I cannot remember why Anna Kendrick’s memoir, Scrappy Little Nobody, was the first book I chose to read/listen to in 2020, but it was. I think I might have liked the title, honestly. And it was great to find out Anna was basically playing different versions of herself in her films, because she is such a dork, and I relate.

I always like celebrities who seem like they could be me. Anna’s stories in the book are both funny and endearing. I liked her recollections of her (very) early career and her views on child acting. I enjoyed the fact that it felt like she didn’t believe her life either, that she was just as shocked as the rest of us that she was a famous actress, and that she felt like she had imposter syndrome.

Her book wasn’t very long, about 250ish pages, and I was amused all they way through. It’s a fun, light hearted read that is perfect for a couple of days at the beach.

I will also say it’s a great book for a car ride – Anna Kendrick did her own audiobook reading, and that was a great move. Anna was great at it. I’ve heard some actors/actresses reading their own work and not being so great at it, but she did a great job. I really appreciated her phrasing and tone.

Short, fun book. If you like Anna Kendrick, go for Scrappy Little Nobody.

Tagged: authors: anna kendrick, books: scrappy little nobody, genre: autobiography, genre: humor, genre: memoir, genre: non-fiction