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Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories Hardcover – September 27, 2022

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An instant New York Times bestseller from Kelly Ripa—a sharp, funny, and honest collection of real-life stories showing the many dimensions and crackling wit of the beloved daytime talk show host.

In Live Wire, her first book, Kelly shows what really makes her tick. As a professional, as a wife, as a daughter and as a mother, she brings a hard-earned wisdom and an eye for the absurdity of life to every minute of every day. It is her relatability in all of these roles that has earned her fans worldwide and millions of followers on social media. Whether recounting how she and Mark really met, the level of chauvinism she experienced on set, how Jersey Pride follows her wherever she goes, and many, many moments of utter mortification (whence she proves that you cannot, in fact, die of embarrassment) Kelly always tells it like it is. Ms. Ripa takes no prisoners.

Surprising, at times savage, a little shameless and always with humor… Live Wire shows Kelly as she really is offscreen—a very wise woman who has something to say.

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“This laugh-out-loud book is a must-read for Ripa’s legions of fans.” — Bustle

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Kelly Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media, with a diverse body of work both on and off the camera. A household name for more than two decades and a career at ABC spanning over 30 years, Ripa has welcomed viewers with her sharp wit every morning as the host of the award-winning Live franchise. Having established Live as a major destination for entertainers, politicians, athletes and other cultural icons during her over 20 year stint as host, Ripa has been honored with six Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host and 15 Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, with a win in the category in 2012.

Beginning her career in entertainment as an actress, Ripa’s success spans across numerous celebrated television series playing various roles. First appearing on the soap opera All My Children, where she met her husband Mark Consuelos on set, Ripa earned three Daytime Emmy nominations. Ripa additionally guest-starred on an episode of the hit comedy series Broad City, where her performance, playing an alternate version of her television persona, was met with rave reviews. Ripa also starred in three seasons of the half-hour ABC sitcom Hope & Faith and in 2003, took a turn in TV’s most coveted role, hosting Saturday Night Live.

Ripa and her husband ventured into the development side of entertainment when they began their NY-based production company, Milojo Productions. Milojo produces and creates content across multiple platforms, working with Bravo, Logo, VH1, E!, CMT, HGTV, WeTV, TLC, Oxygen, ABC Signature, Hulu and Discovery. Additionally, Milojo produced Emmy®-nominated documentary The Streak for ESPN and critically-acclaimed documentary Off The Rez for TLC.

Ripa has earned numerous accolades over the years, including the prestigious Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD and Glamour’s Woman of the Year Award. She is also consistently recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and has been named as part of its annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 list, as well as the publication’s 35 Most Powerful People in Media.

In September 2022, Ripa will add author to her resume, when her collection Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories is published by Dey Street Books.

Ripa lives in New York City with Mark Consuelos, and together the couple have three children.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dey Street Books (September 27, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063073307
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0063073302
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #86,098 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #802 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies
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Kelly Ripa is one of the most powerful voices in media, with a diverse body of work both on and off the camera. A household name for more than two decades and a career at ABC spanning over 30 years, Ripa has welcomed viewers with her sharp wit every morning as the host of the award-winning Live franchise. Having established Live as a major destination for entertainers, politicians, athletes and other cultural icons during her over 20 year stint as host, Ripa has been honored with six Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Talk Show Host and 15 Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show, with a win in the category in 2012.

Beginning her career in entertainment as an actress, Ripa’s success spans across numerous celebrated television series playing various roles. First appearing on the soap opera All My Children, where she met her husband Mark Consuelos on set, Ripa earned three Daytime Emmy nominations. Ripa additionally guest-starred on an episode of the hit comedy series Broad City, where her performance, playing an alternate version of her television persona, was met with rave reviews. Ripa also starred in three seasons of the half-hour ABC sitcom Hope & Faith and in 2003, took a turn in TV’s most coveted role, hosting Saturday Night Live.

Ripa and her husband ventured into the development side of entertainment when they began their NY-based production company, Milojo Productions. Milojo produces and creates content across multiple platforms, working with Bravo, Logo, VH1, E!, CMT, HGTV, WeTV, TLC, Oxygen, ABC Signature, Hulu and Discovery. Additionally, Milojo produced Emmy®-nominated documentary The Streak for ESPN and critically-acclaimed documentary Off The Rez for TLC.

Ripa has earned numerous accolades over the years, including the prestigious Excellence in Media Award from GLAAD and Glamour’s Woman of the Year Award. She is also consistently recognized by The Hollywood Reporter and has been named as part of its annual Women in Entertainment Power 100 list, as well as the publication’s 35 Most Powerful People in Media.

In September 2022, Ripa will add author to her resume, when her collection Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories is published by Dey Street Books.

