Seriously...I'm Kidding

By: Ellen DeGeneres

Narrated by: Ellen DeGeneres

Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins

Publisher's summary

With the winning, upbeat candor that has made her show on of the most popular and honored daytime shows on the air, beloved talk show host and comedian Ellen DeGeneres shares her views on life, love, and American Idol.

"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?"

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 more.

Praise for Seriously...I'm Kidding

"DeGeneres's amiably oddball riffs on everything from kale to catwalks to Jesus will make fans smile." (People)

"Whatever the topic, DeGeneres's compulsively readable style will appeal to fans old and new." (Publishers Weekly)

"Fans will not be disappointed...[DeGeneres's] trademark wit and openness shine through and through." (Kirkus)

©2011 Ellen DeGeneres (P)2011 Hachette

Loved it

Ellen's job is to make you laugh, and she did that. The book was very trademark Ellen, and had me from the summary.

Seriously...I'm Kidding

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes and I have. I would recommend hte audiobook over just the book. You have to listen to Ellen voice. I laughed out loud several times as I was listening to it at work.

Listen over and over

What did you love best about Seriously...I'm Kidding?

Ellen is just so funny. Her opinions about different issues will keep you in stitches.

Be happy

This was a great book, she throws in some lighthearted chapters when she reads heavy ones to show you it's okay to laugh at the experiences. Even if you have already read it I highly recommend the Audio Book because she makes it so much better. Be happy.

Hilarious

Absolutely loved it! What a pick me up!! She makes relevant points but it's so funny all the way through.

Just great...

If you could sum up Seriously...I'm Kidding in three words, what would they be?

Fun, light and refreshing.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ellen, because is a biographical book.

What does Ellen DeGeneres bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Ellen is an extremely funny person, and she has a pretty funny voice. It felt as if she was doing stand-up (which she was great at).

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed, a lot.

Who doesn't love Ellen?

Seriously...who doesn't love her? What's not to love? She's hillarious and this is just a silly little book that will crack you up.. Great pick me up or just a good listen when you need a laugh..

Interesting for hardcore Ellen fans

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes, I listened to this book while multitasking: walking, doing chores.

Would you recommend Seriously...I'm Kidding to your friends? Why or why not?

If they were fans of Ellen, sure.

What does Ellen DeGeneres bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

She goes on long tangents that if I was reading I probably would have skipped over, but listening to her ramble made it easier to understand where her mind was going.

Do you think Seriously...I'm Kidding needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

not yet

Easy listening

I just loved having this book play in the background. It’s easy to listen to and gives good laughs.

Insightful Entertainment

I needed to be entertained, I wanted to be entertained and I was. No deep lit here but sincere funny advice and stories.