The most popular fame books of 2026

Books about fame follow people who become known to everyone. The rise is thrilling, the attention is addictive, and then come the costs: privacy, friendships and a sense of self. Novels about rock stars and actors and candid celebrity memoirs both belong here. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

Cover of The Bigger You Think 70 Years of Entrepreneurial Success in Business, Philanthropy, Love, and Life

The Bigger You Think 70 Years of Entrepreneurial Success in Business, Philanthropy, Love, and Life

Sheldon G. Adelson

Published 2026

352 pages

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Petra Collins

Petra Collins

Published 2026

176 pages

Cover of Rory The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar

Rory The Heartache and Triumph of Golf's Most Human Superstar

Alan Shipnuck

Published 2026

352 pages

Cover of Neil Kirk in Vogue The Supermodel Years

Neil Kirk in Vogue The Supermodel Years

Iain R. Webb, Vivienne Kirk

Published 2026

240 pages

Cover of My Book of Treasures

My Book of Treasures

Joanna Lumley

Published 2026

176 pages

Cover of The Kennedys and the Windsors

The Kennedys and the Windsors

Caroline Hallemann

Published 2026

372 pages

Cover of Bonfire of the Murdochs

Bonfire of the Murdochs

Gabriel Sherman

Published 2026

256 pages

Cover of Untitled LC

Untitled LC

To Be Confirmed Gallery

Published 2026

240 pages

Cover of Untitled DM2

Untitled DM2

To Be Confirmed Gallery

Published 2026

288 pages

Cover of Untitled SK

Untitled SK

To Be Confirmed Gallery

Published 2026

352 pages

Cover of Untitled on Marilyn Monroe

Untitled on Marilyn Monroe

Richard Meryman

Published 2026

256 pages

Cover of From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat

From the Driving Seat to the Hot Seat

Jack Soley

Published 2026

122 pages

Cover of Pet Shop Boys Volume

Pet Shop Boys Volume

Chris Heath, Philip Hoare, Libby Sellers

Published 2026

592 pages

Cover of The Book of Joel

The Book of Joel

Joel Grey, Eddie, Kushner

Published 2026

176 pages

Cover of A$AP Yams Making of a Mob

A$AP Yams Making of a Mob

Byron Hawes

Published 2026

160 pages

Cover of Over the Edge Movies, Madness, Gambling, and other Celestial Pleasures

Over the Edge Movies, Madness, Gambling, and other Celestial Pleasures

James Toback

Published 2026

360 pages

Cover of Clara Bow My Story

Clara Bow My Story

Clara Bow

Published 2026

150 pages

Cover of You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk about It

You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk about It

Lisa Rinna

Published 2026

304 pages

Cover of Dietrich Through the Lens

Dietrich Through the Lens

Iconic Images

Published 2026

208 pages

Cover of Dan Tana's

Dan Tana's

Jon Macks, Martin Short

Published 2026

240 pages

Cover of A Pen to Change the World The Life of J. K. Rowling

A Pen to Change the World The Life of J. K. Rowling

Solomon Schmidt

Published 2026

600 pages

Cover of Don Bronstein

Don Bronstein

Don Bronstein, Marshall Chess, Christian McBride, A. D. Coleman

Published 2026

240 pages

Cover of The Marilyn Monroe Century From Norma Jeane to Icon—A Story in Photographs

The Marilyn Monroe Century From Norma Jeane to Icon—A Story in Photographs

Joshua John Miller, M. A. Fortin

Published 2026

240 pages

Cover of Queen Elizabeth II A personal history

Queen Elizabeth II A personal history

Hugo Vickers

Published 2026

384 pages

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