Ripa lives in New York City with Mark Consuelos, and together the couple have three children.

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Customers find the book entertaining and relatable. They appreciate the author's sense of humor and her honesty about real issues. The writing style is praised as easy to read and poignant. Readers appreciate the authenticity, genuineness, and heartfeltness of the book. However, some found the content boring and unnecessary.

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142 customers mention "Readability"142 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and relatable. They describe it as a relaxing read with humorous stories that open up the author's world.

"...I found the show to be very entertaining. When I heard Kelly was writing a book, I was interested in reading it for sure...." Read more

"...I was so right! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I watch Live! fairly regularly so I thought I knew a lot about Kelly's life...." Read more

"...Such fun stories that open up her world a bit more to us, in the BFF over a martini vibe that I loved reading every night." Read more

"...It’s a great read and a fun read about her life and her children and her job, etc...." Read more

95 customers mention "Humor"88 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it relatable and laugh out loud. The sense of humor and candor are appreciated. Readers appreciate the quick pace and jokes. The author's wit and delivery style are also mentioned.

"...And I laughed out loud, truly, many times. I love her sense of humor. And her candor. Even the acknowledgements were entertaining...." Read more

"...Not just the sound, but her wit and style of delivery, the quick pace and the jokes that are always lilting along...." Read more

"...And she knows how to entertain. I had fun and laughed out loud a lot and now I will discuss it with my two adult daughters and try to skim past the..." Read more

"...every morning after the news as my background when I work. It’s funny and relatable. I love Kelly’s honesty and humor. Read it." Read more

57 customers mention "Pacing"57 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing and find it relatable. They appreciate the author's self-deprecating humor and her humanness. The book sheds light on the author's life, especially her feelings as a mother.

"...has a lovely family, a good marriage and such a good relationship with her parents and in-laws. That is very rare in the entertainment world today...." Read more

"...I couldn’t put it down because I was enjoying reading about her life." Read more

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"...She openly shares her experiences as wife and mother. This book is a relaxing read...you'll be glad you imbibed!" Read more

38 customers mention "Writing style"33 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing style. They find it easy to read, poignant, and a quick read from cover to cover. The author writes in a blog-style with a small storyline. Readers appreciate her quick wit and honest portrayal of women and moms.

"...Not just the sound, but her wit and style of delivery, the quick pace and the jokes that are always lilting along...." Read more

"...You redeemed yourself as a passionate writer, because ANYONE who has ever delivered a child to a college or university will feel every word that you..." Read more

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"that she really is just like us. Honestly written in the same voice we hear every morning...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the author's honesty and vulnerability about real issues. They find the book genuine, powerful, and hilarious. Readers appreciate the personal details of some of her life experiences.

"...Some stories I wish there had been more. But she seemed real and honest. A few things I don't love but her decisions are for her and her family...." Read more

"...to the title there are long winded stories but there are honest and true, some facts in the story I was surprised by but its a great read for a cozy..." Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed it . Her honesty, humor and sharp wit was fun and refreshing...." Read more

"I absolutely love this book! And I love how candid she is how open she is, and how real she is!..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's heartfelt and humorous writing style. They find it touching and relatable, with a genuine personality and soul. The writing shows empathy and insight into a family that truly loves each other. Readers appreciate the different perspectives on love and marriage presented in an honest and engaging way.

"...She has a lovely family, a good marriage and such a good relationship with her parents and in-laws...." Read more

"...Interesting - check. Emotional - check. Funny - check. Heart-warming - check. I enjoyed the stories almost as if they were told by a family member...." Read more

"...Kelly is my long lost sister. Her writing style is funny and poignant...." Read more

"...The book is funny, touching, contains experiences many of us can identify with but also gives a peek into "celebrity " life...." Read more

18 customers mention "Insight"10 positive8 negative

Customers have differing views on the book's insight. Some find it entertaining and informative, with words of wisdom and relatable moments in life. Others feel it lacks important or poignant information, is boring, and lacking depth.

