5 Contemporary Authors Writing the Korean American Experience

January 10, 2025

On Monday, January 13, we celebrate Korean American Day. The national holiday commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States in 1903. The day also honors the Korean American's immense contributions to every aspect of society. We invite you to discover selected works from five contemporary Penguin Random House authors writing the Korean American experience. From memoirs to short stories to graphic stories, and even a romantic drama, these works demonstrate the myriad experiences of the Korean American community.

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Introducing Thousand Voices x RHPG, a New Publishing Venture from the Random House Publishing Group & Jenna Bush Hager’s Thousand Voices Media

January 8, 2025

The new partnership is to publish debut and emerging authors across the Random House Publishing Group's portfolio of imprints. The Random House Publishing Group and Thousand Voices, the media company of Jenna Bush Hager, are launching an innovative publishing venture: THOUSAND VOICES x RHPG, it was announced today by Sanyu Dillon, President, Random House Publishing Group, and Jenna Bush Hager, the founder of Thousand Voices Media.  

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 Penguin Random House Partners With Little Free Library to Celebrate 200,000th Library Launch Milestone

January 8, 2025

Penguin Random House is collaborating with longtime partner Little Free Library® (LFL), the global nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding book access and building community, to celebrate the installation of their 200,000th Little Free Library book-sharing box. To mark this milestone, LFL is granting 200 Little Free Libraries to Title I elementary schools across the country. PRH is proud to support this worthy initiative to promote literacy and expand book access by donating 200 engaging and diverse children's books for each of the 200 libraries—a total of 40,000 books.

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In Remembrance of Andrew Pyper

January 7, 2025

Andrew Pyper, the acclaimed author of ten novels, including LOST GIRLS, THE DEMONOLOGIST, and most recently WILLIAM and the forthcoming EXILES (both written under the pseudonym Mason Coile), has passed away at the age of fifty-six due to complications from cancer. 

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There's a Book for That: Best of Art & Photography, 2024

December 17, 2024

Looking for gifts for the art and photography afficionado in your life? Reviewing the “Best of the Year” lists has revealed magnificent books from Penguin Random House imprints and client publishers. Many of the following books are works of art themselves, and for a range of artistic interests:

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How Do In-Person Events Tell the PRH Story? Ask Lindsey Elias, Direct of Brand Events, PRH

December 6, 2024

In 2024, Penguin Random House attended three comic-cons nationwide, spent a weekend at Brooklyn’s Afropunk, clinked glasses at the California Wine Festival, and hit the road yet again with the Banned Book Wagon. Our brand events support Penguin Random House in telling our story and we are proud to amplify voices far and wide. Behind these events, you’ll often find Lindsey Elias, Director of Brand Events on the Communications team. Whether it’s coordinating book giveaways, handselling at shows, or staging an author-studded murder mystery, Lindsey is eager to create engaging, authentic moments that drive growth for Penguin Random House. 

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December's READ WITH JENNA Book Club Pick is a Must-Read for Poetry Lovers

December 6, 2024

Jenna Bush Hager announced that her Read With Jenna Book Club Pick for December 2024 is DEVOTIONS (Penguin Press) from beloved Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning poet Mary Oliver.

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Friday Reads: Holiday Rom Coms!

December 6, 2024

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as the song goes. If you’ve been getting cozy with your remote and watching Hallmark holiday romances then you should also be smitten with this season’s array of holiday rom coms! You'll find they are a little less formulaic, too. Cue the gifts and stocking stuffers!

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Crown Publishing Group Acquires Compendium

December 4, 2024

Compendium Will Join the Publisher as a Part of Ten Speed Press, Retaining Distinct List and Editorial Independence.  The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has acquired Compendium, the publisher of a wide range of print products, from bestselling illustrated books to journals and notecards to its unique Thoughtfulls™ boxed notes. The acquisition was announced today by David Drake, President of the Crown Publishing Group, and Kobi Yamada, President & CEO, Compendium. Terms were not disclosed.

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NYTBR Unveils the 10 Best Books of 2024: A Whopping 8 Are PRH Titles!

December 3, 2024

Today, on Tuesday, December 3, the New York Times Book Review released their eagerly awaited "10 Best Books of 2024," after publishing the "100 Notable Books of 2024" list last week. Of the five fiction titles selected, Penguin Random House snagged every spot.

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Our 47 NYTBR "100 Notable Books of 2024"

December 2, 2024

Every autumn, we look forward to the New York Times Book Review editors' “100 Notable Books" list of standout fiction, poetry, and nonfiction titles. This year, we are proud to announce that nearly half of the selected titles are published by Penguin Random House. Of the 100 selected titles, 47 are published by our imprints. The entire list is online now and will be published in the December 1 print edition.

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Don't Miss an Art Installation by INTO THE UNCUT GRASS Illustrator at McNally Jackson

November 24, 2024

Last week, Trevor Noah’s #1 New York Times bestseller INTO THE UNCUT GRASS (One World) was brought to life with a holiday art installation in the heart of New York City. The book’s illustrator, Sabina Hahn, created a gorgeous window display at McNally Jackson’s Rockefeller Center location, just steps from the world-famous Christmas tree and ice-skating rink in the plaza. The installation features characters from Noah’s charming story about a boy and his wise stuffed bear, along with copies of the book. The One World team also handed out free copies to lucky passersby.   

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Celebrating Amazon's Best Children's Books of 2024

November 22, 2024

Penguin Young Readers and Random House Children's Books are thrilled to celebrate their remarkable achievement of having nearly 30 titles featured on the must-read Amazon Best Children's Books of 2024 list. Three of these titles proudly secured spots in the coveted Children's Top 20 list. Notably, three out of the ten Editor's Picks were from Penguin Random House, underscoring the exceptional quality and appeal of our children's offerings. Leading the accolades, THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin (Viking Books for Young Readers) was honored as the #1 pick for Best Children's Book of 2024 and WHEN THE WORLD TIPS OVER by Jandy Nelson (Dial Books) was celebrated as the #1 pick for Young Adult.  

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WaterBrook Novel AN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT Receives The Christy Award

November 22, 2024

WaterBrook novel AN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT by Johanna Rojas Vann, edited by Jamie Lapeyrolerie, received The Christy Award for Best First Novel from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) at their awards ceremony in Chicago on November 14. The Christy Award exists to celebrate excellence in the art of Christian fiction and to honor the power of faith in story. 

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Skip Dye Honored With the Library Champion Award

November 22, 2024

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Skip Dye, SVP & Director, Sales Operations & Library Sales, Library Marketing & Sales, who last Thursday, November 14, was honored with the prestigious Library Champion award by the Friends of Delaware Libraries and the Delaware Legislative Committee. This accolade is a testament to Skip's unwavering dedication and tireless advocacy for library funding in Delaware at the Federal level over the past three years.

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