1. Back from the Brink by Alistair Darling
£19.99, atlantic-books.co.uk
The former chancellor's book seems delightfully free of the usual politician's artifice.
2. Absolutely: A Memoir by Joanna Lumley
£20, orionbooks.co.uk
Lumley has done it all, from sex kitten and TV star to activist for the Gurkhas. Read about it here.
3. The Unauthorised Autobiography by Julian Assange
£20, canongate.tv
The story of the man behind WikiLeaks is a gripping read.
4. Instead of a Book by Diana Athill
£20, granta.com
Not quite a traditional memoir, but few of those illuminate their author so deftly and with such grace.
5. How I Won the Yellow Jumper by Ned Boulting
£12.99, randomhouse.co.uk
Follow Ned Boulting's journey from bike-racing virgin to aficionado of all things speedy on two wheels.
6. May I Have Your Attention, Please? by James Corden
£18.99, randomhouse.co.uk
The star's memoir is an above-average affair in that he devotes a lot of space to addressing his failings.
7. My Father's Fortune by Michael Frayn
£8.99, faber.co.uk
The playwright and journalist's first volume of autobiography is beautifully written and deeply insightful.
8. I, Partridge by Alan Partridge
£20, harpercollins.co.uk
Partridge muses about his time in radio, his break as an archery commentator, and lots more besides.
9. I'm Not Really Here by Paul Lake
£14.99, randomhouse.co.uk
An emotional account of footballer Lake's descent from potential superstar to broken man.
10. Small Man in a Book by Rob Brydon
£20, penguin.co.uk
The actor, writer, comedian and voice of Toilet Duck takes a wry look at his life.
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