Feeling all the feels after “Simply More”? These celeb memoirs will speak to you.
After last year’s blockbuster smash, Wicked, had us all singing “Defying Gravity,” we're now eagerly awaiting the release of Wicked: For Good (in theaters Nov. 21). At the heart of the two-part film is Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, portrayed with heartbreakingly tender, fierce, and unforgettable power by Cynthia Erivo.
For those who need more Wicked after seeing the film or want to know more about the inspiring star, check out Erivo’s memoir, Simply More (releasing Nov. 18). Through enlightening life lessons, she shows us how to embrace being “too much” and how to live up to the fullest iteration of ourselves.
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While you wait for your turn to borrow the new biography—or if you need something to fill the Wicked-size hole in your heart—try one of these heartfelt celebrity memoirs on the Libby app:
Unprotected
by Billy Porter
From Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Billy Porter comes a raw and inspiring memoir of growing up Black and gay in America, overcoming trauma, and forging a path to artistic greatness. With unflinching honesty, Porter shares his journey from a bullied boy in Pittsburgh to a trailblazing icon of stage and screen. This powerful autobiography is a testament to resilience, self-expression, and the healing power of art.
Thicker than Water
by Kerry Washington
In this intimate and powerful memoir, award-winning actor and activist Kerry Washington shares her journey of self-discovery, identity, and healing after a life-altering revelation. This intimate book offers a candid look at her private and public worlds and is a moving testament to the courage it takes to truly know—and be—yourself.
Bits and Pieces
by Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg pays loving tribute to her mother, Emma Johnson, whose strength and wisdom shaped her into the icon she is today. This heartfelt memoir offers a look at Goldberg’s childhood and the enduring impact of unconditional love. A moving portrait of resilience and connection, perfect for fans of Cynthia Erivo.
Theater Kid
by Jeffrey Seller
A coming-of-age tale from one of the most successful American producers of our time who is the only producer to have mounted two Pulitzer Prize–winning musicals—Hamilton and Rent. Told with Jeffrey's candid and captivating voice, this is a gripping memoir about fighting through a hardscrabble childhood to make art on one's own terms, chasing a dream against many odds, and finding acceptance and community.
Love, Queenie
by Mayukh Sen
Mayukh Sen uncovers the hidden story of Merle Oberon, the first Oscar-nominated actress of color who passed as white to survive Hollywood’s Golden Age. Drawing on rare archives and family interviews, Sen paints a vivid portrait of a woman who reinvented herself to chase stardom, raising powerful questions about race, identity, and the cost of fame. A compelling biography of a trailblazer whose legacy still resonates today.
Eartha & Kitt
by Kitt Shapiro
Kitt Shapiro shares a deeply personal portrait of her legendary mother, Eartha Kitt, revealing the powerful bond between a world-famous Black icon and her pale-skinned daughter. This intimate memoir explores identity, love, and legacy through the lens of a unique mother-daughter relationship that defied convention and endured across decades. It serves as a vibrant tribute to a trailblazing star and the daughter who knew her best.
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Published Nov 14, 2025
Annie Suhy
Annie Suhy is the editor of Libby Life. When she’s not working, practicing yoga, or petting cats, she’s doing paint-by-numbers and buying more plants. An avid poetry fan, her favorite collection is The Splinter Factory by Jeffrey McDaniel. She is an Aries.