Publishing house Quercus has acquired world rights to Mending, the memoir of pop star Matt Willis, industry news site The Bookseller reported on Wednesday.

Set to be published on 8 October 2026, the book chronicles Willis' journey from his early life on a Surrey council estate to his career as a member of Busted, as well as his experiences with addiction, recovery and resilience.

Willis, who has continued his career as a musician, actor and presenter, has been sober for eight years and aims to share his ongoing recovery journey through the memoir.

Mending is described as both a personal account and a story focused on recovery and hope. The memoir explores the pressures of fame, career changes, relationships, parenthood and Willis' path toward rebuilding his life.