My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James has officially announced his debut memoir, titled One Wonders, which will arrive in bookstores next spring.
According to Pitchfork, the upcoming book will be released on April 13 through Simon & Schuster. The memoir chronicles the singer-songwriter's upbringing in Louisville, the realities of being a full-time working musician, and his personal journey navigating and recovering from alcoholism and depression.
James explained that he hopes readers facing their own difficulties realize that seeking support is a positive step. He shared in a statement that progress in therapy over recent years allowed him to reflect on his creative journey, from first picking up the guitar to finding his voice as a solo artist and bandleader.
The literary release follows the arrival of Wowed Out in August, which marked James's first solo album in eight years. He is preparing to support that record with a run of tour dates launching with a hometown show in Louisville on Nov. 28, followed by stops in Chicago, New York, Boston, Boulder, and Glendale.