New York Times Best-Selling Authors: Snooki and 5 Other Celebs Who Made the List [PHOTOS]

When Snooki announced she had made the New York Times bestseller list in January 2011, some may have thought it was a sign of the apocalypse. But the pint-sized "Jersey Shore" star is just one of several seemingly underqualified celebrities who can themselves a New York Times best-selling author. 

Being a celebrity today means doing it all, from movies to music to fragrances. It's not unusual for a celebrity to extend their reach into publishing. And most of the celebrities on this list have more than one book out in the world.

Click through to see celebrities who made the list.

Snooki With Make-up

Paris Hilton made the list for her 2004 memoir, "Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose.”

Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian became New York Times best-selling authors for their 2010 book "Kardashian Konfidential."

Jenny McCarthy made the list for 2007 book "Louder Than Words," in which she goes into her experiences with her son, who has autism.

Nicole Richie gets the honor for her 2005 novel "The Truth About Diamonds."

Former Playmate Kendra Wilkinson made the list for her 2010 memoir "Sliding Into Home."