Memoir · Humor and comedy writing
Bossypants
Tina Fey writes about her awkward adolescence, years in improv and television, and life as a working mother. She covers Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock with self-deprecating humour.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2011
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 272
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a quick, jokey memoir about comedy and being a woman at work.
Skip this if you want deep revelations or a detailed behind-the-scenes history.
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Quick answers about Bossypants
- What is Bossypants about?
- Tina Fey writes about her awkward adolescence, years in improv and television, and life as a working mother. She covers Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock with self-deprecating humour.
- Who should read Bossypants?
- Read it if you want a quick, jokey memoir about comedy and being a woman at work. Skip it if you want deep revelations or a detailed behind-the-scenes history.
- How long and how fast is Bossypants?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 272 pages, first published in 2011.
- Does Bossypants have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Bossypants for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Bossypants; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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