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There's a Book for That: FIFA World Cup 2026
July 9, 2026
Are you fully immersed in FIFA’s 2026 World Cup? The highs and lows, controversies and victories make for riveting viewing! All host teams – the U.S., Canada, and Mexico – have been eliminated at this point and the 8-team lineup for the quarterfinals is now set: the surviving teams are defending champions Argentina, Belgium, England, France, Morocco, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. Whichever team is your favorite, the following books promise to enhance the experience for all fans!
One World and Known Win Cannes Lions Out of Home Breakthrough Award for SHOT READY
July 7, 2026
Penguin Random House’s One World imprint and creative agency Known were recognized with the Out of Home Breakthrough Award at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity for the launch campaign behind SHOT READY by Stephen Curry, which was published by One World in September 2025. Stunningly designed and illustrated with more than 100 gorgeous photographs, SHOT READY distills Curry's philosophy of success—grounded in preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—into an inspiring guide to achieving your full potential.
Our Upcoming Author Events | July 6-12, 2026
July 6, 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.
George Butler Named Recipient of Crown Publishing Group's Inaugural Grant to Support Literary Work in the Public Interest
July 1, 2026
On Tuesday, June 30, the Crown Publishing Group announced the establishment of an annual grant of up to $40,000 to support journalism in the public interest and independent creators whose work shines a light on issues of social concern.
Grants will be awarded on a rolling basis to authors whose works are submitted to Crown for publication, with recipients to be selected by a committee of editors representing each of the division’s imprints.
There's a Book for That: America's 250th
July 1, 2026
Happy Birthday, America! Are you ready for the holiday weekend? America’s Semiquincentennial is upon us: On July 4th, 1776 the Declaration of Independence was signed marking America’s independence from British rule. The 250th anniversary of the United States marks a major milestone, and we have excellent books representing an array of perspectives on our democracy:
New York Passes Freedom to Read Law With Key Author & Publisher Support
June 25, 2026
Jacqueline Woodson and PRH’s Rosie Stewart speak to the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Caucus – Chair Michaelle Solages (D-22nd Assembly District) to her right
Nicola Yoon Will Return to YA Fiction With ALWAYS ONE MORE TIME
June 25, 2026
Nicola Yoon | Photo Credit: David Yoon
Delacorte Press has announced that #1 New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Nicola Yoon will return to young adult fiction with ALWAYS ONE MORE TIME, publishing February 2, 2027. The announcement was made exclusively on June 24, 2026 via People.com. ALWAYS ONE MORE TIME is a sweeping contemporary romance about fate, connection, and choosing how to live when time feels uncertain.
There's a Book for That: Summer Cooking!
June 25, 2026
Summer’s here! And with it comes backyard barbecues, family reunions, beach picnics, potluck parties, and tons of fun with summer cooking. Dip into the following cookbooks full of refreshing recipes sure to tantalize the tastebuds!
Pope Leo XIV Publishes Never Before Seen Writings in New Trade Book
June 24, 2026
Image Books, an imprint of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, is delighted to announce the September 15, 2026, publication of FREEDOM UNDER GRACE: Reflections on the Spiritual Tradition That Formed Me, the first published writings of Robert F. Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV— selected by the Holy Father after his election to the papacy in May 2025. World English rights were acquired by Senior Editor Matthew Burdette from Libreria Editrice Vaticana.
Lee Boudreaux Receives the 2026 Medal for Editorial Excellence
June 22, 2026
Lee Boudreaux, VP and Executive Editor at Doubleday receives the 2026 Medal for Editorial Excellence. © Nina Subin
Spotify’s Best Audiobooks of the Year (So Far) Includes 20 PRH Hits
June 22, 2026
We’re thrilled to share that 20 Penguin Random House audiobooks have been named to Spotify’s Best Audiobooks of 2026 (So Far) list. As we reach the halfway point of the year, Spotify’s editors have highlighted the audiobooks that stood out most during months of listening across genres.
#1 NYT Bestselling Author John Green Announces the Cover of HOLLYWOOD, ENDING, His Debut Adult Fiction Novel
June 18, 2026
John Green, #1 internationally bestselling and award-winning author, recently revealed the cover for HOLLYWOOD, ENDING (Dutton Books; on sale September 22, 2026), his highly-anticipated first new novel in nine years and his adult fiction debut. The cover was created by Cassie Vu, Senior Designer.
