Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories

Written by Kelly Ripa

Narrated by Kelly Ripa

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. 

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Sep 27, 2022
• ISBN: 9780063073326

Kelly Ripa

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. 

Reviews for Live Wire

[Kathleen McGuinn · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Such a waste of time I’ll never get back.So boring

[c Kops · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

If you’re a fan, I’m sure you’ll find plenty to love - if you’re a hater, I’m sure you’ll find plenty to hate…and if you were slightly curious you’ll probably still be slightly curious. I was expecting more but this was pleasant enough. #MoreMehThanYeah #BorrowNotBuy

[Lauri Smith · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent and so funny! I listened in my car and found myself laughing out loud… a lot!!! Thanks Kelli!

[Debra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very funny and a look into a working mom’s life.

[Lourdes Asiain · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book, so so funny and deep at the same time .

[Regina Ferguson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hilarious!! I’ll definitely be listening to this again! You’re gonna love it!!

[Karen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thouroughly delightful and entertaining. Kelly: you know how to tell a story. I love the wit, good humor and wisdom. I was sad when this book ended. And I love that Mark participated too. And parents (which I am not) are sure to appreciate the stories about having kids, from babyhood to spreading their fledgling wings. Well done!

[Glenda W · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The story about Richard Gere was so cute. It was hysterical!!

[Julianne Gemmell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Clever, funny, interesting, insightful. So glad I listened to it!!

[T Gram · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Kelly Ripa is so funny!! She is amazingly so real and honest, I'm now her biggest fan.

[Terik · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A heartfelt yet fun & funny audiobook listen. Even if you’re not a fan of Kelly’s, I dare you to listen to it and not laugh out loud at least once.

[Erin Cloer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Kelly to begin with! He voice and demeanor are always engaging. I laughed so many times and she even had me crying. I love the way she loves her husband and that is abundantly clear in this book. Such a fun listen! I didn’t want it to end.

[rose · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What an enjoyable book. There are definitely some great little tidbits here. Great feel. Laughing with you and felt those heartfelt moments too. Very Relatable !Quick read. You won’t want to put it down … or turn off

Thank you for recording your book.
As a dyslexic, I don’t enjoy reading but thoroughly enjoy listening .
Congrats ! And thank you
for these candid essays .
Go E a g l e s!

[Tammy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love everything about Kelly Ripa and I really loved hearing about different events and moments in her life that us as the public never knew! Thanks Kelly for just being you!

[Patricia Bono · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book. Watch every day and I cried at the end! Thank you for sharing your story.