Chelsea Handler has published 5 novels and 1 other book, beginning with My Horizontal Life (2005). The latest is Uganda Be Kidding Me (2014).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Chelsea Handler

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My Horizontal Life
Chelsea Handler's most-read book.

Newest
Uganda Be Kidding Me
Published 2014.
Standalone novels in order

My Horizontal Life (2005)

"Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" (Apr 2008)

Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang (2009)

Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me (May 2011)

Uganda Be Kidding Me (2014)
Other books in order

Man Up Tales Of My Delusional Selfconfidence (2013)
Film and TV adaptations
- Are You There, Chelsea?TV · from "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea"
About Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Joy Handler is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer. She hosted the late-night talk show Chelsea Lately on the E! network from 2007 to 2014 and released a documentary series, Chelsea Does, on Netflix in January 2016. From 2016 to 2017, Handler hosted the talk show Chelsea on Netflix.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Chelsea Handler FAQ
- How many books has Chelsea Handler written?
- Chelsea Handler has published 5 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Chelsea Handler's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with My Horizontal Life.
- What is Chelsea Handler's latest book?
- Uganda Be Kidding Me (2014).
- What is Chelsea Handler's most famous book?
- My Horizontal Life (2005) is Chelsea Handler's most widely read book.
- Which Chelsea Handler books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" (as Are You There, Chelsea?, TV).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.