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*Patron-only Bonus Episode Teaser* To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon    Chelsea and Wes Perry (San Diego Symphony) bravely swim the waters of early 2000s Playboy culture with Holly Madison’s 2015 memoir Down The Rabbit Hole. Come on to our house for the tea on how gross the Playboy Mansion really was, the unhinged financial arrangements in place for Hef’s “girlfriends”, and- the real jaw-dropper of the episode - Hugh Hefner’s unexpected hobby.    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez  

We’ve got another twofer for you! Paul Scheer (How Did This Get Made, Unspooled) read Rob Lowe’s memoir Stories I Only Tell My Friends, and Chelsea read Melissa Gilbert’s Prairie Tale (AND Rob Lowe’s book) and guess what - this couple of 6 years has two very different recollections of their past! Chelsea and Paul sift through the Brat Pack years, Hollywood cameos, and the art of not talking about a sex tape.    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Chelsea and Laci Mosley (Scam Goddess) go deep on Dynasty queen Diahann Carroll’s 2008 memoir “The Legs are the Last to Go”. There’s SO MUCH to get into here - a 9 year affair with Sidney Poitier, drama on the set of Grey’s Anatomy, whether you should get your car fixed so people think you’re rich, and a much needed workaholic reckoning. Get your live show & livestream tickets here for 6/12!  For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

A mini episode to get us ready for the the 6/12 live show covering ALL THREE Judd’s memoirs! Wynonna Judd, Ashley Judd, and Naomi Judd all have memoir! This family has such a wild, beautiful, and complicated story. This is your little prep for a wild 90s faux-country evening as Chelsea dives into a mother-daughter story for the ages. Get your live show & livestream tickets here!  For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Welcome to the 2nd annual Ask Chelsea Anything episode! This year, we set up a voicemail for Cookie Patrons, and asked for hot takes, questions, and gentle tea. Boy did you deliver! Plus, Chelsea shares another “me-moir” (a lighter one this time). Thank you all for another year of Celebrity Book Club!    CBC is LIVE 6/12 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA, and livestreamed!  TICKETS   For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

In the last installment of New Release Month, Chelsea and Ryan Bailey (So Bad It’s Good podcast), recap Selma Blair’s "Mean Baby." This memoir is filled with Joan Didion-esque storytelling, the revelation of her MS diagnosis, Hollywood goss, family wounds, and an exciting new segment: “Boy Muse”!    CBC is LIVE 6/12 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA, and livestreamed!  TICKETS   For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

*Patron-Only Bonus Episode Teaser* For this super-special new release, Chelsea is joined by her future mother-in-law, Vicki Lester, who described this book "as eye-opening and life changing as the bible!" They recap and go deep on Viola’s incredible memoir, including her childhood poverty, the fighting spirit that has defined her life, and her bath-based marriage success story. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time for updates on The Purse - and a very exciting announcement!  To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon  CBC Live is 6/12 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA, and livestreamed!  TICKETS For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez  

Released mere weeks ago, Molly Shannon’s "Hello Molly!" made Chelsea & Molly Tarlov (Awkward., G.B.F.) BOTH cry multiple times. This memoir joins the Celebrity Book Club hall of fame - from trauma in her childhood, to sneaking on a plane to New York, to the origins of Mary Katherine Gallagher, SNL secrets, and the secret to being outgoing, this book is peppered with advice that’s…dare we say it…actually helpful??   CBC Live is 6/12 at Dynasty Typewriter in LA, and livestreamed!  TICKETS   For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Continuing New Book Release Month, Chelsea and Barbie Adler (Arrested Development, How I Met Your Mother), read Jennifer Grey’s brand-new memoir “Out Of The Corner."  They discuss Dirty Dancing, a career-ending nose job, and in a shocking twist, Celebrity Book Club discovers a new villain to rival John Mayer.   For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

*Patreon Bonus Episode Teaser* Chelsea and Meg Johns (The Annoyance) go all out on the BBU (Bachelor Book Universe), before diving into Rachel Lindsay’s January 2022 memoir “Miss Me With That”. Be prepared for, as the book’s subtitle accurately says: “hot takes, helpful tidbits, and a few hard truths,” …some that Chris Harrison was not ready to hear.    To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez

To kick off a very special podcast month of NEW BOOK RELEASE episodes, Chelsea talks with Jessi Klein (Inside Amy Shumer, Big Mouth) about her brand-new, literally-released-today memoir “I’ll Show Myself Out”. Jessi opens up about writing “unlikable” female characters, parenting, the reality of postpartum underwear, and female hair loss. Then, get ready to pick a side in the Great Harry Styles Debate!    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Performer and activist Alex Corona joins Chelsea for an equal parts heart-wrenching and resilient trip through Alexandra Billings brand-new memoir. It’s serving drag, a fraught mother-daughter relationship, a beautiful love story, and some advice from her days of waiting tables. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry…..and cry, and cry!   For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Chelsea and TV writer Tocarra Mallard (The Problem with Jon Stewart) dive into Ricki Lake’s 2012 memoir, Never Say Never: Finding a Life That Fits. Prepare yourself for a surprisingly horny journey through her early success, the media’s obsession with her weight loss, and the bold take that Malibu is the best beach in the world.   For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon   

*Patreon Bonus Episode Teaser* Longtime cookie Roan Curtis (Firefly Lane, The Magicians) joins Chelsea for a deep dive into the - possibly incriminating? - memoir of Erika Jayne of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. From her mysterious childhood to her short-lived career in “show biz”, get ready for some puzzling stances and trauma, trauma, trauma.  To join the community and get access to full bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon  For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez

Chelsea and Azie Dungey (Ask A Slave, Girls5eva) laugh and cry over the stories Ronnie Spector tells of her incredible early days with the Ronettes, surviving an abusive marriage to Phil Spector, and her victorious escape and inspiring recovery.    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

In the podcast’s first MENSMOIR, Chelsea chats with Danny Pellegrino (Everything Iconic) about his new book How Do I Un-Remember This?. They reminisce about Chicago comedy and ER trips, how life-ruining the movie Blue Valentine was, and how mad you should get if someone demands you buy a Peloton.  For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon   

*Patreon Bonus Episode Teaser* Sierra Teller Ornelas (Rutherford Falls) and Chelsea take a little trip back to 2009 (yikes!) to discuss comedy’s evolution, Kathy’s stand-up, celebrity sh*t talking, and the shocking number of Oprah jokes in this memoir.  For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Kara Klenk and Liza Treyger (Thats Messed Up: An SVU Podcast) bravely join Chelsea for a tour of Kirstie Alley’s wild 2012 memoir. They discuss scientology and body image, plus some dressage horse drama, Kirstie’s emotional affairs, and her audition waiting room intimidation tactics.  For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

Celebrity Book Club went LIVE! Casey Balsham (Shady Sh*t) joins Chelsea on stage at Caveat in New York City to discuss all things Brooke Shields. From her Mom-ager to her ex-husband Andre Agassi and his beautiful wig, it’s a wild ride!    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes (and early access to future live show tickets!), click here and become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon 

This week, former SNL Head Writer Anna Drezen comes on to contemplate the many life lessons Dionne Warwick has bestowed upon us in her 2010 memoir My Life, As I See It. Anna tells Chelsea what it was like to work with Dionne on SNL, and they share their own psychic moments in show biz.    For more book recaps & gentle tea, follow Chelsea on Instagram @chelseadevantez   To join the community and get access to bonus episodes, click here to become a member of the Celebrity Book Club Patreon