Joel McHale









Joel McHale is one of my all-time favorite funny people. He first had me laughing on the TV clip show, The Soup, on E! until they abruptly canceled it last year and broke my heart. The Soup ran from  July 1, 2004 until December 18, 2015, and I saw almost every episode. Joel also starred as Jeff Winger on NBC/Yahoo's Community for six seasons. You may also have seen him on TV in the X-Files reboot and Sons of Anarchy. McHale has also been featured in many movies including Ted, Spy Kids: All the Time in the World, and Deliver Us From Evil. Joel is currently starring as Jack Gordon in CBS's new sitcom, The Great Indoors.

Joel McHale can now add author to his resume as his memoir/how-to book, Thanks for the Money, recently dropped! (Yes, I have a signed copy.) Say hey to him on his book tour!

What are some of Joel's favorite books?

 

 

Joel was featured in the November 14, 2016 issue of Us Weekly in the "What I'm Reading" section.
Joel listed five books including Andre Agassi's Open and The Blade Itself  by Joe Abercrombie. Check out his other picks at usweekly.com!

 

What are Joel's children reading?

 

Joel was asked this at the Naperville Anderson's Bookshop presentation last weekend. Joel answered that his boys enjoy the Percy Jackson series, the Captain Underpants books, and watching Clarence and The Adventures of Gumball when their dad doesn't want to read. ;)

 

Oh, just me and Joel.

 

You can follow Joel on Twitter and check out his website http://joelmchale.com/

And watch his silly book trailer here!

KeKe Palmer

Singer/actress KeKe Palmer currently stars in one of my favorite TV shows, Fox's Scream Queens. This multitalented actress broke through in the movie, Akeelah and the Bee, and then in Madea's Family Reunion. KeKe also starred in Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP. Tonight find out who the Red Devil is in the season finale of Scream Queens! I can't wait! I'm also excited to see her on Grease Live in January!

What book does KeKe Palmer have in her bag?


According to Us Weekly's What's In My Bag?, among her makeup, Chicago Cubs hat, and Kindle, KeKe has a A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson in her 3.1 Phillip Lim satchel.

From Library Journal:
A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles  is based on the author's experiences as a teacher and lecturer on the self-study guide A Course in Miracles (Foundation for Inner Peace, 1975), the students of which attribute its authorship to Jesus Christ. Using humorous personal narrative, Williamson explains how applying love to all difficulties, as advised by "The Course," can aid in healing.

You can follow KeKe on Twitter and like her on Facebook!


Check out her newest video!

Nikki Sixx

(photo by me)

Nikki Sixx is a musician, photographer, author, and radio show host. He's the bassist and songwriter of two successful bands that I love - Motley Crue and Sixx: A.M.  Motley Crue toured the US for the final time in 2014 and will tour Europe this year. I was able to see them two nights in a row in November. I can't believe I will never see them live again!! Nikki's radio show Sixx Sense can be heard nationwide.  He's also authored three books - The Dirt, The Heroin Diaries, and This Is Gonna Hurt.  He's even been featured here  before (and will be again!).



What is Nikki Sixx reading?


He recently posted on Instagram, "A new year, a new book" with a photo of the cover of An Invisible Thread: The true story of an 11-year-old panhandler, a busy sales executive, and an unlikely meeting with destiny.


This uplifting book is a best seller by Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski.


Here's the Sixx: A.M. video for "Stars!"

Patrick Sharp

I thought I'd mix it up a bit, and put a sports figure up at the ole book rec site today.
So hockey fans, I give you the amazing Patrick Sharp today!

Patrick Sharp plays right wing for the Chicago Blackhawks who, of course, won the Stanley Cup in 2010. He's one of the leading scorers for the Blackhawks, and unfortunately a recent hand injury will sideline him for 3-4 weeks.

Sharp is handsome, athletic, and yes, he reads.

What's one of Patrick Sharp's favorite books?

According to this week's Chicago Tribune magazine, Patrick lists Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell as a favorite read.

From barnesandnoble.com
Lone Survivor is the story of the only survivor of Operation Redwing, fire team leader Marcus Luttrell, and the extraordinary firefight that led to the largest loss of life in American Navy SEAL history.

You can find out more about the Chicago Blackhawks at www.blackhawks.nhl.com.
Go Blackhawks!

Leah Remini

I loved her sass on The King of Queens, and she told it like it is on The Talk. Unfortunately, I just read that she is not coming back to The Talk. Quite shocking!

Leah tweeted me last week that she is currently reading You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay. (And to clarify, this was before the official news of her not coming back to the show.)

You can find out more about Leah at her website, leahremini.com.

Thank you to Jon Arntson for my cool new banner! :)

Photo from @leahremini.