Celebrity memoirs rarely go higher than around ten. (There were a slew of them this spring, from very big names, while I was watching the list closely. Most peaked in the teens.) #1 is astounding.
There will be much hand-wringing in the lit world.
Normally, celeb books make me want to retch. But if it's more comedy book than memoir, and it's really funny--or better yet, if can pull off both--then go girl. Kathy Griffin is wickedly funny, so I wouldn't be surprised if she makes it work.
(Update: I've been told by readers on my facebook page that it's more memoir, but in their opinion really good. Huh. I'm more intrigued. I find her genuinely interesting. She's really worked it hard to make something of herself.)
Pretty interesting book trailer here.
There's always a place for good comedy in my world, including books. We don't begrudge David Sedaris. At least I don't. I'll have to check Kathy's book out to see if it measures up.
BTW, what a testament to the power of her Bravo show. D List has been a huge hit--understandably: I've seen every ep, and it's gotten better every year. There is no way the book would have gone near the bestseller list before her show. Now . . .
Kathy is really becoming a force to be reckoned with.
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The book should go higher, as first-week sales are often only a partial week.
I have not read any of it yet, but plan to. Damn, there are a lot of books to read suddenly. It's that season.
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