Monica Lewinsky Seeks Publisher for New Tell-all Book
WHO:
Alternet - Monica Lewinsky is described as a former White House intern, podcaster, producer, writer, and anti-bullying advocate.
Alternet - Lewinsky is discussing a potential book with publishers; publishing-industry sources are quoted anonymously.
Alternet - The book is expected to discuss Lewinsky’s life with Bill Clinton, identified as the 42nd president, and her anti-bullying campaigns and podcast.
Alternet - WME (William Morris Endeavor) is reported to intend to publish the book.
Alternet - Lewinsky appeared on her podcast with singer and actress Jamie Lynn Sigler.
NY Post - Monica Lewinsky is shopping a book, and publishing sources have been discussing the project.
WHAT:
Alternet - Page Six reported that Lewinsky is talking with publishers about a tell-all book expected to reveal personal details.
Alternet - An unnamed insider told Page Six that Lewinsky will discuss her life with Bill Clinton in the late 1990s.
Alternet - Lewinsky’s 1999 book, *Monica’s Story*, was an authorized biography written by Andrew Morton with her cooperation, not a memoir she authored.
Alternet - *Monica’s Story* described Lewinsky’s feelings for Clinton and included personal details.
Alternet - Transcripts from the special counsel investigation and impeachment trials contain further details about Lewinsky and Clinton’s encounters in the Oval Office.
Alternet - Lewinsky has spoken publicly about humiliation, media treatment, and the power imbalance in her relationship with Clinton.
Alternet - Lewinsky said she had to accept and integrate the identity of “Monica Lewinsky the White House intern” rather than leave it in the past.
Alternet - In a 2015 TED Talk, Lewinsky called herself “patient zero of losing a personal reputation on a global scale almost instantaneously” and said, “In 1998, I lost my reputation and my dignity … The public humiliation was excruciating. Life was almost unbearable.”
Alternet - Her anti-bullying work promotes empathy and compassion; her podcast, “Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky,” reportedly had approximately 10 million lifetime downloads.
Alternet - Lewinsky received a Gracie Award for lifestyle podcast hosting and recognition from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
WHY:
Alternet - Lewinsky said acceptance and integration helped her progress through what she called her “dark decade.”
Alternet - Alternet links Lewinsky’s anti-bullying work to her experience of public humiliation.
HOW:
Alternet - The book project was being discussed with publishers, while publishing sources were described as quietly sharing information about it.
(UPDATED October 21, 2026 15:49 UTC)
Monica Lewinsky is discussing a potential book with publishers, a project expected to revisit her relationship with Bill Clinton and her work against bullying. Publishing-industry sources say WME intends to publish it, though the deal has not been confirmed publicly. The book is described as a tell-all, with an anonymous source saying it will cover Lewinsky’s life with Clinton in the late 1990s. Her 1999 book, *Monica’s Story*, was an authorized biography written by Andrew Morton, not a memoir she authored. Lewinsky has spoken about the humiliation and media scrutiny she endured, as well as the power imbalance in the relationship. She has said accepting her identity as a former White House intern helped her move through what she called her “dark decade.” Her anti-bullying work promotes empathy, and her podcast, “Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky,” has reportedly reached about 10 million lifetime downloads.
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(UPDATED October 21, 2026 15:07 UTC)
Monica Lewinsky is discussing a potential book with publishers, according to reports citing anonymous publishing sources. The book is expected to cover her life with Bill Clinton in the late 1990s, her experience of public humiliation, and her anti-bullying work and podcast. Lewinsky’s 1999 book, *Monica’s Story*, was an authorized biography written by Andrew Morton, not a memoir she authored.