"Cassie Vu has created a beautiful cover that reflects so much about the themes of this book. Most of all, I wanted to write about love and how we fall into love despite all our fears and challenges, and I'm so grateful to Cassie for lending her genius to HOLLYWOOD, ENDING," John Green told USA Today.
The cover was revealed by USA Today and announced as a collaborative Instagram post between John Green and USA Today, as well as a video on the Vlogbrothers Youtube Channel.
There's a Book for That: Juneteenth
June 18, 2026
“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.”—Barack Obama
This Friday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, announcing that the Civil War was over and slavery abolished. A holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved became an official federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Penguin Random House, closed Friday in observance of the holiday, publishes the following excellent books for adults and young readers that honor the occasion:
Spotlighting Our 2026 Lambda Literary Award Winners
June 16, 2026
For more than 30 years, the Lambda Literary Awards, affectionately known as the Lammys, have recognized the profound impact LGBTQ+ authors have made on literature and culture. We’re thrilled to celebrate the Penguin Random House authors and books that were selected as winners at the 2026 Lambda Literary Awards. View the full list here.
Our Titles Featured in Barnes & Noble's Best Books of the Year (So Far)
June 15, 2026
As we're approaching the halfway point of 2026, Barnes & Noble released their roundup of the Best Books of the Year (So Far). Rather than ranking the selections, the list highlights 38 books across genres, each chosen by Barnes & Noble booksellers from stores across the country. Every featured title is accompanied by a personal recommendation from booksellers, offering a glimpse into what made the book deserving of this recognition.
We're thrilled to share that 14 Penguin Random House titles were selected for this year's list. Congratulations to our talented authors and teams who brought these standout books to life. With so many incredible titles already making their mark this year, we're excited to see what's to come in the second half of 2026!
Virginia Evans, Author of THE CORRESPONDENT, Wins Women's Prize for Fiction
June 15, 2026
Virginia Evans receiving the Women’s Prize for Fiction Award (PA)
Announced live from Bedford Square Gardens in London, England, Virginia Evans’ THE CORRESPONDENT (Crown) is the winner of the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction.
Deemed as "the greatest celebration of female creativity in the world", the annual prize honors the best full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom during the preceding year.
Our Upcoming Author Events | June 15-21, 2026
June 15, 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.
Texas Monthly and Penguin Random House Launch Texas Monthly Press, a New Book-Publishing Venture
June 11, 2026
Texas Monthly and Penguin Random House have joined forces to relaunch Texas Monthly Press as the book-publishing imprint of the celebrated, award-winning media company that has defined Texas for millions of readers for 53 years. The new venture will publish books across genres and formats that capture the spirit and stories of Texas, combining Texas Monthly’s rich storytelling legacy and intimate knowledge of the state with Penguin Random House’s publishing excellence and national reach.
There's a Book for That: Conversation Starters
June 11, 2026
The phrase, “you’d have to be sleeping under a rock” comes to mind when we think about the popularity of the following books that are meeting the cultural moment, to use a cliché, sometimes in a polarizing way. Oh, to be a fly on the wall of many a book club reading them. Join the conversation via their hot topics!
Meet the 2026 NYU Center for Publishing Penguin Random House Scholarship Recipients
June 9, 2026
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 New York University Center for Publishing Penguin Random House Scholarship: Kyle Irish-Hall, Isabella Morgado, and Alondra Salcedo Ponce.
As scholarship recipients, they will participate in NYU’s 2026 Summer Publishing Institute (SPI), a four-week, in-person program taking place from June 1–26, 2026. Designed for students interested in careers in publishing and media, SPI offers an immersive introduction to the industry through hands-on learning and professional development opportunities.
PRH Audio Dominates the New York Times' Best Audiobooks of the Year (So Far)
June 8, 2026
The New York Times shared their selections for The Best Audiobooks of 2026 (So Far), highlighting standout listening experiences from the first half of the year. The list celebrates audiobooks that distinguish themselves through exceptional storytelling and immersive production.
There's a Book for That: PRIDE
June 4, 2026
Happy Pride Month! June, 2026 marks the 56th annual LGBTQ+ Pride tradition. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States.
In celebration of Pride Month, we recommend the recent and acclaimed nonfiction, as well as queer classics, featured below. Please check out our Pride in Your Words website, an ever-expanding collection of books from queer authors, where you can also request a Pride in Your Words Zine digital issue. Enjoy!
Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books Announce the 2026 Creative Writing Award Winners
June 4, 2026
Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books congratulate winners of the 2026 Creative Writing Awards, Including the inaugural winner of the Chinua Achebe Award for Freedom of Expression.
