Best Selling Books by Lauren Graham

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this collection of personal essays, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood reveals stories about life, love, and working as a woman in Hollywood—along with behind-the-scenes dispatches from the set of the new Gilmore Girls, where she plays the fast-talking Lorelai Gilmore once again. With a new bonus chapter In Talking as Fast as I Can, Lauren Graham hits pause for a moment and looks back on her life, sharing laugh-out-loud stories about growing up, starting out as an actress, and, years later, sitting in her trailer on the Parenthood set and asking herself, “Did you, um, make it?” She opens up about the challenges of being single in Hollywood (“Strangers were worried about me; that’s how long I was single!”), the time she was asked to audition her butt for a role, and her experience being a judge on Project Runway (“It’s like I had a fashion-induced blackout”). In “What It Was Like, Part One,” Graham sits down for an epic Gilmore Girls marathon and reflects on being cast as the fast-talking Lorelai Gilmore. The essay “What It Was Like, Part Two” reveals how it felt to pick up the role again nine years later, and what doing so has meant to her. Some more things you will learn about Lauren: She once tried to go vegan just to bond with Ellen DeGeneres, she’s aware that meeting guys at awards shows has its pitfalls (“If you’re meeting someone for the first time after three hours of hair, makeup, and styling, you’ve already set the bar too high”), and she’s a card-carrying REI shopper (“My bungee cords now earn points!”). Including photos and excerpts from the diary Graham kept during the filming of the recent Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, this book is like a cozy night in, catching up with your best friend, laughing and swapping stories, and—of course—talking as fast as you can.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, comes a witty, charming, and hilariously relatable debut novel about a struggling young actress trying to get ahead―and keep it together―in New York City. It’s January 1995, and Franny Banks has just six months left of the three-year deadline she set for herself when she came to New York, dreaming of Broadway and doing “important” work. But all she has to show for her efforts so far is a part in an ad for ugly Christmas sweaters, and a gig waiting tables at a comedy club. Her roommates―her best friend Jane, and Dan, an aspiring sci-fi writer―are supportive, yet Franny knows a two-person fan club doesn’t exactly count as success. Everyone tells her she needs a backup plan, and though she can almost picture moving back home and settling down with her perfectly nice ex-boyfriend, she’s not ready to give up on her goal of having a career like her idols Diane Keaton and Meryl Streep. Not just yet. But while she dreams of filling their shoes, in the meantime, she’d happily settle for a speaking part in almost anything—and finding a hair product combination that works. Everything is riding on the upcoming showcase for her acting class, where she’ll finally have a chance to perform for people who could actually hire her. And she can’t let herself be distracted by James Franklin, a notorious flirt and the most successful actor in her class, even though he’s suddenly started paying attention. Meanwhile, her bank account is rapidly dwindling, her father wants her to come home, and her agent doesn’t return her calls. But for some reason, she keeps believing that she just might get what she came for. Someday, Someday, Maybe is a story about hopes and dreams, being young in a city, and wanting something deeply, madly, desperately. It’s about finding love, finding yourself, and perhaps most difficult of all in New York City, finding an acting job. Praise for Someday, Someday, Maybe “A winning, entertaining read . . . [Lauren Graham] has smartly mined just the right details from her own experience, infusing her work with crackling dialogue and observations about show business that ring funny and true.”—The Washington Post “A charmer of a first novel . . . [Graham] has an easy, unforced style and, when the situation calls for it, a keen sense of the ridiculous.”—The Wall Street Journal “With insight, care, and an abundance of humor . . . Graham demonstrates that her acting chops are not her only talent.”—Library Journal “Thoroughly charming.”—Entertainment Weekly “Sweet, funny, and full of heart . . . a dazzling debut.”—Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author of Something Borrowed and Where We Belong “Warm and funny, charming and smart.”—Diane Keaton, New York Times bestselling author of Then Again “Graham deftly captures what it’s like to be young, ambitious, and hopeful in New York City.”—Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author of Sex and the City and The Carrie Diaries “Fresh and funny and full of zingers, Lauren Graham’s charming writing style instantly drew me in.”—Meg Cabot, bestselling author of the Princess Diaries and Heather Wells Mystery series

