self" in it so nyah. XD Also bonus cat! #catsoflitsy

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Crystallinegirl
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This book was published in 2011.....

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Dawnrod1970
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Love love Ellen, book was funny and enjoyable

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Aleksandra
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I love her! Trying out some new genres. Loving it so far! She‘s hilarious!

LeeRHarry I read this years ago recovering after back surgery - it certainly lifted my spirits 😆 7y
Aleksandra @LeeRHarry it‘s soooo funny! I‘m almost done with it 😂😂 7y
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Jess7
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“Seriously... I'm Kidding is a lively, hilarious, and often sweetly poignant look at the life of the much-loved entertainer as she opens up about her personal life, her talk show, and joining the judges table of American Idol.” #TBR - Day 23: #TalkShow - #ReadingResolutions

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8little_paws
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Mehso-so

That's right Ellen.... your book was a solid "shrug". No deep thoughts here whatsoever, frankly it feels like a lot of filler, but I definitely laughed and loved her quote on being "over the hill". Would I recommend it? Sure, actually it's a perfect easy mindless laugh to read during a readathon. But there are better celeb comedy books out there.

MicheleinPhilly Agreed. I am a HUGE Ellen fangirl and I thought this was just “meh.” I liked her other book though. 7y
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8little_paws
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I love this.

debthmpsn “It means I‘m past the hard part and there‘s a snack in my future” 😂😂😂 fantastic way to look at it!! 7y
Eggs ♥️♥️♥️Ellen 7y
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Edyswiat
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Mehso-so

Seriously...I love Ellen. But this book was too much.

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Caterina
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I like to use celebrity memoir audiobooks, despite knowing almost nothing about celebrities, TV, or movies, as #migraineandaudiobook reads. They're light, low pressure, and sometimes funny: perfect for whiling away the migraine hours.

My most recent two listens also happen to be by openly gay celebrities, about whom I know even less than usual, because of my parents/hometown. They're mildly funny, and NPH is adorable talking about his family!

MatchlessMarie Some of my favorite celebrity memoirs I read this year were from Bryan Cranston and Billy Crystal 👌 7y
Cinfhen Sorry about the migraine 🤕I find celebrity memoirs work really well on audio! Best one EVER 7y
Caterina @MatchlessMarie Thanks for the recommendations!! 👍😊 @Cinfhen Thank you 💛 Yess Born a Crime is still the only celebrity memoir I've loved, and I've listened to it twice it was so good! 😍 7y
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Cinfhen
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Thanks for the tag @JoeStalksBeck Here's who I look to for philosophical guidance:
my #phil5
1. Maimonides ~ Jewish scholar, philosopher & all around brilliant
2. Confucius ~ He has a way of simplifying everything
3. Hannah Arendt ~ for being a fighter & a survivor
4.Socrates ~ because Socrates
5. Ellen Degeneres ~ Her motto "Just Be Kind to One Another" is pretty solid advice ?

Anyone else feel like sharing...consider yourself tagged!

JoeStalksBeck Love these ! I love Hannah Ardent!! 7y
emilyhaldi ❤️ Ellen!! I'm content taking all of my philosophical guidance from her 😂 7y
Cathythoughts I agree with you & Ellen. Kindness 💫 7y
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[DELETED] 3803335244 I love Ellen! 7y
Reviewsbylola Ellen is the best! 7y
Mdargusch I Love Ellen! 7y
GoneFishing Maimonides - great pick! 7y
Cinfhen Thanks @jdtchicago Maimonides was honestly my first thought 7y
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Runner5ive
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Did not like. I like Ellen, I think her inherent sweetness is just beautiful. But I did not like this book. She's got such an interesting life, you'd think she could tell a few stories. But no, this was just rambling that was trying too hard to be funny. Apart from a few chuckles, this missed the mark for me. #Kindle

Despite the sticker in the picture, I did finish the book.

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JennyTheBish
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Hey where in the world have I been right!!! Well I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. Since chemo reading has been hard. I have managed a few audio books! But I'm back!!!