Six outstanding public high school seniors from across the country have been selected as recipients of the 2026 Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, a national grassroots organization that advocates for diversity in children’s literature. It is the inaugural year the Chinua Achebe Award for Freedom of Expression award will be given, in honor of the celebrated author’s powerful legacy.
Our Upcoming Author Events | June 1-7, 2026
June 1, 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.
There's a Book for That: Graduation!
May 28, 2026
“Find out what makes you kinder, what opens you up and brings out the most loving, generous, and unafraid version of you—and go after those things as if nothing else matters. Because, actually, nothing else does.”
― Congratulations, by the way: Some Thoughts on Kindness
There's a Book for That: Memorial Day
May 21, 2026
On Monday, May 25th, we pay tribute to the Americans who have died in service to our country. Memorial Day, originally known as "Decoration Day," began in 1868 after the Civil War as a time for citizens to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. To honor the occasion we have curated the following titles in commemoration of the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military as well as journalists covering warzones.
Our Upcoming Author Events | May 18-24, 2026
May 18, 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.
There's a Book for That: Mental Health Awareness Month
May 15, 2026
May is officially recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on mental well-being, fostering open conversations, and breaking the stigma that still surrounds mental health conditions. Since its founding in 1949 by Mental Health America, this vital national movement has grown to advocate for better care and support.
The NYPL and RHPG Announce the Kate Medina Fellowship for Literary Narrative Nonfiction
May 14, 2026
The New York Public Library and the Random House Publishing Group today announce the creation of the Kate Medina Fellowship for Literary Narrative Nonfiction to support writers whose projects engage with the world-class collections of the Library’s flagship Stephen A. Schwarzman Building.
Spotlighting Our James Beard Media Award Nominees
May 13, 2026
Image courtesy of beardfoundation Instagram.
Each year, the James Beard Media Awards® celebrate the very best in food storytelling. The Book Awards honor cookbooks and other nonfiction food and beverage titles. We’re thrilled to share that sixteen Penguin Random House titles have been nominated!
This year’s Media Awards Ceremony will mark a first for the awards, with winners to be announced at the renowned Art Institute of Chicago. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 13, bringing together talented individuals and teams from every corner of food media. The evening will close with a reception featuring Chicago chefs and a taste of the city’s vibrant culinary scene.
Sanyu Dillon Inducted Into the AMA New York Marketing Hall of Fame
May 11, 2026
Sanyu Dillon, President of Random House Publishing Group, was recently inducted into the American Marketing Association (AMA) New York Marketing Hall of Fame, receiving the prestigious “Spirit of New York” distinction—an honor recognizing leaders who embody the city’s creativity, cultural influence, and ability to shape markets.
There's a Book for That: Jewish American Heritage Month
May 8, 2026
In May we honor centuries of Jewish contributions to American culture and society for Jewish American Heritage Month. We’ve also included this year’s two Jewish Book Award winners who were celebrated in March: Congratulations to our Penguin Random House authors and please enjoy our selection:
The Best in Mystery: Our 2026 Edgar Awards Winners
May 7, 2026
Mystery Writers of America recently announced the winners of the 2026 Edgar Allen Poe Awards, honoring outstanding mystery fiction, nonfiction and television published or produced in 2025. We're proud to share that three Penguin Random House titles were recognized across six categories!
Our Pulitzer Prize Winner: THERE IS NO PLACE FOR US by Brian Goldstone
May 5, 2026
On Monday, May 4, the Pulitzer Prizes, the most prestigious awards in American letters, were announced by Administrator Marjorie Miller via livestream. We're thrilled to share that Penguin Random House author Brian Goldstone's THERE IS NO PLACE FOR US: Working and Homeless in America (Crown; Random House Audio) was honored with a Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction.
There's a Book for That: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 1, 2026
Welcome May and Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! In honor of the occasion, we are featuring the following recent and acclaimed nonfiction which recognizes the culture, history, achievements, and experiences of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders:
Spotlighting Our Christian Book Awards Winners
April 30, 2026
At the ECPA Awards Celebration in Chicago on April 28, Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group won in two categories at the Christian Book Awards.
Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award program honors the "best of the year" in 12 categories. Five finalists are chosen in each category unless there is a tie. The Winner in each category is announced and awarded at the ECPA Awards Celebration held at the industry's Leadership Summit each Spring. The program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry.
