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The Best Memoirs for Fans of HGTV

Aug. 23, 2025 / Book Lists

If you’re like me and you sometimes can’t get enough HGTV, well now you can. These memoirs written by HGTV stars (and similar) will give you a behind the scenes look at the people who we watch on television. These memoirs were all so good, and I actually listened to all of them as audiobooks. I guarantee the experience is even better when listening to the authors read their own story. Be sure to check back as this list will be updated as I find new favorites.

From the Ground Up
by Noel Jett

Based in Florida

Known For
Jett Sett Farmhouse on Social Media

Other Books by This Author
Create Your Dream Home on a Budge

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From the Ground Up
by Joanna Gaines

Based in Texas

Known For
Fixer Upper on HGTV
The Magnolia Brand

Other Books by This Author
Magnolia Table (volumes 1, 2, 3)
Homebody
The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be
We Are the Gardeners
The World Needs The Wonder You See
The Magnolia Story

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It Takes Two
by Jonathan and Drew Scott

Based in California

Known For
Property Brothers on HGTV

Other Books by This Author
Dream Home
Builder Brothers: Big Plans
Builder Brothers: Better Together

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Work in Progress
by Leanne and Steve Ford

Based in Pennsylvania

Known For
Restored by the Fords on HGTV
Home Again with the Fords on HGTV

Other Books by This Author
The Slow Down: For the Love of Home

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Capital Gaines
by Chip Gaines

Based in Texas

Known For
Fixer Upper on HGTV
The Magnolia Brand

Other Books by This Author
No Pain, No Gaines
The Magnolia Story

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Make Something Good Today
by Erin and Ben Napier

Based in Mississippi

Known For
Home Town on HGTV

Other Books by This Author
Heirloom Rooms: Soulful Stories of Home
Laurel Mercantile Co.: Family Recipes & Stories
The Lantern House

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