Lena Dunham Memoir: Famesick, What the Book Covers
Famesick is Lena Dunham’s second memoir. It covers the years after Girls made her famous, when public life collided with chronic illness and addiction, and looks at the key personal and professional relationships of that time.
- Book: Famesick: A Memoir
- Author: Lena Dunham
- Published: April 14, 2026, Random House
- Themes: fame, chronic illness, addiction
- Notable: Debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list.
What is Lena Dunham’s new book?
Famesick is Lena Dunham’s second memoir. It covers the years after Girls made her famous, when public life collided with chronic illness and addiction, and looks at the key personal and professional relationships of that time.
About Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham is a writer, director and actress who created HBO’s Girls and wrote the 2014 essay collection Not That Kind of Girl.
What the book covers
- Life in the public eye after Girls
- Living with endometriosis and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- Addiction to prescription drugs and recovery
- Relationships and collaborations from those years
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Girls fans and readers of candid memoirs about illness and fame.
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What is Lena Dunham’s new book?
Lena Dunham’s new book is Famesick, a memoir published by Random House, out April 14, 2026.
What is Famesick about?
Famesick is Lena Dunham’s second memoir. It covers the years after Girls made her famous, when public life collided with chronic illness and addiction, and looks at the key personal and professional relationships of that time.
When was Famesick released?
Famesick by Lena Dunham was published by Random House on April 14, 2026.
Who is Lena Dunham?
Lena Dunham is a writer, director and actress who created HBO’s Girls and wrote the 2014 essay collection Not That Kind of Girl.
Where can I buy Famesick?
Famesick is available from major retailers including Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Audible, and from local bookstores.
Can I write a memoir even if I’m not famous?
Yes. Most memoirs are written by people who are not public figures, often for family or a small readership. Many people work with a memoir ghostwriter who interviews them and writes the book in their voice. Our Writer Match Quiz can help you find the right kind of writer.
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