K. Riva Levinson's memoir, MISADVENTURES ON K STREET: My Decade with the Architects of Modern Political Scandal, will be released as an audiobook by Blackstone Publishing. The publication date is set for April 20, 2027. Levinson remarked on the partnership, saying that since Blackstone produced her previous memoir, Choosing the Hero, she was eager to continue working with them for this new project, which she will narrate herself.
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Additionally, Heresy Press / Skyhorse Publishing has announced the availability of electronic Advance Reader Copies (eARCs) of MISADVENTURES ON K STREET to accredited journalists, book reviewers, and literary editors. The book's publication date is slated for February 16, 2027.
Levinson, who began her career at the influential lobbying firm Black, Manafort, Stone & Kelly at age 24 in 1985, shares a decade's worth of experiences navigating the political landscape during Ronald Reagan’s second term and the post-Cold War era. The memoir details her remarkable journey through American political power and global conflicts, highlighting her encounters with prominent figures and the dangers she faced in tumultuous situations.
Throughout her tenure, Levinson was often the only woman present in high-stakes environments. She vividly recounts her interactions with historical figures, including Jonas Savimbi and Abdul Ghani Lone, both of whom were assassinated. Her narrative includes personal anecdotes, discussing her difficult childhood, relationship with her Holocaust survivor grandmother, and experiences in a male-dominated field where harassment was common.
MISADVENTURES ON K STREET offers not only a personal account of Levinson's professional life but also insight into the ethical dilemmas and covert actions that influenced U.S. foreign policy. Illustrated with original archival materials, the book sheds light on the untold stories of those whose lives were dramatically affected by political maneuvers.
Levinson's work has garnered praise, with U.S. Senator Chris Coons describing it as an important examination of political power dynamics, while former U.S. Senator Jeff Flake called it an engaging narrative that captures the intersection of lobbying and Cold War geopolitics.
K. Riva Levinson is a seasoned political strategist with over four decades in the field. Educated at Tufts and Georgetown Universities, she also holds an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Ghana. Her first book, Choosing the Hero, chronicles her role in aiding Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first democratically elected female president. This memoir is being re-released for its tenth anniversary this year.
For requests for eARCs, contact Bernard Schweizer at [email protected] or Tony Forde at [email protected]. For interviews and additional information, reach out to Sedinam Asase at [email protected].