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How Do In-Person Events Tell the PRH Story? Ask Lindsey Elias, Direct of Brand Events, PRH
December 6, 2024
Lindsey and Freya, her year-and-half-old puppy.
December's READ WITH JENNA Book Club Pick is a Must-Read for Poetry Lovers
December 6, 2024
Jenna Bush Hager announces her next Book Club Pick.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Don't Miss an Art Installation by INTO THE UNCUT GRASS Illustrator at McNally Jackson
November 24, 2024
The finished window installation at McNally Jackson.
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.
WaterBrook Novel AN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT Receives The Christy Award
November 22, 2024
Johanna Rojas Vann (left) and Jamie Lapeyrolerie (right)
Skip Dye Honored With the Library Champion Award
November 22, 2024
The prestigious Library Champion Award by the Friends of Delaware Libraries and the Delaware Legislative Committee.
There's a Book for That: Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking
November 22, 2024
Please pass the vegetables! Did you know that November is World Vegan Month? As we plan our menus for the holidays, vegan and vegetarian dishes and entrees are ever-more prevalent. To help make your feasts especially delicious consider the vegan and vegetarian recipes in the following delectable cookbooks:
Avery Celebrates 5 Years of ATOMIC HABITS & an Astounding 260 Weeks on the NYT Bestseller List
November 21, 2024
Avery is thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone for ATOMIC HABITS: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear: the book has now been on the New York Times bestseller list for an extraordinary 260 weeks—five years straight.
Half of Audible's Top 20 Audiobooks are PRH Audio Productions!
November 19, 2024
Audible's curated selection of editor and listener audio favorites.
There's a Book for That: Native American Heritage Month
November 18, 2024
Welcome Native American Heritage Month - a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This year’s theme is “Weaving together our past, present and future.” (for more visit: https://www.bia.gov/NNAHM).
Pioneering Basketball Coach & Nike Executive George Raveling's Memoir Coming Spring 2025 from Portfolio Books
November 14, 2024
George Raveling, the first Black head coach in the Pac-8 and a pivotal figure in sports history, shares the story of his incredible life in WHAT YOU’RE MADE FOR: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports, to be published on March 4, 2025 by Portfolio Books, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group. Adrian Zackheim, Publisher, Portfolio, acquired world rights. The news was announced by People magazine yesterday.
Penguin Random House UK Celebrates Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize Win for "Orbital"
November 13, 2024
Samantha Harvey with her book and trophy. © Alberto Pezzali.
Tomorrow, Don't Miss a Chance to Explore Illustrating Picture Books With Jasmin Rubero, Senior Art Director, Kokila Books
November 13, 2024
Join Jasmin Rubero for this comprehensive, free webinar!
Calling all early-career artists from historically marginalized communities who are interested in illustrating picture books!
Dive Into Illustrating Picture Books With Jasmin Rubero, Senior Art Director, Kokila Books
November 11, 2024
Join Jasmin Rubero for this comprehensive, free webinar!
Calling all early-career artists from historically marginalized communities who are interested in illustrating picture books!
PRH Audio’s Iconic 2025 GRAMMY® Nominees: Parton & Streisand
November 11, 2024
On Friday, November 8, the 2025 GRAMMY® nominations were announced and Penguin Random House Audio is excited to announce that two of their audiobooks are spotlighted. Dolly Parton’s BEHIND THE SEAMS and Barbra Streisand’s MY NAME IS BARBRA, both read by the authors and published by Penguin Random House Audio, have earned 2025 Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording GRAMMY® Award nominations.
There's a Book for That: National Veterans & Military Families Month
November 8, 2024
November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, proclaimed as such by President Biden: “Each veteran and military family represents a link in a chain of honor that stretches back to our founding days, unwavering in their devotion to their loved ones who served in uniform. This month, we honor all of our military and veteran families. They too serve and sacrifice to answer our Nation’s call to duty. We owe them a debt of gratitude we can never fully repay.”