Sprinkling a smidgeon of showbiz glamour over the year's publishing, the big names were out in force when it came to the best entertainment books of 2023. Across film, TV and comedy, we present the must-own memoirs and writing on all things media.
Hollywood royalty from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Jada Pinkett Smith shared their stories and hard-won wisdom this year, whilst Elliot Page reflected on transition and mental health and Roger Lewis chronicled the turbulent relationship of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
In this powerful and empowering book, the legendary actor, bodybuilder and former Californian Governor shares the mental tools and principles – from open-minded curiosity to commitment to giving back – with which he has carved his way to success and living a meaningful life.
An actor who has always boldly gone where few others could, Patrick Stewart lifts the lid on his incredible career on stage and screen, from a Yorkshire childhood to captaining the USS Enterprise.
Full of the hard-won wisdom that actress and movie star Jada Pinkett Smith has acquired throughout her eventful life and stellar career, Worthy is a call for the compassion and self-love that we all need to embrace.
One of Hollywood's most respected and versatile actors delivers his playful and engaging life story, tracing a path from his boarding school youth in New Zealand to global stardom in films such as Jurassic Park and The Piano.
From a turbulent childhood to brushes with death and a rollercoaster ride to global stardom, movie star and fashion icon Julia Fox recounts her incredible life story in exhilarating style.
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This magisterial biography of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton doubles as a captivating study in fame, creativity and grand passion, tracing the couple’s at times triumphant at times tragic relationship in a world filled with of jewels, vodka and yachts as well as violence and recrimination.
From the hunger and desperation of his Bavarian childhood to descending into an active volcano and living amongst grizzly bears, the jaw-dropping memoir of one of cinema's true mavericks boasts revelations on every page.
The definitive volume on one of the nation's most beloved cult films, Benjamin's stunning book brings together exclusive interviews, never-before-seen images and exciting archive material to tell the full story of Bruce Robinson's quotable masterpiece and its cinematic legacy.
Read all about the beloved stars of the small screen courtesy of our hand-picked selection of magnificent memoirs, as everyone from the irrepresible Miriam Margolyes, inspirational Johannes Radebe and irreverent Kaleb Cooper hold forth.
Ever outspoken, controversial and spectacularly entertaining, Britain's naughtiest national treasure and the author of This Much is True returns with more juicy, jaw-dropping stories from her eventful life and career.
Spanning the pandemic and beyond, The Chateau: Forever Home concludes the Strawbridges' engaging Gallic adventure, as the challenges of lockdown force the family to find new ways of funding their dream.
Recounted with all the candid charm and laugh-out-loud stories that only Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancy can deliver, this side-splitting guide to modern relationships takes in everything from first dates to school WhatsApp groups.
Revealing hidden depths to the iconic It Girl and heiress, Paris Hilton's courageously candid and unflinching memoir lays bare the abuse and casual cruelty she endured during her youth and how she has managed to turn her life around.
Written with her customary warmth, wit and humanity, this collection of musings on all things religious from the Reverend Kate Bottley is soothing balm for when the world seems ranged against you.
From gravy wrestling to wife carrying, the breakout star of Clarkson's Farm and author of The World According to Kaleb takes readers on a hilarious and enlightening tour of Britain's most unusual rural traditions.
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The entrepreneur, podcast host and Dragon's Den star reveals the fundamental lessons he has learned in his business career in this insightful follow-up to Happy Sexy Millionaire.
Charting her path from the 1990s most famous cover girl to a devoted mother and activist, Pamela Anderson’s revealing and deeply personal memoir reflects an extraordinary life in and out of the limelight.
From Thomas' love poetry to Fanny's rules of etiquette, dive deeper into the wonderful, warm-hearted world of the hit BBC sitcom Ghosts courtesy of this side-splitting literary spin-off.
The iconic Strictly Come Dancing star's moving memoir charts his incredible rise to success and how it has enabled him to actively fight against homophobia and racism.
