Top 3 Memoirs in English from 2024

Looking for a good read this fall? The year 2024 brought a wave of powerful memoirs—written by a pop icon, a Supreme Court justice, and a former British Prime Minister. Each offers a very different glimpse into fame, power, and resilience.

🎤 1. Cher: The Memoir – Part One

Few people have reinvented themselves more times than Cher. Her 2024 memoir captures her 60-year journey from 1960s pop stardom to cultural icon, written with her trademark candor and wit. The book debuted at #1 on the New York Times list, confirming what fans already knew—Cher’s story still sells. Expect dazzling celebrity tales, heartbreak, and the hard-earned wisdom of a woman who has truly “been there.”

⚖️ 2. Lovely One: A Memoir by Ketanji Brown Jackson 

The first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court offers an inspiring, deeply personal portrait of family, perseverance, and justice. Jackson’s Lovely One topped bestseller lists on release, striking a chord with readers who value integrity and representation. Her story is both powerful and uplifting—perfect for book clubs that like to discuss courage, character, and change.

🇬🇧   3. Unleashed by Boris Johnson

  

Whatever your politics, Boris Johnson’s memoir made a splash. The former British Prime Minister recounts his turbulent years in office and his trademark larger-than-life escapades. With first-week sales topping 40,000 copies in the U.K., Unleashed quickly became one of 2024’s most talked-about books—equal parts political theatre and self-defense.

💡 Honorable Mentions

Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten — part memoir, part inspiration for creative living.

Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie — a poetic and courageous reflection on survival and art.

🌺 Organic Granny’s Take

Memoirs let us see how people transform adversity into meaning. Whether you’re drawn to the glamour of Cher, the grace of Ketanji Brown Jackson, or the bravado of Boris Johnson, these 2024 bestsellers remind us that every life—famous or ordinary—has chapters worth sharing.