The best new memoirs and autobiographies of 2024

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.

2024 has been a blockbuster year for 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, we've rounded up some of the best memoirs and autobiographies for every kind of reader.