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There's a Book for That: International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 6, 2025
On August 9, we honor International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a day chosen in recognition of the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations held in Geneva in 1982.
According to the UN, “There are an estimated 476 million indigenous peoples in the world living across 90 countries. They make up less than 5 percent of the world's population, but account for 15 percent of the poorest. They speak an overwhelming majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Indigenous peoples are inheritors and practitioners of unique cultures and ways of relating to people and the environment...We need indigenous communities for a better world."
Ashley Jordan’s ONCE UPON A TIME IN DOLLYWOOD Is Reese’s Book Club’s August Pick
August 5, 2025
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Our Upcoming Author Events
August 4, 2025
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Brandon Mull to Publish New Fantasy Series With Random House Children's Books
August 4, 2025
Brandon Mull, beloved middle-grade author of the immensely successful Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, and Beyonders series, will publish a new epic fantasy series. It was announced today by Liesa Abrams, VP & Editor-in-Chief of Labyrinth Road, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books.
Our 2025 Lambda Literary Award Finalists
July 31, 2025
For more than 30 years, the Lambda Literary Awards, affectionately known as the Lammys, have consistently recognized the major impact LGBTQ authors have made on the world. This year, several Penguin Random House titles were selected for the shortlist! View the full list here.
There's a Book for That: Dog Days of Summer
July 31, 2025
The “Dog Days of Summer” have been unleashed on us, defined as “hot, sultry summer weather; also, a period of stagnation…the period between early July and early September, when Sirius, the so-called Dog Star, rises and sets with the sun.” (Merriam-Webster).
To stave off stagnation, check out these tail-wagging reads, for all ages, inspired by our canine companions:
Matthew McConaughey to Embark on POEMS & PRAYERS Book Tour
July 31, 2025
Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and cultural storyteller Matthew McConaughey will hit the road in September for a five-city tour to celebrate the publication of his deeply personal new book, POEMS & PRAYERS (Crown) — the long-awaited follow-up to his memoir GREENLIGHTS (Crown), a global phenomenon. Read more about POEMS & PRAYERS here.
Our Upcoming Author Events
July 28, 2025
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Random House to Publish New Novel by Booker Prize-Winning Author George Saunders
July 25, 2025
Random House will publish VIGIL, a new novel by the bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author George Saunders, on January 27, 2026.
World rights were acquired by Andy Ward from Esther Newberg at CAA.
There's a Book for That: National Parks Month
July 24, 2025
July is National Park and Recreation Month! In 2025, our national parks are facing significant challenges, including staffing shortages and funding cuts. “Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. This year’s theme, “Build Together, Play Together, " reminds us of the contributions of more than 160,000 full-time park and recreation professionals — along with hundreds of thousands of part-time and seasonal workers and volunteers — who maintain our country’s close-to-home parks. (NRPA).
Publishing Profiles: Meet Hannah Lopez, Riverhead Books Publicity Assistant
July 23, 2025
Hannah Lopez, publicity assistant at Riverhead Books
Our Upcoming Author Events
July 21, 2025
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Plume Author Andrea Gibson Passes Away at 49
July 17, 2025
Andrea Gibson | © Morgen Schuler
Poet, performer, and activist Andrea Gibson passed away on July 14 at the age of 49 after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer.
There's a Book for That: Disability Pride Month
July 17, 2025
In July we celebrate Disability Pride Month to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities. The landmark legislation was passed on July 26, 1990. At Penguin Random House, we publish a range of excellent titles that honor the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community, including the following fiction and nonfiction for all ages:
Several Penguin Random House Authors Named to Time100 Most Influential Creators of 2025 List
July 14, 2025
Recently, TIME released their Most Influential Creators of 2025 list, identifying individuals who are making a significant impact on the ways people consume information. Several Penguin Random House authors were selected by TIME, recognized for their noteworthy followings and ability to shape culture. Click here to read TIME's full list.
On the list, TIME named nine Penguin Random House authors among the most influential creators of the year:
- Nick DiGiovanni, author of KNIFE DROP: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook (DK)
- Meredith Hayden, author of THE WISHBONE KITCHEN COOKBOOK (Ten Speed Press)
- Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change With Purpose, Power, and Facts (Rodale Books)
- Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, authors of THE LOST CAUSES OF BLEAK CREEK (Crown) and RHETT & LINK'S BOOK OF MYTHICALITY (Crown Archetype)
- Heather Cox Richardson, author of DEMOCRACY AWAKENING: Notes on the State of America (Penguin Books)
- Mel Robbins, author of THE LET THEM THEORY (Hay House LLC)
- Mychal Threets, author of I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A Celebration of Library Joy (Random House Books for Young Readers)
- Vivian Tu, author of Rich AF: The Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life (Portfolio)
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July 14, 2025
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Random House to Publish a Book of Personal Photographs by George Harrison, Beatles Guitarist
July 14, 2025
George by George, 1966
Berkley and Penguin Young Readers to Launch New Imprint, Berkley XO
July 10, 2025
Berkley and Penguin Young Readers will join forces to launch a new imprint, Berkley Crossover, to be branded as Berkley XO. It was announced on July 9 by Jennifer Loja, President, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Christine Ball, Publisher, Berkley.
There's a Book for That: Tennis!
July 10, 2025
Tennis, anyone? Wimbledon, widely considered the most famous tennis championship in the world, is in full swing in the UK and on screens globally. With all eyes on the ball through this weekend, the book is in our court at Penguin Random House and here’s what we’re serving up!
Our Upcoming Author Events
July 3, 2025
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