Rick Caruso Memoir to Be Released January 26, 2027
The shopping center developer's upcoming book will donate all royalties to the nonprofit Steadfast L.A.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Commercial
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Shopping center developer Rick Caruso is set to release his new memoir, Breaking New Ground, on January 26, 2027. All proceeds from the book will support the nonprofit organization Steadfast L.A.
Why it matters
The memoir offers leadership lessons from Caruso's career in business and civic life, with a stated focus on navigating complex, disrupted deals. Readers interested in civic leadership or commercial development may find the book's roadmap for crisis management relevant.
All royalties from the upcoming memoir will be donated to the nonprofit Steadfast L.A. to support its mission.
The players
Rick Caruso
A prominent shopping center developer responsible for major retail destinations like The Grove and The Americana at Brand.
Steadfast L.A.
A nonprofit organization founded by Rick Caruso that will receive all royalties from his upcoming memoir.
Karen Bass
The Mayor of Los Angeles who defeated Rick Caruso in the 2022 mayoral election.
The details
Written alongside ghostwriter Mark Dagostino and published by HarperCollins Leadership, the book details Caruso's experience leading the Los Angeles Police Commission and his tenure as chair of the USC Board of Trustees. The text aims to provide actionable strategies for handling high-stakes situations and business crises. Caruso, known for developing The Grove in the Fairfax District and The Americana at Brand in Glendale, also shares his perspectives on recent civic events.
Timeline
Rick Caruso led the Los Angeles Police Commission during the 2000s.
Caruso was defeated in the Los Angeles mayoral election in 2022.
The memoir Breaking New Ground is scheduled for release on January 26, 2027.
Money Landscape
The memoir release follows the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election, marking a pivot in Caruso's focus from active campaigning to civic commentary. This move aligns with a broader trend of high-profile business leaders publishing strategic playbooks on navigating complex civic landscapes.
While the memoir is intended for personal development, readers interested in Caruso's business history at properties like The Grove may note his reflections on large-scale property management. Those interested in local civic philanthropy can monitor future announcements from Steadfast L.A.
The takeaway
Caruso's upcoming book details a career spanning major commercial real estate projects and high-level municipal governance roles. Readers can look for the memoir's release on January 26, 2027, to gain insights into his approach to managing, and recovering from, significant organizational disruptions.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Variety.
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