Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will tell the story of his life and career in a memoir coming in 2026, the Associated Press reports.
Harper will publish the Democratic politician’s Where We Keep the Light: Stories From a Life of Service in the winter. In the book, the press says, Shapiro “shares powerful stories about his family, his faith, and his career in public service.”
Shapiro was first elected to public office in 2004, winning a seat in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he served for seven years. He became chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners before being elected attorney general of Pennsylvania in 2016. He won the race for governor in 2022, defeating Republican Doug Mastriano by nearly 15 percentage points.
Shapiro was reportedly on the shortlist for former Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election. He survived an assassination attempt in April after a man set fire to the governor’s mansion while he and his family were sleeping.
The announcement of the memoir seems sure to spark speculation that Shapiro is planning to run for president in 2028. Harris, who some think might seek the Democratic nomination, recently published a memoir, 107 Days, while two other potential candidates have books coming early next year: New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker (Stand) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (Young Man in a Hurry).
Where We Keep the Light is slated for publication on January 27, 2026.
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
