Step into the whirlwind success of Britney Spears’ memoir, “The Woman in Me,” which has taken the literary world by storm, selling an astonishing 1.1 million copies in the US within its first week. Gallery Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, released a statement where Spears expressed her gratitude to her dedicated fans and readers worldwide for their unwavering support. This remarkable sales figure includes pre-orders, print sales, e-books, and audiobooks.
Published on October 24, “The Woman in Me” has earned critical acclaim for its compelling account of Spears’ journey to global stardom and her ongoing challenges, notably the controversial conservatorship that granted her father control over various aspects of her life. The memoir also includes a revelation about her abortion while dating Justin Timberlake more than two decades ago.
Shortly after its release, Spears proudly proclaimed on Instagram that her book had achieved the title of “the highest-selling celebrity memoir in history.” Remarkably, even with minimal promotional efforts, the book secured the top position among bestsellers for the previous week.
While “The Woman in Me” celebrated incredible success, Prince Harry’s memoir, “Spare,” released in January, managed to sell a staggering 1.6 million copies in its first week in the US. Additionally, Spears’ memoir had a profound impact on her music catalog, boosting both streams and sales across her entire discography. According to Luminate, a music and entertainment analytics company, there was an 18.2% increase in on-demand music streams and a 36.8% rise in album sales within a single day last week.
A key factor contributing to the book’s initial popularity was the audio edition of “The Woman in Me,” which is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Michelle Williams.
