16 New Must-Read Celebrity Memoirs

There have already been several juicy celebrity memoirs from big names this year, including Prince Harry's Spare and Love, Pamela by Pamela Anderson last winter and spring releases from Paris Hilton, Chita Rivera, Elliot Page, among others, but this season's crop is particularly bountiful. A veritable constellation of stars are gracing us with their own side of the story. Here are the buzziest new (and coming soon) celebrity memoirs to hit the shelves this fall.

Music icons

Talking to My Angels

Twenty years after the success of her first memoir, Melissa Etheridge takes stock of the intervening years, recounting euphoric triumphs and the life-altering tragedies. A remarkable storyteller, the Grammy- and Oscar-winning rocker offers a rich portrait of success and survival.

Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating and Dusting Off Your Boots

Country music legend Reba McIntire takes you behind the scenes and shares (in her own words) "some simple, not-that-fancy truths I live by and a bunch of good stories, photos, and recipes that go along with them." This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys an easygoing Western lifestyle.

Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones

In this beautifully illustrated celebration, global superstar Dolly Parton shares, for the first time, the story behind her lifelong passion for fashion. With entertaining personal stories and 450 full-color photographs, she reveals how she developed her own distinct, iconic style.

Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)

Not many memoirs are generational events. But when Sly Stone, one of the few true musical geniuses of the last century, decides to finally tell his life story, it can't be called anything else. Like Sly, himself, it's honest and playful, sharp and blunt, emotional and analytical, always moving and never standing still.

The Woman in Me

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. Now she reveals for the first time her own story, on her own terms, at last.

Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs

Country music great Willie Nelson tells the stories behind 160 of his favorite songs. Along the way, he shares personal anecdotes about his guitar Trigger, his loved ones, and the artists he collaborated with, including Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, and more.

My Name is Barbra

Barbra Streisand is, by any account, a living legend, an icon who has excelled in every area of entertainment. She shares her story, from growing up in Brooklyn and her first appearances in New York nightclubs to her EGOT-winning performances and her happy marriage to James Brolin.

TV and movie stars

Leslie F*cking Jones

Saturday Night Live alum Leslie Jones invites readers into her brutally honest story. The comedian keeps her sense of humor intact even as she shares experiences of childhood sexual abuse, racism, and family tragedy. SNL fans will especially enjoy getting her insider's perspective on making the show.   

Thicker Than Water

While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. Her memoir offers an intimate view into her life—as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer.

Making It So

From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations. Now, he offers a revealing look at his life in a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself.

In the Form of a Question

Answer: Who Is Amy Schneider? In eighth grade, she was voted "Most likely to appear on Jeopardy!" Decades later, this trailblazer finally got her chance. Now, she shares her singular journey to becoming an unlikely transgender icon and hero to millions. Her super power: Boundless curiosity and fearless questioning.

Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life

The world's greatest bodybuilder. The highest paid movie star. The leader of the world's sixth largest economy. That these are the same person sounds like the setup to a joke, right? Part memoir, part self-help, Arnold Schwarzenegger's book offers a glimpse into his toolkit for success.

Worthy

In a media-driven landscape that often fabricates false narratives, Jada Pinkett-Smith reveals herself in an intimate conversation with readers. She answers questions about her difficult childhood, her marriage, her parenting style, her career choices, and the intense scrutiny that followed "the slap."

If You Would Have Told Me

If you would have told a young John Stamos flipping burgers at his dad's fast-food joint that one day he'd be a household name and that, at the height of his success, he'd be living alone, divorced, with no kids, high on a cocktail of forgetting, he might've asked, "You want fries with that?"

Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond

From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, comes a deeply thoughtful memoir about his struggle to become whole. Launched into stardom as "The Fonz" in the beloved Happy Days, the brilliant, funny Winkler has worked to transcend the role that made him a star.

Nuff Said

News personality Tyrus picks up where he left off in Just Tyrus, delivering a series of gut-wrenching, heart-rending and redemptive tales from his remarkable life and coupling them with no-nonsense insights on the hottest issues being discussed around the country.

Get the inside scoop on your fave celeb with this bonanza of iconic entertainment memoirs!

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