Celebrity Biographies & Memoirs That Make Great Gifts
With the holiday season fast approaching and numerous celebrity memoirs and biographies being released each week, it can be overwhelming to choose which ones to read and which to save for later. Luckily, we’ve done some of that work for you, curating a list of can’t-miss  — including both brand new books and old favorites. Whether you’re looking for gifts for loved ones, or a read to cozy up with yourself, these books are guaranteed to entertain, enlighten, and amuse.
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Add to BookshelfWe All Shine On
by Elliot Mintz
A personal and revealing look at the last ten years of John Lennon’s life and his partnership with Yoko Ono, written by the friend who knew them best.
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The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.
by Peter Ames Carlin
An electrifying cultural biography of the greatest and last American rock band of the millennium, whose music ignited a generation — and reasserted the power of rock and roll.
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Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (or Just Me)?
by Jay Ellis
Jay Ellis, star of HBO’s Insecure, tells the story of growing up with an imaginary best friend you will never forget — part Dwayne Wayne from A Different World, part Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air — in this hilarious, vulnerable memoir.
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The Wall of Life
by Shirley MacLaine
Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine shares a dazzling memoir in photographs, chronicling her extraordinary life with 150+ images from her personal archive.
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From Here to the Great Unknown: Oprah’s Book Club
by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
Born to an American myth and raised in the wilds of Graceland, Lisa Marie Presley tells her whole story for the first time in this raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir faithfully completed by her daughter, Riley Keough.
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Viewfinder
by Jon M. Chu and Jeremy McCarter
From visionary director Jon M. Chu comes a powerful, inspiring memoir of belonging, creativity, and learning to see who you really are.
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Be Ready When the Luck Happens
by Ina Garten
In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten — aka the Barefoot Contessa, author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon — shares her personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.
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Good Lookin’ Cookin’
by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George
You’re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.
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My Name Is Barbra
by Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand is, by any account, a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) winners and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in the history of popular music. No entertainer’s memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand’s, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans.Â
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Spare
by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex
Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, and healing. For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.
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$22.00Buy from Other Retailers:
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The Road Is Good
by Uzo Aduba
A powerful, timely memoir of Black immigrant identity, the story of an unforgettable matriarch, and a unique coming-of-age story by Nigerian American actress Uzo Aduba.
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