Compelling new memoirs and autobiographies to read this year

From jaw-dropping revelations and stranger-than-fiction anecdotes, to quieter moments of reflection, pain, and joy that we can all relate to, there are few books more captivating or edifying than a good memoir.

In recent months, we've seen unmissable new releases from public figures, political agents for change, cultural icons and world-leading authors, ready to share their story in their own words. Whether you're interested in the inner reflections of sporting and film legends, the no-holds-barred confessions of a former City trader, or the inspirational messages of those who have shaped national and global politics, these are some of the best of our latest memoirs and autobiographies for every kind of reader.