Most Popular Books by Wendy Williams

Known as a "shock jock diva," Wendy Williams has had a following in the nation''s number one media market, New York City, and across the nation from the time she became a top-rated radio personality and "It Girl" in the mid-1990s—whether she''s hosting her nationally syndicated television talk show The Wendy Williams Show or doing commentary for the VH1 Fashion Awards, her fans know that Wendy''s Got the Heat. Wendy Williams is the kind of media personality that artists love because she builds them up—and fear because she can bring them down. She''s interviewed many of the biggest names in entertainment—Jennifer Lopez, Whitney Houston, and Queen Latifah among them—and is known for her ability to disarm and get them to reveal their secrets. Known as both a "shock jock diva" and "the biggest mouth in New York," Wendy Williams is always at the top of her game, whether she''s doing commentary for the VH1 Fashion Awards or giving romantic advice. But there''s more to the Queen of Urban Radio than meets the mike. Wendy''s Got the Heat is her story—about growing up in a predominately white suburb, recovering from drug addiction, struggling to launch a successful career in one of the most male-dominated media industries—and it''s by turns painful, hilarious, triumphant, and totally true.

In the dishiest book of the year, the top-rated and controversial radio host delivers the good, the bad, and the ugly on the industry''s biggest stars. But we''ll let her speak for herself: Whitney Houston: "We have watched her go from our princess...to what looks like one step above a crackhead." Lil'' Kim: "[She] started out as a black girl from the hood and now she''s posing as a white girl from Hollywood." Mariah Carey: "Mariah will deny all day that she has ever had any plastic surgery...Check the before-and-after photos." Star Jones and Al Reynolds: "I give it three years."

Go ahead . . . ask her anything Over the radio and now on her popular TV talk show, Wendy Williams has always been approached for her blunt, in-your-face words of advice. How''s she doin''? "Ask Wendy" has become more than just a fan-favorite TV segment; it''s her calling card. Wendy has helped her viewers cope with everything from backstabbing girlfriends and deadbeat boyfriends to crazy mothers-in-law and jealous coworkers. Fans trust Wendy, even when her advice is tough to hear. She''s earned her reputation as "the friend in your head." On TV Wendy only has a few minutes to respond to each audience member, but in Ask Wendy she goes deeper, answering questions sourced from viewers across the country. No question is off-limits and no situation is too outrageous for her to take on. Wendy shoots straight from those womanly hips of hers to help you manage all the crazy that comes into your life— keepin'' it real by drawing on the personal experiences that have shaped her unique perspective. Wendy reveals never-before shared intimate secrets about struggling with weight, navigating rough times in her marriage, and learning to accept herself. Along with the usual girlfriend, boyfriend, and family drama, Wendy straight-talks on topics like style, body image, and office etiquette, and of course she tackles your wildest sex questions. If you''ve dealt with it, Wendy has a solution for it. Filled with fun personality quizzes, Wendy''s laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and tons of spot-on advice, Ask Wendy will help readers to end the drama in their lives.

Shock jock extraordinaire Wendy Williams lets loose with the first in a series of novels based on her alter ego, the divalicious radio DJ Ritz Harper. Ritz puts the s in shock and the g in gossip, and Drama is her middle name. Ritz is a suburban girl on the outside, but inside she’s a hustler’s hustler who’s masterfully maneuvered her way into the spotlight after ruining the career of a well-respected newswoman (and former college friend). Ritz’s “exclusive” rockets her to the top of the ratings, and she’s rewarded with her very own show. Like a talking Venus flytrap, she verbally seduces her on-air guests, only to have them for lunch as she spews gossip about their lives. Ritz becomes the darling of the station’s afternoon slot. But when Ritz goes from drive-time diva to drive-by victim, all she can think as she struggles to maintain consciousness is “Who did this to me?" Has Ritz bad-mouthed the wrong person? Has her signature cat-and-mouse “bomb drop” been dropped on her instead? Readers will salivate as they try to figure out where the fictional Ritz ends and the real-life Wendy begins.

DJ Ritz Harper used every trick in the book to become a media darling in Drama Is Her Middle Name, shock-jock Wendy Williams’s exposé of a life she knows better than anyone. Playing a clever trick of her own, Williams left her heroine on the brink of death at the end of the novel. Now the second installment of the chronicles reveals what Williams’s readers are dying to know: Is the Bitch Dead, or What? The drive-by shooting that brought her down forces Ritz to look back on her climb to the top and the people she loved, lost, used, and abused along the way. There’s the brief dalliance with Tracee, her best friend, and the romance with a man with some secrets of his own; the loss of her beloved Aunt M; and the recent appearance of the father who abandoned her and is now demanding a financial payoff and fifteen minutes of fame. At the heart of it all is Ritz’s need to figure out where the real-life Ritz ends and the radio bitch begins. For the huge audience hooked on The Wendy Williams Experience and readers itching to find out what happens to the over-the-top star of Drama Is Her Middle Name, Is the Bitch Dead, or What? is packed with all the irresistible shocks and insider dish that make Williams the hottest voice in America today.

A beautiful lawyer with a checkered past is putting everything on the line for love in this sexy, edgy urban romance from media superstar Wendy Williams. Kimberly Kind is trying to escape her roots. As the new assistant district attorney of New York County, she''s finally finding direction in her life and getting off the streets. But a terrible accident threatens to throw her carefully laid plans off course. Now Kim''s hiding a huge secret . . . one that could threaten everything. Enter King. A perfect mix of Justin Timberlake and David Beckham, the man has more swagger than anyone Kim''s ever met. Their chemistry is off the charts. But after passion-filled nights, the intensity of their emotions takes both of them by surprise. Love was never part of the plan. Now it''s the only thing holding them together. But when the past come back with a vengeance, will it be enough to save them?

