Rick Caruso to Release Memoir on January 26, 2027
The prominent shopping center developer is set to publish his new book, Breaking New Ground, early next year.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Commercial
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Developer Rick Caruso, known for his work on The Grove and The Americana at Brand, is set to release his new memoir, Breaking New Ground, on January 26, 2027. Written with Mark Dagostino, the book details leadership lessons drawn from his business and civic experiences.
Why it matters
The memoir aims to provide readers with a strategic roadmap for navigating complex deals and leadership challenges. By sharing lessons from his career, Caruso intends to offer an optimistic perspective on resolving professional and civic crises.
Published by HarperCollins Leadership, the book will donate all royalties to Steadfast L.A., a nonprofit organization founded by the author. The memoir focuses on navigating complicated business landscapes and leadership during times of crisis.
The players
Rick Caruso
He is a prominent shopping center developer who founded The Grove in the Fairfax District and The Americana at Brand in Glendale.
Karen Bass
She currently serves as the Mayor of Los Angeles and defeated Rick Caruso in the 2022 mayoral election.
Mark Dagostino
He is a ghostwriter who collaborated with Rick Caruso to write the upcoming memoir.
The details
The book explores the author's past roles, including his time as the chair of the USC Board of Trustees and his leadership of the Los Angeles Police Commission during the 2000s. It also reflects on his 2022 Los Angeles mayoral campaign and his current political outlook, which includes his support for Mayor Karen Bass.
Timeline
Caruso led the Los Angeles Police Commission throughout the 2000s.
Caruso was defeated by Karen Bass in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election.
A fire critiqued by Caruso occurred in January 2025.
Caruso spoke to Variety regarding his upcoming plans on October 26, 2026.
The memoir is scheduled for release on January 26, 2027.
Culture Shift
The memoir follows the public narrative established after the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election, marking the author's transition from active political candidate to mentor. This shift reflects a broader trend of public figures leveraging past election cycles to define their legacy through leadership literature.
Residents may see an increased public profile for the author as he transitions into book promotion in early 2027. Those interested in local development history can expect the book to provide an inside look at the creation of major shopping destinations in the Los Angeles area.
The takeaway
The book serves as a resource for those looking to apply private-sector leadership tactics to civic problems. Readers can implement the author's documented problem-solving techniques when navigating their own professional or community-based obstacles.
Further reading
For more on the local retail environment, see Los Angeles Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
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