Combining the glamour of TV stardom on The Great British Bake Off and Strictly Come Dancing with powerful and affecting vignettes about body dysmorphia and crushing self-doubt, Whaite's inspiring memoir is an empowering tribute to optimism and resilience.
In this revealing and honest memoir, Coleen Rooney sheds light on the realities and pressures of her life in the limelight, as well as on the very public drama of friendship and betrayal she lived through from 2019 to 2022.
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From inhabiting the Fonz in Happy Days to garnering critical acclaim in Barry, the nicest man in Hollywood tells his remarkable, uplifting story with characteristic wit and humility in this wonderfully entertaining memoir.
From Blue Peter to Strictly Come Dancing and countless gruelling physical and emotional challenges, In My Stride tells the much-loved presenter's story with characteristic warmth and humility.
Charting the highly respected newsreader's path from paper rounds in Bolton to the pinnacle of news broadcasting, Myrie's masterful memoir reflects on race, class and how he refuses to be defined by his background.
Brimming with charisma and thirst for life, this moving memoir from multi-award winning actor and campaigner Tommy Jessop traces his inspirational career both in the world of theatre and as an activist working to raise awareness of Down syndrome.
Wonderfully candid and unguarded, Behind the Shoulder Pads finds the inimitable Dame Joan Collins revealing some of her juiciest showbiz anecdotes, from her complex relationship with sister Jackie to her iconic tenure on Dynasty and beyond.
Celebrate sixty years of the iconic science fiction show with this definitive, stunningly presented volume, as the Doctors and their companions and enemies tell their own stories across time and space.
Tickle your funny bone with a parade of perfectly hilarious comedians as Peter Kay recalls his televisual exploits, Billy Connolly ruminates on his travels, Dawn French cringes at her past embarrassments and Alan Partridge sets about proving he really is the world's greatest human.
From making the tea at Granada to stardom and national adoration in Phoenix Nights and Car Share, the beloved comedian reveals stories, anecdotes and insights from his television career in his characteristically side-splitting fashion.
From America to the Arctic and from Nepal to New Zealand, Rambling Man is Billy Connolly's love letter to the locations, people and incredible adventures that have resulted from a life on the open road.
Following up the inspiring masterpiece of memoir writing that was I, Partridge, Norwich's legendary radio and television personality delivers an unputdownable tour de force about the heroic (metaphorical) rebuilding of his career and the selfless (literal) rebuilding of a lighthouse in a small coastal village in Kent.
A clarion call to revel in twattishness from one of the nation's most beloved comedians and actors, Dawn French's hilarious memoir looks back with affection on six decades of cringeworthy moments.
From alternative comedy upstart to TV icon, Adrian Edmondson tells his barnstorming story of life in the limelight, musing on his repressive childhood, Norse heritage and legendary working relationship with Rik Mayall.
Recounting the popular comedian's life through the prism of food, Glutton charts the diabetic Gamble's agonies over sweet treats, his teenage battle with obesity and his love of cooking in adult life in hilarious and heartwarming prose.
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The acclaimed funnywoman reflects on a lifetime of mistakes and bad decisions and how she just might be turning things around in this hilarious and bittersweet memoir.
Khorsandi looks back on her chaotic life through the retrospective lens of her recent ADHD diagnosis in this witty, poignant and invaluable mix of memoir and self-help manual.
Brilliantly original and completely hilarious, the much-loved comedian's rollicking memoir recounts a multitude of tall tales through a series of vibrant cartoons.
The comedian and novelist outlines numerous occasions when he has metaphorically died, from stand-up gigs gone wrong to childhood dreams quashed, in this side-splitting and eminently relatable memoir.
A love letter to the comic maestro, Barry Cryer: Same Time Tomorrow? charts the life and legendary sixty-year career of the much missed comedian with much affection and intimate insight.
A definitive survey of the British comedy tradition from Stan Laurel to Ricky Gervais, Stubbs' hugely entertaining and informative book tells a wide-ranging and disparate story with immense clarity and wit.
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