Overview
- Buttigieg, who announced the book on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, said Next will be published Jan. 26, 2027 by Simon & Schuster and is available for preorder.
- He told readers the book is an account of how the country reached its current political moment and an argument about principles for rebuilding politics rather than a detailed policy manual.
- The project follows a period in which Buttigieg raised his national profile by campaigning for Democrats during the 2026 midterms and speaking at events in early primary states.
- News outlets treated the announcement as a conventional campaign signal that checks a box many prospective nominees use before a run, though Buttigieg has not formally announced a 2028 bid and has said he is “more inclined than not” to run.
- The release could give Buttigieg a wide platform to shape themes for a potential campaign and to test messaging in a crowded Democratic field that includes several other figures who have published books.