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and the New York Times bestselling author of Talking as Fast as I Can comes an “insightful, honest, funny, and moving collection of captivating stories” (BuzzFeed). “Graham is fast and furiously funny. . . . Where Graham leads, we will definitely follow.”—E! Online Lauren Graham has graced countless television screens with her quick-witted characters and hilarious talk show appearances, earning a reputation as a pop culture icon who always has something to say. In her latest book, Have I Told You This Already?, Graham combines her signature sense of humor with down-to-earth storytelling. Graham shares personal stories about her life and career—from her early days spent pounding the pavement while waitressing in New York City, to living on her aunt’s couch during her first Los Angeles pilot season, to thoughts on aging gracefully in Hollywood. In “R.I.P. Barneys New York” Graham writes about an early job as a salesperson at the legendary department store (and the time she inadvertently shoplifted from it); in “Ryan Gosling Cannot Confirm,” she attempts to navigate the unspoken rules of Hollywood hierarchies; in “Boobs of the ’90s” she worries her bras haven’t kept up with the times; and in “Actor-y Factory” she recounts what a day in the life of an actor looks like (unless you’re Brad Pitt). Filled with surprising anecdotes, sage advice, and laugh-out-loud observations, these all-new, original essays showcase the winning charm and wry humor that have delighted Graham’s millions of fans.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Advice for graduates and reflections on staying true to yourself from the beloved Gilmore Girls actress and New York Times bestselling author of the memoir Talking as Fast as I Can and the novel Someday, Someday, Maybe. “If you’re kicking yourself for not having accomplished all you should have by now, don’t worry about it. Even without any ‘big’ accomplishments yet to your name, you are enough.” In this expansion of the 2017 commencement speech she gave at her hometown Langley High, Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, reflects on growing up, pursuing your dreams, and living in the here and now. “Whatever path you choose, whatever career you decide to go after, the important thing is that you keep finding joy in what you’re doing, especially when the joy isn’t finding you.” In her hilarious, relatable voice, Graham reminds us to be curious and compassionate, no matter where life takes us or what we’ve yet to achieve. Grounded and inspiring—and illustrated throughout with drawings by Graham herself—here is a comforting road map to a happy life. “I’ve had ups and downs. I’ve had successes and senior slumps. I’ve been the girl who has the lead, and the one who wished she had the bigger part. The truth? They don’t feel that different from each other.”

Lauren Graham was three weeks away from turning twenty-one-loving college life, her friends, and her family-when her life was turned upside down and changed forever. She was diagnosed with cancer-specifically, with acute lymphoblastic lymphoma. In her memoir, Lauren considers the everyday life of a cancer patient and recalls all the challenges she experienced with humor and brutal honesty. Her unique storytelling, presented through the e-mails that she wrote over the course of nearly three years of cancer treatments, provides an intimate window into her struggle with cancer. Week by week, month by month, and treatment by treatment, she shares her journey and experiences in group e-mails to family and friends with wit, fear, stubbornness, faith, and candor. After recounting the procedures, tests, and general medical things she experienced, she ends each e-mail with several wonderful quotes, which offer as much solace to her as they would to those reading her e-mails. Seriously-Cancer? I Do Not Have Time for This! tells a true story of inspiration for anyone who is facing illness or difficulties in life. "Lauren is a real trooper who viewed her cancer treatment in such a positive, relatable, inspiring, and hilarious perspective. ...This book is a must read for all young adults battling cancer, for healthcare providers, and for families and friends supporting their loved ones during their treatment." -Brenda Muriera-Noggy, senior research nurse, Leukemia/Lymphoma Department, Division of Pediatrics, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

A estrela Lauren Graham, da famosa série Gilmore Girls , dá um presente aos fãs. Em Falando o mais rápido que posso, a intérprete da eloquente e amada Lorelai Gilmore faz uma retrospectiva de sua vida e compartilha histórias engraçadíssimas sobre amadurecimento e sobre sua carreira de atriz. Ela também fala abertamente sobre os desafios e as cobranças de ser uma mulher solteira em Hollywood e conta histórias divertidas. Finalmente, Laura encara uma épica maratona de Gilmore Girls e relembra como foi gravar cada ano da série original e o que significou para ela voltar a interpretar, nove anos depois, uma de suas personagens preferidas.

ROMANCE DE ESTREIA DE LAUREN GRAHAM, A LORELAI DE GILMORE GIRLS E SARAH BRAVERMAN DE PARENTHOOD Quando se mudou para Nova York, Franny Banks deu a si mesma três anos para conseguir se estabelecer como atriz. E agora, em janeiro de 1995, faltando apenas seis meses para o fim do prazo, ela não conseguiu grandes avanços. Todas as suas fichas estão depositadas na Apresentação, uma mostra dos alunos do curso de teatro do qual faz parte com diversos agentes presentes. Assim, resta a Franny lutar contra a conta bancária, o cabelo indomável, o tempo e a própria sorte para conseguir aquilo que acredita ser seu por direito.

