Anticipated Memoirs 2025 (after Feb)

  • Accidentally on Purpose By Kristen Kish, the winner of season 10 of Top Chef, this memoir covers her childhood, reality show experience, and coming out. (April)
  • Matriarch By Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, this memoir covers her upbringing, time with Destiny’s Child, and watching her children become stars. (April)
  • To Save and to Destroy: Writing as an Other By Viet Thanh Nguyen, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sympathizer, this memoir is about otherness and political solidarity. (April)
  • Spellbound By comedian Phil Hanley, this memoir is about his journey to success. (March)
  • Shattered By Hanif Kureishi, this memoir is about his life after a fall left him unable to walk. (Feb)
  • What Is My Legacy By Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger. (Is a Jan release but worth mentioning)
  • An Exercise in Uncertainty By Jonathan Gluck, this memoir is about his two decades living with a rare blood cancer. (June)

I’m That Girl by Jordan Chiles
This memoir by the Olympic gymnast is set to be released in 2025, detailing her path to success and personal growth.

Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts by Margaret Atwood
Scheduled for November 4, 2025, this memoir by the acclaimed author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” reflects on her life and literary career.

The Harder I Fight the More I Love You by Neko Case
Released on February 14, 2025, this memoir by the singer-songwriter delves into her challenging childhood and musical career.

Saving Five: A Memoir of Hope by Amanda Nguyen
Set to be released on March 4, 2025, this memoir by the civil rights activist and founder of Rise details her journey and advocacy work.

Fahrenheit-182: A Humorous and Inspirational Memoir by Mark Hoppus
Scheduled for release on April 8, 2025, this memoir by the Blink-182 bassist offers an inside look into his life and the music industry

“My Life on the Road” by Gloria Steinem
While this is a re-release, it’s a memoir worth mentioning for its continued impact. In it, the feminist icon recounts her life journey and her trailblazing work in the women’s movement. Look for updates and special editions in 2025.

“Breaking Free” by Simone Biles
The Olympic gold medalist gymnast will reflect on her incredible career, her personal struggles, and her journey of resilience. This memoir is anticipated to be released in 2025.

Free by Amanda Knox

Amanda Knox spent almost four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn’t commit.

Don’t Look Back, You’ll Trip Over by Michael Caine

English actor

‘The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward’ by Melinda French Gates

After Bill Gates memoir dropped this month with “Source Code” follow it up with Melinda’s memoir.

‘Karen: A Brother Remembers’ by Kelsey Grammer

When he was just 20 years old, his younger sister, Karen, then 18, was kidnapped, raped and stabbed to death. The loss had a profound effect on the actor, who is now sharing her story and the way he’s found hope and healing in the decades since.

Cher: Part Two

I read Part-one and it was fantastic.

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