Ritz Harper tries to make a comeback after being injured in a drive-by shooting and reconnects with her longtime producer, Chas James, hoping to make a splash in Hollywood as a television talk show host.

"A revelatory chronicle of the fifty-six-million-year history of the horse by a journalist and avid equestrienne, and reveals how biological affinities and differences have shaped bonds between horses and humans, "--NoveList.

The enthralling examination of one of the most popular and most intriguing animals in the deep blue sea The ocean is the last remaining source of profound mystery and discovery on Earth with eighty percent of it still largely unexplored; thus, it is of perennial fascination. In Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid, journalist Wendy Williams introduces one of the ocean’s most charismatic, monstrous, enigmatic, and curious inhabitants: the squid. More than just calamari, squid species are fascinatingly odd creatures, with much to teach us about our own species, not to mention the obsessive interest so many of us can''t help but have for the enormous beast that is the giant squid, which is quick to attack sperm whales, and even submarines and boats. Williams also examines other equally enthralling cephalopods, including the octopus and the cuttlefish, and explores their otherworldly abilities, such as camouflage and bioluminescence. Kraken takes the reader on a wild ride through the world of squid science and adventure, along the way answering some riddles about how the human brain works, what intelligence really is, and what monsters lie in the deep. Wendy Williams weaves a rich narrative tapestry around her subject, drawing powerfully on the passions and discoveries of scientists, fisherman, and squid enthusiasts around the world.

Cycling the open road has its pleasures but it can also be intimidating, especially for the novice or the parent with young children. Fortunate, there''s another option for those cyclist who have something a little more peaceful and recreational in mind: the paved bike path. Free of cars, red lights, and exhaust fumes, recreational paths are popping up everywhere. In The Best Bike Paths of New England, Wendy Williams has done you the favor of finding them in advance. Organized by state, The Best Bike Paths of New England is the only comprehensive listing of these community treasures, describing forty-five paths and detailing everything you''ll need to know about each one: -- A map of each state showing you where the path is -- A detailed description of the path, including mileage -- General background, including the history of the path and any useful tourist information -- The level of difficulty, type of scenery, and condition of pavement -- Availability of food and bathrooms -- Directions, including the most accessible parking area Whether you want to coast alongside the send dunes of Nantucket and Martha''s Vineyard, climb the White Mountains of New Hampshire, or explore Maine''s Acadia National Park, there''s a bike path waiting for you. So fill your water baffle, pack a lunch, pump up your tires, and prepare for a great ride

Cycling the open road has its pleasures but it can also be intimidating, especially for the novice or the parent with young children. Fortunately, there''s another option for those cyclists who have something a little more peaceful and recreational in mind: the paved bike path. Free of cars, red lights, and exhaust fumes, recreational paths are popping up everywhere. In The Best Bike Paths of the Southwest, Wendy Williams has done you the favor of finding them in advance.Organized by state, The Best Bike Paths of the Southwest is the only comprehensive listing of these community treasures, describing fifty-six paths and detailing everything you''ll need to know about each one: -- A map of each state, showing you where the path is -- A detailed description of the path, including mileage -- General background, including the history of the path and any useful tourist information -- The level of difficulty, type of scenery, and condition of pavement -- Availability of food and bathrooms -- Directions, including the most accessible parking area Whether you want to explore San Francisco''s East Bay, discover Arizona''s breathtaking Sabino Canyon, or cruise along Nevada''s Truckee River, there''s a bike path waiting for you. So fill your water bottle, pack a lunch, pump up your tires, and prepare for a great ride

"The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993--a ... collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had [an] ... influence on law, women''s rights, and popular culture"--

When Jim gordon set out to build a wind farm off the coast of Cape Cod, he knew some people might object. But never in his wildest dreams did he expect what happened next.... Cape Wind is the story of how - and why - people of privilege and power used their high-level connections to stop America''s coming energy revolution.

"Williams explores the lives of one of the world''s most resiliant creatures--the butterfly--shedding light on the role that [it plays] in our ecosystem and in our human lives"--

Ricky was a happy kid. A bit undisciplined, perhaps, but confident and pleasant. Then divorce ripped his parents apart, leaving him in a world of suspicion and instability. Seeking an outlet for his anger and anxiety, Ricky found drugs-and began a long and painful descent into addiction. Walking the Walk with Ricky, My Son chronicles the heartbreak of watching a child on the path to self-destruction. Wendy Williams reveals how divorce provided Ricky with ample opportunity to manipulate each parent for his own ends, stealing from both and using his family''s dissolution as the excuse for his behavior. Like many parents of addicted children, Wendy suffered silently, constantly second-guessing her every decision. She learned quickly that stability is only temporary when living with an addict. Ricky''s moments of sobriety and normalcy offered moments of hope...each inevitably shattered. Living with an addicted child is never easy, nor is living with parental guilt and the certainty you should have taken a different path from the one you chose. Wendy Williams offers her story as both a warning and a mark of solidarity with other parents walking the same dark path.

An engaging tale of a seemingly perfect couple showing that looks can be deceiving as readers discover what really happens behind their closed doors - and watch the flawless veneer beginning to crack.