'I Hope My Story Will Cast a Spell of Love': Neko Case Announces New Memoir

Neko Case is ready to tell her story.

The legendary musician, 53, is ready to reflect on her evolution from an "invisible girl raised by two dogs and a space heater in rural Washington state" to a critically acclaimed multi-hyphenate artist in her new memoir, The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You.

"I hope my story will cast a spell of love, invite everyone inside and smash the illusion that we have no connection to each other," said Case in a statement about her new project. The book is set to arrive this winter from Grand Central Publishing.

The memoir will be "a rebellious meditation on identity and corruption and a manifesto on how to make space for ourselves in this world, despite the obstacles we face," per a press release shared with PEOPLE.

Colin Dickerman, VP and editorial director of nonfiction at GDP, shared similar sentiments in a statement, adding that the memoir is "filled with grit and transcendent beauty."

"It’s rare to be offered a glimpse into the forces that forge an artist, and The Harder I Fight The More I Love You is mesmerizing for both its candor and remarkable s -

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torytelling," his statement continued.

Case proudly shared the news of the memoir's upcoming release on Instagram, writing, "IWROTE A BOOK AND YOU CAN ORDER IT AND EVERYTHING! My first book — 'The Harder I Fight The More I Love You’ — will be released in January 2025, AND you can pre-order it right this very second if you want! Find all the details at the link in bio."

The comment section was filled with supportive messages from individuals like Margo Price, who wrote, "Amazing. Can't wait to read it." Kathy Valentine commented, "????YAY!!!!???? love you and cannot wait to have this in my eager little hands!"

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The announcement comes nearly one month after Case announced that she will be going on tour in the fall, beginning with a stop in St. Louis on Wednesday, Sept. 18.

The Harder I Fight, The More I Love You is out Jan. 28, 2025 and is available for preorder now, wherever books are sold.

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