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WaterBrook Marks 30th Anniversary in 2026 with Yearlong Celebration

WaterBrook, the flagship imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong campaign highlighting the imprint’s history, authors, and continued mission to publish books that honor God and help readers deepen their faith.

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Three PRH Titles Spotlighted in the NYT’s 2025 Surprise Hits

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In 2025, some of the year’s bestselling titles came from delightfully unexpected places. Several debut novels and books by lesser-known authors topped the charts alongside highly-anticipated titles. The New York Times identified five surprise hit novels of the year, and we’re proud to share that three Penguin Random House titles were featured!

Congratulations to everyone involved for recognizing these standout works early, nurturing new talent, and amplifying our authors’ voices. Our talented teams continue to bring breakthrough stories to readers everywhere.

Read the full New York Times piece here.

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Spotted: THE GOD OF THE WOODS in Taylor Swift’s Docuseries

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If you’re a Swiftie, you may have already seen our exciting cameo in Taylor Swift’s new Disney+ docuseries. In case you missed it: Liz Moore’s New York Times bestseller THE GOD OF THE WOODS (Riverhead Books; Penguin Audio) makes an appearance in Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era.

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Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read

On Tuesday, January 6, the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) filed the first major case defending the freedom to read since the Supreme Court declined Little v. Llano last month. In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment. Continue reading →

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Celebrate at WMG’s Comedy Night Featuring PRH Authors!

Don’t miss Women Media Group’s Holiday Party on Tuesday, January 27, at Gotham Comedy Club featuring comedians Akilah Hughes, Phoebe Robinson, Ophira Eisenberg, Leighann Lord, Youngmi Mayer, and Maysoon Zayid with emcee Audra Boltion-Ortiz.

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Our Titles Featured in Publishers Lunch’s “The Best Lists of 2025”

We’re proud to celebrate the Penguin Random House titles recognized in Publishers Lunch’s “The Best Lists 2025”. Drawing from 55 “votes” across an array of literary sources, including critics’ year-end lists, major award nominees, and bookseller and librarian picks, Publishers Lunch compiled lists of 10 standout titles in various genres from this past year.

On the 2025 list, many Penguin Random House titles were honored across the fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books categories. In fiction, AUDITION by Katie Kitamura (Riverhead) scored the top book of the year.

We extend a warm congratulations to our teams and authors whose work earned this incredible distinction and made 2025 a year to remember!

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Our Upcoming Author Events | January 5-9, 2026

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

Please note these are just a few of the events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

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There’s a Book for That: Holiday Romances!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as the song goes. If you’ve been getting cozy with your remote and watching holiday romance movies then you should also be smitten with this season’s array of holiday romance novels. We think you’ll find they aren’t quite as formulaic, too. Cue the gifts and stocking stuffers! Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya Named Publishers Weekly’s 2025 Person of the Year

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We are proud to share that Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya has been named Publishers Weekly’s Person of the Year, recognized for his leadership in the nationwide fight to protect the freedom to read. This honor is a testament to Nihar’s leadership and our Intellectual Freedom Taskforce‘s commitment to getting books back on shelves and into the hands of readers who want and need them most.

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Our Upcoming Author Events | December 15-21, 2025

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

Please note these are just a few of the events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

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