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"...There was no reason for her to use the F word so much. Did not add anything to the book And her use of other cuss words...." Read more

"...Honestly written in the same voice we hear every morning. Insightful, showing us her joys and her fears while hoping we aren't judging her too..." Read more

"It isn't a biography, as such. More a lot of short essays on all the challenges and adventures in her life...." Read more

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"No real story, just anecdotes. I didn't finish it." Read more

"...Get to the point. I was disappointed in this book. It did not keep my attention...." Read more

"...But this book is poorly written, with stories that fail to land...." Read more

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Nanny
Loved the book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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Since I have been retired Kelly and Ryan have started my morning. Up until that point I really did not know too much about Kelly. I found the show to be very entertaining. When I heard Kelly was writing a book, I was interested in reading it for sure. She has a lovely family, a good marriage and such a good relationship with her parents and in-laws. That is very rare in the entertainment world today. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Of course there are things that I do not see eye-to-eye with Kelly, but more that I do. She and Mark have raised three good children and have not just stated they loved them, but showed it in so many ways. Just like our family. They treat their extended family with love and respect. Now that they are hosting LIVE together, I am sure it will continue to be my "go to" in the morning! Kelly you are a lovely lady but please stop dropping the F Bomb! You can make your point without using it! Not lady like at all!!!! Thanks for sharing your life with us! I am not going into detail, but we had a terrible tragedy in our family and I found it hard to read or concentrate. I am praying your book brought me out of that, because I read and enjoyed your book to the end!!

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Judy Schriener
Kelly's Voice Makes This So Good
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
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I never get the audio for the books I buy. But I knew that this one required it since Kelly herself was the reader. I was so right!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I watch Live! fairly regularly so I thought I knew a lot about Kelly's life. But this gave me a look at much more about her and her family. And I laughed out loud, truly, many times. I love her sense of humor. And her candor.

Even the acknowledgements were entertaining. Kelly knows how to make everything interesting.

Some stories were a little long and involved, but I typically skip some sections in every book I read and there were fewer in this one than normal so kudos to Kelly for that.

Recommended for any fan of Kelly Ripa.

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Emma Woodson
She’s In The Room!
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
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There are few of us who today don’t know Kelly Ripa and her clear iconic voice. Not just the sound, but her wit and style of delivery, the quick pace and the jokes that are always lilting along. When reading this book, it’s her voice coming so clear through the pages that she’s the voice in my head. I honestly could have been listening to an audiobook, it was like she was right there. Such fun stories that open up her world a bit more to us, in the BFF over a martini vibe that I loved reading every night.

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Brenda Nelson
Long winded short stories
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
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I absolutely love Kelly Ripa and I was very excited to get the copy of her book that she talked about so excitedly. It’s a great read and a fun read about her life and her children and her job, etc. I couldn’t put it down because I was enjoying reading about her life.

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John J. Bailey
It’s a chick book however…it is mostly fun even for guys.
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2023
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Live Wire by Kelly Ripa is indeed a chick book, at least many chapters are. But there are some wonderful life experiences that she relates in a fun and often funny way. And she knows how to entertain. I had fun and laughed out loud a lot and now I will discuss it with my two adult daughters and try to skim past the parts that might be embarrassing.

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Stacey D.
Real Life and Relatable
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2025
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There’s a reason why I watch Live! every morning after the news as my background when I work. It’s funny and relatable. I love Kelly’s honesty and humor. Read it.

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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2024
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Even if you're already a fan ( or not), this book is as refreshing as she is every day on her show. You'll receive blessings x 100, for all her storytelling! She openly shares her experiences as wife and mother. This book is a relaxing read...you'll be glad you imbibed!

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Don't Digress....this isn't Bridgerton.....LAST CHAPTER IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2022
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I felt at times that I was reading the script to" Bridgerton," with the DEAR READER sentiments. I love Kelly Ripa, and she is so relatable sharing her anxieties, stories of kids and family, and her career. It was a very quick read, but the side comments were a bit distracting......
Kudos, Kelly....my favorite heartfelt chapter was the empty nest one. You redeemed yourself as a passionate writer, because ANYONE who has ever delivered a child to a college or university will feel every word that you have written. You walked me through the entire days of 18 and 20 years ago as if it was yesterday....even shedding a tender tear, and remembering how tough it was. No one tells parents, "Hey! Congrats on the baby! In 18 years they'll leave you and only come back for laundry service, leftovers to pack up, and hanging out with their friends....not you." YOU TOTALLY CAPTURED THIS, and I thank you for the memories. xoxo

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Debbie
Interesting book
Reviewed in Canada on June 24, 2024
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Lots of fun things to learn about Kelly.
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catlover2012
Loved it
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2023
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I really enjoyed reading this book by Kelly Ripa. It was very entertaining and eye-opening. She is excellent at telling the story of her life so far. I am glad she chose to put this book out for all of us to get a peek into what goes on behind the scenes in that industry.

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Pat Craft
Enjoyable , easy read
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Humorous book. Kelly is very forthcoming about her life

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Great book and I love Kelly Ripa à lot

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Do not waste your time or more importantly your money on this boring book.
Reviewed in Canada on February 3, 2025
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Serving obnoxiously rotten book by a delightful tv character actor. The book is boring to say the least and not interesting AT ALL and as one who only reads biographies and autobiographies I was so looking forward to it.

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