Amy Poehler Becomes The Latest Funnywoman To Pen A Book

According to the Hollywood Reporter, the book will be released by HarperCollins in 2014 and is describe as “an illustrated, nonlinear diary full of humor and honesty and brimming with true stories, fictional anecdotes and life lessons.”

Vulture has already called it “your new favorite book.”

Though she has previously written episodes of the 1998 series “Upright Citizens Brigade” and “Parks and Recreation,” this marks her first published work of prose.  

In recent years, books by female TV stars have been a hot commodity. “Bossypants,” written by Poehler’s friend and collaborator Tina Fey, has sold more than 2 million copies, while works by Ellen DeGeneres, Chelsea Handler, Mindy Kailing and Sarah Silverman have also climbed the best-seller lists.  

Poehler’s new venture comes just a few months after “Girls” creator Lena Dunham earned $3.7 million to pen a collection of essays titled “Not That Kind of Girl.”

The literary success that these women have had shows that the role of women in comedy is changing for the better.

Poehler has been enjoying a slew of career victories as of late. The “Saturday Night Live” alum has made notable talk show appearances on both “The Tonight Show” and “Ellen.”

The 41-year-old also appeared in a gorgeous Stella McCarthy gown at the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards and coordinated with Best Actress in a Comedy Series winner Julia Louis- Dreyfus for one of the funniest moments of the night.

On Jan. 13, she earned rave reviews when she co-hosted the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards with Fey.

Last week, Poehler’s film “A.C.O.D” ("Adult Child of Divorce") made its debut at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

The comedy, which also stars Adam Scott and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, has garnered praise from various critics.    

At the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Fey thanked the star in her acceptance speech.

"I share this with my sweet friend Amy Poehler, who I've known for so long. I've stolen so many of your moves," Fey said. Adding, "Amy, I've known you since you were pregnant with Lena Dunham."

Poehler and Arnett were married for nine years of marriage. The pair has two sons, Archie, 3, and Abel, 2. The two were previously considered Hollywood’s “funniest couple.”

Refreshingly, the star has made the wise decision to refrain from talking publically about the separation.