„Pont olyan vicces, melegszívű és elragadó, mint maga Lauren.” - Jenny Han, A fiúknak, akiket valaha szerettem írója „Ezt a könyvet pont olyan jó olvasni, mint amilyen élmény lehet együtt kávézni a szerzőjével.” - Rebecca Serle, az Öt év múlva decemberben írója Lauren Graham kivételes szellemességével és személyiségével számtalan tévénéző szívébe lopta már be magát, és az évek során a popkultúra olyan ikonikus alakja lett belőle, akinek mindig van mit mondania, és mindig gyorsan hadarja. Ezúttal mélyen személyes történeteket oszt meg velünk szórakoztatóipari karrierjéről: hogyan próbált kezdő színésznőként befutni Los Angelesben a piros Volkswagenjében, milyen volt először szerepelni késő esti tévéműsorokban, miféle kihívásokkal jár a méltóságteljes öregedés Hollywoodban. Graham jellegzetesen humoros stílusában mindent elmond, és semmilyen apróságot nem hagy ki (kivéve, ha esetleg elfelejtett valamit). Ez a meglepő anekdotákkal, bölcs tanácsokkal és vicces megfigyelésekkel teli könyv a napnál is világosabban megmutatja, miért rajonganak a színésznőért milliók világszerte. Lauren Graham színész, író és producer, akivel legtöbben a Szívek szállodája és a Vásott szülők című sorozatokban találkozhattunk. A Gyorsan elhadarom és az Egy nap talán című, New York Times-bestsellerlistás kötetek szerzője. Számos alkalommal fellépett már a Broadwayen, és olyan filmekben szerepelt, mint a Tapló télapó, a Férjhez mész, mert azt mondtam és a Max. Irodalomból a Barnard College-on szerzett diplomát, színészetből pedig a Southern Methodist Universityn. New Yorkban és Los Angelesben él.

Franny Banks had zichzelf drie jaar de tijd gegeven om het te gaan maken als actrice. Nu gaan de laatste drie maanden in. Ze kwam ooit naar New York met dromen over Broadway, maar haar fanclub telt nog maar twee leden (haar huisgenoten Jane en Dan) en om haar huur te betalen werkt ze als serveerster in een Comedy Club. Franny wil haar droom om de volgende Diane Keaton of Meryl Streep te worden nog niet laten varen. Maar haar bankrekening slinkt, haar agent belt niet meer, en haar vader wil eigenlijk dat ze naar huis komt om met haar geweldige ex-vriend te trouwen. Franny besluit nog één laatste poging te wagen om ‘ooit’ te veranderen in ‘nu’.

Ein Muss für alle "Gilmore Girls"-Fans! Jetzt mit Zusatzkapitel über ›Gilmore Girls - Ein neues Jahr‹ Ein urkomisches Memoir von Lauren Graham, der Kultschauspielerin aus ›Gilmore Girls‹. Durchgeknallt, liebenswürdig und voller Überraschungen: Lauren Graham verrät alles über ihre Zeit bei unserer Lieblingsserie ›Gilmore Girls‹, ihr Leben, die Liebe und wie es ist, in Hollywood zu arbeiten. "In diesem Buch stehen viele Geschichten direkt aus meinem Leben: peinliche Geschichten vom Erwachsenwerden, Geschichten über verwirrende Dates und über meine Arbeit, die mich glücklich macht und natürlich alles darüber, wie es war, noch mal in meine Lieblingsrolle zu schlüpfen. Wahrscheinlich denkt ihr jetzt, dass ich auf meine unglaublich gute Performance als Dolly in Hello, Dolly! in der Highschool anspiele – alles, was mein Dad dazu sagte, war "Du bist ja viel größer als die anderen Kinder" –, aber NEIN! Ich rede über Lorelai Gilmore, von der ich eigentlich seit 2008 dachte, dass ich sie nie wiedersehen würde. Was sonst noch drinsteht: Erinnerungen an das Leben auf einem Hausboot, wie man Männer bei Preisverleihungen kennenlernt und das eine Mal, als man mich fragte, ob ich Hintern-Model werden möchte. Ein Ausblick: Alle drei Dinge machten mich seekrank." - Lauren Graham Geschichten wie eine lustige Unterhaltung mit Lorelai Gilmore - "›Einmal Gilmore Girl, immer Gilmore Girl‹ ist das Buch für alle Fans, die nicht genug von ihrer Lieblingsserie bekommen können.

Lauren Graham, actrice vedette de Gilmore Girls et de Parenthood, signe un roman drôle et touchant, qui relate les déboires d’une jeune actrice, venue tenter sa chance à New York. « On ne naît pas star, on le devient. » C’est ce que s’est dit Franny Banks en débarquant à New York, avec la ferme intention de devenir célèbre. Un projet ambitieux qu’elle s’est accordé trois ans pour réaliser. Hélas, il ne lui reste plus que six mois pour réussir son pari, et sa carrière de comédienne ne décolle pas. Sa plus grande réussite jusqu’à présent est une publicité vantant les mérites d’une marque de lessive. Dépitée, Franny se goinfre de feuilletés au fromage et se punit en s’infligeant d’interminables séances de jogging. Et voilà qu’un beau jour, la chance lui sourit : elle tient enfin l’occasion de jouer devant des pros. La célébrité, c’est aujourd’hui ou jamais... à condition de ne pas se laisser déstabiliser par James Franklin, l’acteur le plus talentueux de son cours. « Dans ce roman qui fourmille d’anecdotes amusantes et de dialogues acérés, Lauren Graham dévoile les dessous du show-biz. Ça sonne juste et c’est hilarant. » The Washington Post « Avec perspicacité et humour, Lauren Graham démontre que sa verve n’est pas seulement le fruit de son talent. » Library Journal