Howard Stern

As a long-time fan of Howard Stern, I knew going in that this book was not written for me. This is a book designed for the masses, not the fans – and unlike a lot of fans, I’m fine with that. Stern fans can be really vitriolic and hostile, especially towards the man himself. To those fans, I recommend you do not read this book. You won’t learn many new things, and you’ll just hate on it anyway.

To anyone who thinks they know who Howard Stern is and what he stands for but have never show more actually listened to a show, read this book with an open mind. There is a lot to enjoy in the breadth and depth of the interviews and celebrities highlighted. You won’t find anything too disgusting or untoward or sexist. In fact, you will find that Stern is a warm, curious, self-deprecating person who struggles with his own psyche and tries to learn from the subjects of his interviews.

Many of the interviews I remembered listening to – at least large pieces of them. Some I barely remembered at all. They were all interesting and offered the reader insight into the world of those being interviewed as well as some thought-provoking views of the world and how to navigate it. Most had at least one laugh out loud moment. Both Stern and his interviewing style are endearing. show less

Despite reviews praising this book over Private Parts, I don't think it quite lives up to Howard Stern's first novel. Nevertheless, this is a very interesting book filled with juicy information for all fans of Howard Stern and his radio show. We're given glimpses of each personality and background information on some of Stern's finer moments in his radio career.

I would say the only negative about this book is the rather harsh treatment of his then-wife. When just published, I'm sure it show more could have been written off as an "act", but now knowing of their ultimate divorce, it's hard to view his words towards her as merely an act. show less

Really interesting to read about Howard Stern and how he got started. I liked the book way better than the movie, but that's always the case, isn't it? I felt a little more compassion for him after reading all he went through. It actually inspired me for a short time...but he's still a pig!

Comes Again
by Howard Stern
2019
Simon & Schuster
4.0 / 5.0

I have so much more respect for Howard Stern after reading the introduction to his new book, Comes Again. He tells of his OCD, and of his health scare of 2006.
Howard Stern also tells us of how embarrassed he is by his first two books and the first few decades of his career. In the 90s he began getting therapy- first once a week. Then twice a week. Then three times a week and eventually four days a week. He had to learn that other show more people had things to say, too. He explains the reason he did Americas Got Talent for 4 years was to try to change Americas perception of him. You gotta respect that.
This is a collection if previously broadcast interviews with many people. Some are excerpted. Each interview is prefaced with commentary that is current and relevant to today, and it is the best part of the book. He is at his wittiest here.
My overall favorite interview was with Sia, but this is a very chucky thick book full of interviews. I liked Rosie O'Donnells interview, who is now one of Howard's closest friends and Anderson Cooper. But they all are fun to read.
It must have been extremely difficult to accept and then publicly admit he is embarrassed by his past. I respect him more! show less