Chapter One Hundred Eighty-Six: The Princess Diarist

So I wanted something potentially fun to listen to in the car, and I'd say the audiobook of Carrie Fisher's newest memoir, The Princess Diarist, fit the bill just right. Fisher reads it herself, mostly, except for the actual excerpts from the diary she kept while filming Star Wars: A New Hope, which is read by her daughter, Billie Lourd. While a good part of the (relatively short) book is devoted to her affair during the filming with Harrison Ford, Fisher never goes into too much detail--as she says, this isn't soft porn for hardened science-fiction fans. (And if that line doesn't convince you that this is a book worth listening to or reading, I don't think anything else I can say about it will!) Of course, Fisher also muses on her unique relationship with Princess Leia, ranging from weightier feelings like being overshadowed by her to funnier consequences, like having countless men tell her she was their first crush--and of course, no discussion of Princess Leia could be complete without a mention of the infamous golden bikini. And a good portion of the book considers the realities of celebrity, especially of doing book signings, with several pretty funny tales of interactions with the fans.  The Princess Diarist is an interesting glimpse into Fisher's life during Star Wars--she was only 19 at the time, so prepare for some angst--and offers both serious reflection and a hearty dose of humor. If you're a fan of Star Wars or just looking for an interesting memoir, I'd definitely recommend The Princess Diarist.