Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Confessions of an Heiress | 2004 | Paris Hilton | Buy |
| 2 | Paris: The Memoir | 2023 | Paris Hilton | Buy |
Paris Hilton’s non-fiction includes Confessions of an Heiress (2004), a lifestyle book, and Paris: The Memoir (2023), a more personal account of her life experiences.
Confessions of an Heiress arrived at the height of Hilton’s reality TV fame and covers fashion, socializing, and her public persona. The tone is light and playful, aimed at fans of The Simple Life era. It was a bestseller when it came out, co-written with Merle Ginsberg.
Paris: The Memoir (2023) is a very different book. Hilton addresses the abuse she experienced at boarding schools, her complicated relationship with fame, and her advocacy work pushing for reform of the troubled-teen industry. The nearly two-decade gap between the two books reflects how much Hilton’s public image and priorities have changed.