Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots (Includes Behind-the-Scenes Stories, Personal Photos, Delicious Recipes, and Lifestyle Tips)

Written by Reba McEntire

Narrated by Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, Carly Pearce and 5 more

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Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at Reba's life and learn tips to savor life's simple pleasures with the people you love most.

The best things in life are really not that fancy. This audiobook featuring all-things-Reba invites you to get back to the basics of life: fun, food, friends, and family. In her first book in over two decades, actress and country music legend Reba McEntire takes you behind the scenes and shares the stories, recipes, and Oklahoma-style truths that guide her life.

The perfect gift for anyone who loves down-home recipes, the western lifestyle, heartwarming stories, and a good laugh from the Queen of Country!

Read by Reba herself, the audiobook includes exclusive, behind-the-scenes conversations with Reba and her family and friends! These interviews are available only to audio listeners. You'll hear from:

• Dolly Parton
• Ronnie Dunn
• Kix Brooks
• Carrie Underwood
• Lauren Daigle
• Vince Gill
• Luke Bryan
• Kristin Chenoweth
• Reba's siblings
• Carly Pearce
• Tony Brown
• Terri Clark
• Hillary Scott

 

FROM REBA:

"To me, there's nothing better than sitting on the back porch looking out at the land that goes on for miles. A beautiful sunset and then me, just sipping on a glass of iced tea (or whiskey and Sprite) with my friends and family. I don't know what heaven's going to look like, but I hope it feels like Oklahoma. Throw in some beans and cornbread, and I'm all set.

"Okies know that the secret to a good life is to keep things simple and be thankful for what the good Lord's given you. That's what I want to get back to. Simple fun, hard work, good food, and laughing with those you love. Everything I'm doing in my life from here on out—personal or professional, doesn't matter—I'm going to have fun.

"That's what I'm sharing in this book—some simple, not-that-fancy truths I live by and a bunch of good stories, photos, and recipes that go along with them. So if you're looking to slow down, get back to basics, and have a heckuva lot of fun, I think we're going to have a good time together. Come on in, kick off your boots (or leave them on, I don't care), and learn how to bring a little bit of my downhome-inspired life into your own."

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

Not That Fancy includes:

• Never-before-told stories from rodeoing with her family to pranks with Brooks & Dunn to falling in love over a plate of tater tots
• Behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her music and acting career, with inspiration on how to follow your passion, trust your gut, and take a chance on yourself
• Lighthearted lifestyle tips on how to achieve Reba's signature hairstyle, plan a down-to-earth date night, throw an effortless dinner party, and more
• An audiobook companion PDF download that includes nearly 200 photographs from Reba's childhood, career, and personal life—many of which are straight from Reba's phone—and more than 60 recipes for appetizers, mains, sides, desserts, and cocktails from Reba's personal kitchen, from friends and family, and from her restaurant, Reba's Place

 

Not That Fancy is ideal for Reba fans, country music lovers, or anyone who enjoys an easygoing western lifestyle.

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harper Celebrate
• Release date: Oct 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9781400238279

Reba McEntire

Multimedia entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail, and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honors from the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, American Music Awards, People's Choice Awards, Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, GRAMMY® Awards, and Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards. Reba was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success, including 35 career number one singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists. Reba's Top 10 success spans five straight decades, landing her in the singular group with only George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, who have the same achievement. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe®-nominated actress has multiple movie credits to her name, a critically acclaimed lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun, and starred in the six-season television sitcom Reba. Reba has also proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with longstanding brand partnerships that include her Dillard's clothing line and her western footwear collection REBA by Justin™. She has even added restaurateur to the list with Reba's Place, a restaurant, bar, retail, and entertainment venue in Atoka, Oklahoma. For more information, visit? www.Reba.com.

Reviews for Not That Fancy

[Kimberly Nielsen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Reba and life story is great inspiration to me

[Kerry Stametz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book. I’d read this again and would also read anything else that Ms. Reba writes in the future!

[Lucy Wairimu · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful book. Lovely heartwarming stories! I love so much it!!

[Debbie Bell · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent book! I've always been a fan of Rebas. Ever since I heard Fancy for the first time! But now I'm an even a bigger fan! I'm so glad she narrated this book herself! No one else would have been able to do it! And then to hear all of her celebrity friends and how much they love her! And to listen to her and her siblings reminiscing! It was like being a fly on the wall! I got this book for Christmas and just loved the visual of it! And all of the recipes! But you definitely have to listen to the audiobook along with it!

[Karen Chandler · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This is a little of her history, anf and other singers talking about her.