Hollie I have a breast cancer ribbon and the word hope tattooed to my left wrist. Hugs and prayers to you, dear @JennyTheBish 7y
JennyTheBish @Hollie that's awesome! I have one behind my ear for my mom who I lost to this battle when I was 8. But now that I'm a survivor hopefully I can get back to my love for reading. I have radiation to go. 7y
Hollie @JennyTheBish hopefully you can dive into some really fun reads and escape a bit through the radiation process 💕 7y
ScorpioBookDreams Sending good thoughts your way! My aunt had stage 3 breast cancer five years ago and is doing so well. 🤞😙😙 7y
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AmberB1
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I love listening to books that are read by the author and this one did not disappointment. Ellen's dry humor made me giggle on multiple occasions. I would recommend it to anyone that needs a laugh. Even my 7-year old son laughed at some of the parts.

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Francisca_Patricio
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Mehso-so

⭐⭐⭐ Ellen it's Ellen 😂
#1of21

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alibrarianslibrary
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A funny & short listen that just tells it like it is. Love Ellen! This was a perfect listen for #readathon !

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spilledinklove
Seriously... I'm Kidding | Ellen DeGeneres

Some parts were just okay. Some gave me a good laugh it was crazy. Some I feel like 😝😒. But overall I still like it though.

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ItsAnotherJen
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Mehso-so

I LOVE Ellen Degeneres! Love her. However, not a huge fan of the book. Why did she even try writing this? It felt very forced and like she was just trying soooo so so hard to fill up the pages with words. And sounds. And random thoughts. I feel bad for anyone who bought the book. I greatly recommend this to anyone who can get it free on audio!! Quick, light, and happy listen. (Ellen is never hard to listen to except when she is just making noises)

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ItsAnotherJen
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Day 25 of #MarchIntoReading ?
#femalesuperhero
"She‘s well known for making people laugh without making fun of them and is an advocate for LGBT people everywhere. Her superpower is spreading kindness to everybody, regardless of gender, sexuality or beliefs."
I'm a big fan of hers. I think she has done so much for others. She's a great female role model! #reallifehero

Hollie I 💜her!!! 8y
Sace ❤️ 8y
Bklover ❤💛💚💙💜 8y
Lmstraubie Yes! 🙆 8y
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MorganNotMegan
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Guys, I LOVE Ellen. I think she is amazing. I do not think her comedy translates well to an audiobook though. Her delivery is super flat, it didn't connect with me at all - and sounded like she was reading the dictionary to me. Which I don't get at all?!? Maybe I've just been spoiled by amazing audiobook narrators, or maybe I need to see her in person when she delivers her comedy. Either way - I got 1/2 way through this one before bailing.

DragonSadhana I listened to this too, and I was totally surprised at how mediocre it was!!! 8y
julesG Strange! She spoke "Dory, the fish" and that was great. 8y
MicheleinPhilly Maybe try another one? I read this one and found it quite "Meh" and I ADORE Ellen. It's definitely not her best. I prefer 8y
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NovelGirl82
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This was a great book to listen to on an absolutely crazy Wednesday morning! Ellen cracks me up!

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JacintaMCarter
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This book was just okay, but the back of the book definitely qualifies for #BestBlurbs. #SeasonsReadings

Laura317 I 💙Ellen! I have ever since her sitcom. She seems to be such a kind person, and she cracks me up. 8y
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MicheleinPhilly
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Reviewsbylola 😂😂😂 8y
Cinfhen Haha, of course!!! Good choice 😊💗 8y
Suzze 😜😜😜😜 8y
TheLondonBookworm Hehehe that's brilliant! 8y
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Nicohlay
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Ya'll.. This is HILARIOUS. I really do enjoy anything by Ellen Degeneres though. I've never actually watched her show (not a fan of day-time talk tv of any kind) but everything else she does is great. She seems like a genuinely positive person with a great sense of humor and it shows so much in this book!

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