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Books by Emmy Award Nominees

September 23, 2012 | M. Elwood | Comments (0) Facebook Twitter More...

There are some authors among the nominees for Sunday's Emmy Awards--and not just in the writing categories. A number of television personalities have published books and not just autobiographies. Topics include self-help, social issues, and parenting. There are even a couple of books for children.

Books for Adults

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All that is Bitter and Sweet: a Memoir by Ashley Judd, nominated for lead actress in a mini-series or movie for Missing.
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Beyond the Sling: a Real-Life Guide to Raising Confident, Loving Children the Attachment Parenting Way by Mayim Bialik, nominated for best-supporting actress in a comedy for The Big Bang Theory.

Bossypants by Tina Fey, nominated for best comedy actress for 30 Rock.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned by Michael J. Fox, nominated for guest actor in a comedy series for Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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I'm Hosting as Fast as I Can: Zen and the Art of Staying Sane in Hollywood by Tom Bergeron, nominated for host for a reality or reality-competition program for Dancing with the Stars.

How to Go Further: a Guide to Simple Organic Living by Woody Harrelson, nominated for lead actor in a mini-series or movie for Game Change.

I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight by Margaret Cho, nominated for guest actress in a comedy series for 30 Rock.

If You Ask Me: (and Of Course You Won't) by Betty White, nominated for host for a reality or reality-competition program for Betty White's Off Their Rockers.
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No Opportunity Wasted: 8 Ways to Create a List for the Life You Want by Phil Keoghan, nominated for host for a reality or reality-competition program for The Amazing Race.

Not on Our Watch: the Mission to End Genocide in Darfur and Beyond by Don Cheadle, nominated for best comedy actor in House of Lies.

A Promise to Ourselves: a Journey through Fatherhood and Divorce by Alec Baldwin, nominated for best comedy actor in 30 Rock.

Books for Children

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Freckleface Strawberry: Best Friends Forever by Julianne Moore, nominated for lead actress in a mini-series or movie for Game Change.

Nanny McPhee Returns by Emma Thompson, nominated for lead actress in a mini-series or movie for The Song of Lunch.

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