Britney Spears' Memoir Sells 1.1 Million Copies in First Week, Ranks as Second to Prince Harry's "Spare" in 2023 Sales

Spears' memoir, published by Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books and encompassing print, pre-orders, e-books and audiobooks, quickly becomes a New York Times bestseller, outranked only by Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare", in the 2023 sales.

Britney Spears' memoir, 'The Woman in Me', sold 1.1 million copies in the U.S. in its first week, becoming a New York Times bestseller and one of the most successful celebrity memoirs of all time. The sales figures include pre-orders, print sales, e-books and audiobooks.
Despite its success, it was not able to surpass the sales of Prince Harry's memoir, 'Spare', which sold 1.6 million copies in the U.S. in its first week of release in January 2023, setting a record for the fastest selling non-fiction book of all time.
While Spears' global sales data has not been released, it's predicted that she could potentially surpass Prince Harry's sales over time. However, his U.S. sales record remains unbeaten.
A notable element of the memoir's success is its audio version, narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Michelle Williams. According to Gallery Books, it is their fastest selling audio release in the company’s history.
In the memoir, Spears opens up about her rise to global fame, her ongoing struggles, including her conservatorship, and her relationships, providing a compelling account that has been highly praised by critics.