Veteran journalist Bob Woodward is set to release his latest book, an unprecedented memoir that delves into the very process of how he has uncovered decades of Washington’s most closely guarded secrets.
Titled Secrets: A Reporter’s Memoir, the book promises Woodward’s personal insights into the government leaders he has encountered and the groundbreaking news he has helped reveal, from the Watergate scandal to the inner workings of the Trump administration.
Simon & Schuster announced on Tuesday that Secrets will be published on 29 September.
The publisher’s statement highlights the unique nature of the forthcoming work: "He has kept notes, transcripts and files of all of his interviews with the most important players in Washington." It adds, "For the first time in this one-of-a-kind reporting memoir, Woodward lifts the lid on his historic reporting relationships, some spanning several decades."
Woodward, who turns 83 this week, rose to prominence in the 1970s alongside fellow Washington Post journalist Carl Bernstein, playing a pivotal role in exposing the Watergate scandal and other revelations about the Nixon administration that ultimately led to President Richard Nixon's resignation.
His extensive bibliography includes more than 20 bestsellers, such as All the President’s Men, Bush at War and the Trump-focused books Rage and Fear.
In a recent interview with The Associated Press, Woodward explained his motivation for the new book, stating it was a chance to "get into the reporting process in detail."
He noted his extensive, hours-long conversations with presidents and other key figures, adding, "I’ve had the benefit of not being in a hurry."
While many of his previous works have chronicled current administrations, often timed for election years, Woodward had expressed uncertainty about writing further on Trump after his 2024 win, having already covered his first term.
"I think we know who he is," Woodward remarked this week. "He’s so transparent. He’s out there talking, two or three hours a day."
