Earlier this month, I queried where Justice Barrett's book was:
Speaking of Barrett's writings, where is her book? The lucrative deal was announced in April 2021 before she had written a significant majority opinion. Four years later, the book is not on the shelf, and I cannot find a publication date anywhere. By contrast, Justice Gorsuch has already co-authored two books during his tenure, and Justice Jackson published her memoir within two years of her confirmation. Justice Kavanaugh's book deal was announced in June 2024, with a publication date in 2025 or 2026. I know people get upset when I talk about Barrett's publication record as a professor, but her productivity on the bench is much the same. She has not given any speeches of note in years, and had only a light-hearted conversation at the Federalist Society National Lawyers Convention in 2023.
Well, Penguin Random House has finally announced some details. The title is "Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and Constitution." And it will be published on September 9, 2025, a few weeks before the Court's OT 2026 term will begin. (I'm sure Penguin was thrilled to have the recent negative press about ACB in advance of the big announcement).
