9 Celebrity Memoirs Coming Out in 2017 to Preorder Right Now

Millions around the world were shocked when the patriarch of the Jenner/Kardashian family came out as transgender in 2015. Now living as Caitlyn, she opened up about her journey in the famous April 2015 Vanity Fair cover story, as well as her short-lived docu-series, I Am Cait. However, nothing is quite as powerful as print. Her highly anticipated autobiography, The Secrets of My Life, will address everything, from her life as Bruce and becoming an Olympic Gold medalist, to getting married and having children, to finding the bravery to go through her transition.

Out April 25

In 2016, country music duo Joey + Rory captivated millions as they opened up about their personal struggles as Joey battled cervical cancer. Their heartwarming messages of hope, love, and support inspired many. Tragically, after a very brave fight, Joey passed away in March of 2016, leaving behind their 2-year-old daughter. Now, after months of mourning, Rory is ready to open up about his career, music, and how his life changed forever when he found love. Though heart wrenching, This Life I Live: One Man's Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed It Forever is sure to be an inspirational tale.

Out Feb. 14

Two-time Teen Choice Award winner Lilly Singh is a YouTube personality who has made billions laugh (yes, she has 1.63 billion views!) with her hilariously spot-on depictions of every day life, meet and greets with celebrities, and more. Her YouTube channel is called Superwoman and in her How to Be a Bawse, she tells you how to become one just like her. Singh says that reaching your goals and getting what you want is all about hard work and determination — there are no such things as shortcuts. A look into her personal and professional life, her book gives a step-by-step breakdown of how she achieved success, and includes acute advice on how you can do the same.

Out March 28

Twenty-three-year-old Sceam Queens star Keke Palmer is a talented young actress known for speaking her mind on issues important to her. However, despite her success and confident demeanor, she has faced hardships just like the rest of us. In her first published work, I Don't Belong to You: Quiet the Noise and Find Your Voice, Keke opens up about her personal life, career, and how she deals with anxiety, sexuality, bullying, body image, and more. In addition to sharing her own journey, Keke gives others advice such as "start living with purpose now," "be a work in progress," and "you can't play it safe."

Out Jan. 31

As one of the most talented actors of our generation, Alec Baldwin knows how to get into someone else's skin and become a whole new person (just check out his roles in Beetlejuice, 30 Rock, and SNL). In his new autobiography Nevertheless, Baldwin pulls off the mask and lets us see the real him for the first time, delving into his childhood, parent's broken marriage, previous political aspirations, drug and alcohol addictions, and more.

Out April 4

In her 2014 autobiography, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina, Misty Copeland shared the trials and tribulations that followed her on the road to becoming the first African American principal dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre. In addition to her undeniable talent, it took hard work, dedication, and spirit to achieve such excellence. However, in Misty's case, it took more than just a strong mind to succeed — it took a strong body as well. Now, three years later, Misty shares her advice on becoming stronger, healthier, and happier — from the clean eating to fitness routine that helped her get in tip top shape in Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You.

Out March 21

The X-Files star Gillian Anderson, is a seasoned activist, supporting organizations such as PETA, Greenpeace, Survival International, Childreach International, Feminist Majority Foundation, The Trevor Project, and more. She's not afraid to roll up her sleeves, get down to the nitty gritty, and fight at the front line — in fact, she prefers it! When she wasn't doing aid work around the globe or founding a charity of her own, Anderson found time to write about something important to her: the fulfillment of women. She partnered with journalist and activist Jennifer Nadel to create We: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere, a personal manifesto that inspires and empowers women everywhere to expel society's expectations and notions of "having it all," and instead focus on supporting each other to achieve our own, individual happiness in whatever way, shape, or form that may take.

Out March 7

At just 8 years old, Maddie Ziegler danced into the hearts of fans everywhere when she starred on Lifetime's reality series, Dance Moms. Now fourteen, Ziegler has gone on to be featured in Sia's "Chandelier" music video with Shia LaBeouf, acted in TV shows including Pretty Little Liars, modeled for some of your favorite magazines, and judged a season of So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation. With her career on the rise, Ziegler has learned some of life's important lessons, including hard work, dedication, and what it takes to succeed. Now, she's sharing those lessons in The Maddie Diaries.

Out March 7

Laurie Hernandez turned heads at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, compelling spectators to watch her twist, turn, flip, spin, and cartwheel towards winning the gold (in addition to a silver medal for her performance on the balance beam). Then just a few months later, she took home another big win — being crowned the youngest champion in the history of Dancing With the Stars. At just 17 years old, Laurie aka "The Human Emoji," has accomplished so much. In her debut biography, I Got This: To Gold and Beyond, she shares her incredible journey, from childhood dreams of becoming an Olympian and growing up in a Latino household in New Jersey, to her strenuous training and the sacrifices she made to succeed.

Out Jan. 24