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Before we get started on our Gift Guide to the celebrity books of 2011, do mom and dad have an eReader yet? Because I'm a big fan of the
Kobo eReader and I've given them to people of all ages who love and use them all the time. Great gift.
Now, whether the person you're buying for this holiday season is ready to go digital or not, you can't go wrong with a good read from a celebrity author. Non-fiction can be a bit of a risk, but celebrity memoirs, essays or instructional books are easy to match up with the right person on your gift list.
Here are 15 of the biggest celebrity books of 2011...
The creator and star of 30 Rock and long time head writer and cast member of SNL dishes on what it takes and what it's like to be woman on the rise.
Who to buy it for: Your girlfriends; comedy lovers; anyone who wants to work in entertainment.
In this best-selling book from the long-time host of Hockey Night in Canada, CBC's Ron MacLean shares the personal and professional details of his illustrious career.
Who to buy it for: Dad, of course; hockey lovers; anyone wants to work in sports or entertainment.
The star of Dragon's Den and CEO of Venture Communications draws on her own personal journey to success in order to teach the art of persuasion and how it can be applied to change one's life for the better.
Who to buy it for: Your girlfriend(s), your sister, your mom and any other woman trying to make her mark in the world.
In this guide to personal wealth and success, Dragon's Den's Kevin O'Leary cuts the crap and shares his tried and true secrets for real financial success.
Who to buy it for: Your entrepreneurial friends and family; fans of Dragon's Den; anyone with a big dream who needs to know how to get there.
In this very personal memoir, the Canadian music superstar shares stories of her youth - from first kisses to first songs to the darker side of her family's history. Expect the wit and humor that she's famous for.
Who to buy it for: Your mom/sister/girlfriend(s); the songstress in the family; fans of Jann's music or her CBC Radio show, Being Jann.
The comedienne and talk show host shares her experiences of recent years, promising to have left "no stone unturned, no door unopened, no window unbroken, no rug unvacuumed, no ivories untickled".
Who to buy it for: Fans of her show; comedy fans; aspiring comedians or anyone who wants to work in entertainment.
This collection of humorous essays from the Toronto-born "most senior correspondent" on
The Daily Show (who recently guest-starred on
episode 10 of Michael Tuesdays and Thursdays as talk show host Nancy Slade) includes funny stories from her personal life and career.
Who to buy it for: Your girlfriend(s); comedy fans; anyone who wants to work in the entertainment.
In this latest book of funny stories/essays from comedienne and late night talk show host Chelsea Handler, she explores the tall tales she's told the people in her life. The book went to #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list.
Who to buy it for: Your girlfriend(s); your sister; party hostess (with a bottle of booze).
In this autobiography, legendary actress Diane Keaton not only tells her own fascinating story but that of her mother, Dorothy Hall, drawn from her memories and from her mother's journals.
Who to buy it for: Mom, for sure; aspiring actresses; anyone who likes stories about family and relationships.
The acclaimed actor shares the tale of his professional journey, including the influence of his father, collaborations with other famous actors and directors and his thoughts on theatre, film, storytelling and the drive to perform.
Who to buy it for: Friends and family who are, or want to be, performers.
"Momager" Kris Jenner takes us back to the days before everyone wanted to keep up with her reality tv clan, dishing about her girls in the early days, her marriages, divorce, her relationship with OJ and Nicole Simpson and how she turned her family into a multi-million dollar business.
Who to buy it for: Mom - but beware if she starts wielding the video camera more than usual.
Margaret Trudeau shares her story of depression and isolation at 24 Sussex Drive as the young wife of Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and her lifetime struggle to achieve and maintain mental health in the face of personal tragedies. The book also includes essays by three respected Canadian mental health professionals.
Who to buy it for: Mom and dad - they've been following her for decades; the psychology or history majors in the family; friends or family suffering from anxiety or depression.
Kary Osmond, the host of CBC's hit daily cooking show, Best Recipes Ever, curates this collection of "tested till perfect" Canadian Living recipes, all of which she's made on the show. The cookbook covers every course and every occasion, but the recipes are designed for busy home cooks.
Who to buy it for: Everyone - experienced foodies and new cooks alike will find the recipes simple and interesting. A great gift for those who've recently left the nest.
In his latest book, Jamie Oliver offers up 50 new recipes and some simple tricks and techniques that will allow you to create complete meals in record time.
Who to buy it for: The foodie or entertainer on-the-go.
Although it's not written by the man himself, this exclusive biography is based on over forty interviews with Steve Jobs over two years as well interviews with over a hundred people in his life.
Who to buy it for: Tech lovers; Apple product users; me (if I didn't already have it).
It wasn't written in 2011 but it is the 10th Anniversary Edition. This is the book I've gifted the most in my life - at least six times. Actually, I keep buying it for myself and giving it away. It's one of my favorites... mostly autobiographical, partly instructional and full of lessons and inspiration for aspiring writers and creative people of any sort.
Who to buy it for: Stephen King fans; aspiring writers and creative types.
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