Open BookOpen Book
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What it's about
Jessica Simpson has lived most of her life in the public eye, as a pop culture phenomenon, singer, reality show pioneer, actress and businesswoman. In her memoir, she admits that her journey hasn't been easy, and that her life has very much been a work in progress.
Why it's worth reading
It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It's surprisingly honest and vulnerable.
You'll love it if you liked
I'm Glad My Mom Died
This Is Me: A Reckoning
You with the Sad Eyes: A MemoirGood to know
It was written with Kevin Carr O'Leary. It's candid about painful experiences.
By the numbers
- Readers52 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller47 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #847 of the 1,573 modern books we rank
- #1568 of the 2,816 books we rank
Why it made the list
Reads as
True story
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Quick answers
Is Open Book worth reading?
Yes. It spent 2 weeks at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. It ranks #1,568 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 67.7 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Open Book about?
Jessica Simpson has lived most of her life in the public eye, as a pop culture phenomenon, singer, reality show pioneer, actress and businesswoman. In her memoir, she admits that her journey hasn't been easy, and that her life has very much been a work in progress.
How long does it take to read Open Book?
About 10 hours (416 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Open Book?
If you liked it, try I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy, This Is Me: A Reckoning by Hayden Panettiere or You with the Sad Eyes: A Memoir by Christina Applegate.