The evening also included a celebratory milestone for WaterBrook’s 30th anniversary. The program featured a video highlighting the formation of WaterBrook and the impact its books have had over the past three decades.
Congratulations to everyone who helped bring these incredible titles to life!
Our Christian Book Awards Winners:
Biography & Memoir
HERE BE DRAGONS: Navigating Mean Girls, Motherhood, and Other Mysteries of Life by Melanie Shankle (WaterBrook)
From the author of NOBODY'S CUTER THAN YOU comes a poignant, deeply personal story about trusting God to heal generational wounds so we can show up for our teenage girls.
Medieval cartographers marked maps with “Here Be Dragons” to warn of unknown dangers ahead, and now Melanie Shankle humorously applies this to raising teenage daughters. Navigating the tumultuous teenage years can be daunting, with mean girls, dramatic breakups, and self-worth struggles often occurring in a single day. As a mom, you might long for a guide to help you through these unpredictable times.
Faith & Culture
THE TECH EXIT: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones by Claire Morell (Forum)
A road map to free your kids from the harms of digital technology and to recover the beauty, wonder, and true purpose of childhood—by a leading tech policy expert
It’s no secret that addictive digital technologies like smartphones and social media apps are harming a generation of kids socially, mentally, and even physically. But a workable solution seems elusive. After all, don’t kids need phones, and won’t they be vulnerable or socially isolated without tech?
Basketball Superstar Caitlin Clark to Publish Debut Children's Picture Book With RHCB
April 29, 2026
Caitlin Clark (Photo Credit: Indiana Fever)
Celebrating Instant #1 NYT Bestseller Sheinelle Jones and THROUGH MOM’S EYES
April 25, 2026
PRH author and Today host Sheinelle Jones. © Nate Congleton.
There's a Book for That: National Library Week!
April 24, 2026
It’s time to share your love for libraries! National Library Week, an initiative of the American Library Association, runs from April 19th-25th. Honorary Chair, and Penguin Random House author, Mychal Threets invites us all to celebrate this year’s theme “Find Your Joy” saying, “celebrating libraries, thanking library workers, visiting libraries is how I find my joy.” Click here for ways to celebrate libraries and check out the following terrific fiction and nonfiction about the magic of libraries!
A Newly Discovered and Never-Before-Seen Berenstain Bears Manuscript to Be Published by RHCB
April 23, 2026
Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish TOO LOOSE, TOO TIGHT, JUST RIGHT, by beloved creators Stan and Jan Berenstain, which was recently discovered and updated by their son Mike Berenstain, it was announced today by Heidi Kilgras, VP, Associate Publisher, Random House Books for Young Readers. Frank Berrios, Executive Editor, Random House Books for Young Readers, acquired world rights from Mary Krienke at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. and will edit the book.
PRH & We Need Diverse Books Announce 2025 Black Creatives Fund Revisions Workshop Winners
April 21, 2026
Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) have announced the winners of the fourth cycle of the Revisions Workshop, part of WNDB’s Black Creatives Fund. Launched in 2021, the fund supports Black fiction writers, with PRH serving as the inaugural sponsor and continuing support in 2022, 2024, and 2025.
There's a Book for That: Poetry Prize Winners!
April 17, 2026
Let's continue our celebration of National Poetry Month with prize winners! From major awards for a single collection of poems like the Pulitzer or National Book Award to lifetime achievement awards such as the Nobel Prize or The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the books below silently shout truth and beauty! This year’s excitement was Kevin Young winning the National Book Critics Circle Award for Night Watch. With so much depth and variety of expression, let these poems take you where they will.
Maria Semple’s GO GENTLE Is Oprah’s Book Club Pick for April
April 15, 2026
Oprah Winfrey has announced that her latest Oprah’s Book Club pick is GO GENTLE (Putnam) by New York Times bestselling author Maria Semple.
The news was announced April 14 on CBS Mornings. Click here to watch the full segment.
PRH Canada's Tundra Book Group Wins the Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publishers of the Year
April 15, 2026
Penguin Random House Canada is incredibly proud to share the news that Tundra Book Group has been named the winner of the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year!
Penguin Random House Sends Letter to Congress Urging Opposition to H.R. 7661
April 13, 2026
Below please find a letter submitted to Congress today (April 13, 2026) by Penguin Random House in opposition to H.R. 7661. The letter raises concerns about the federal bill’s threats to intellectual freedom, the narrowing of classroom reading materials, and the broader impact on students’ ability to engage with diverse ideas.
Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group Acquires She Reads Truth
April 13, 2026
The Acquisition Builds PRH Christian’s Direct-to-Consumer Platform and Underscores Its Investment in Bible Resources
Colorado Springs, CO (April 13, 2026)— Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has acquired She Reads Truth, an influential direct-to-consumer publisher focused on building a community of women who together interact with the Bible every day. The acquisition was announced today by Manuel Sansigre, Chief Financial Officer, Penguin Random House, and Campbell Wharton, PRH Christian SVP and Publisher, together with She Reads Truth Co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Our Upcoming Author Events | April 13-19, 2026
April 13, 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.
There's a Book for That: National Poetry Month
April 10, 2026
“Poetry is what in a poem makes you laugh, cry, prickle, be silent, makes your toenails twinkle, makes you want to do this or that or nothing, makes you know that you are alone in the unknown world, that your bliss and suffering is forever shared and forever all your own.” –Dylan Thomas
Emma Brodie’s INTO THE BLUE Is Reese Witherspoon’s April Book Club Pick
April 8, 2026
Emma Brodie joined TODAY with Jenna & Sheinelle.
Remembering John Flanagan: The Author Who Taught a Generation That Heroes Come in All Sizes
April 7, 2026
John Flanagan: May 22, 1944-February 7, 2026 © Cameron Barrie.
Our Upcoming Author Events | April 6-12, 2026
April 6, 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.
There's a Book for That: The Moon!
April 3, 2026
This week our eyes are on the moon: April’s full pink moon has risen in the night sky and Artemis II successfully launched four astronauts on a journey around the moon on April 1st. The NASA mission is the first human lunar journey in over 50 years and will last 10 days ending with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. Deep space is also drawing people into theatres for the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s book Project Hail Mary. We invite you to feed your lunar curiosity with the following acclaimed books for adult and young readers:
#1 NYT Bestselling Author John Green Returns to Fiction With HOLLYWOOD, ENDING
April 1, 2026
#1 NYT Bestselling Author John Green. Photo: © Marina Waters.
Our Upcoming Author Events | March 30-April 5, 2026
March 30, 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.
There's a Book for That: Marriage
March 27, 2026
As Women’s History Month draws to a close, we are exploring the intricate, often challenging landscape of marriage through a female lens. Inspired by recent standout memoirs including Strangers and A Marriage at Sea, here is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction that examines the complexities of matrimony:
Random House to Publish Gloria Steinem's Memoir, AN UNEXPECTED LIFE
March 26, 2026
Gloria Steinem
On March 25, 2026, her ninety-second birthday, Random House announces the forthcoming publication of AN UNEXPECTED LIFE: A Memoir (Random House) by writer and activist Gloria Steinem, to be published on September 22, 2026.
In this candid and revelatory work, Steinem traces her early life and the unlikely path that led her to become one of the world’s most influential voices for equality. She writes of a childhood shaped by constant motion—traveling with her itinerant father, caring for her mother, and discovering the power of books—alongside the formative experiences that awakened her political consciousness
Andy Weir's PROJECT HAIL MARY Premieres on the Big Screen, Starring Ryan Gosling
March 23, 2026
The live-action film adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestselling novel!
The highly anticipated film adaptation of Andy Weir's PROJECT HAIL MARY (Ballantine Books) hit the big screens on Friday, March 20! Project Hail Mary (2026) is produced by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Amy Pascal, Aditya Sood, Rachel O'Connor, Ryan Gosling, and author Andy Weir, with Amazon MGM Studios producing. Directed by Lord and Miller, the sci-fi film brings the story of Ryland Grace to life, starring Ryan Gosling as an astronaut on a mission to save humanity.
Our Upcoming Author Events | March 23-29, 2026
March 23, 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.
There's a Book for That: It's Spring!
March 20, 2026
Welcome to the first day of Spring! Our picks for the season reflect some of our most acclaimed and popular nature books. In a time of renewal, we pay tribute to the biodiversity and splendor of our planet and all that grows here. May your spring reading be in full bloom!
Our Indies Choice Book Awards Shortlisters
March 16, 2026
The American Booksellers Association (ABA) recently released shortlists in seven categories for the 2026 Indies Choice Book Awards. This year, the ABA relaunched the awards program, which had been on hiatus since 2019.
These awards celebrate the best Adult Fiction, Adult Nonfiction, Children's Picture Books, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Debut Adult and Debut Children's voted by indie booksellers. The shortlist recognizes five titles from each category, and we're thrilled to share that Penguin Random House titles were recognized in every category!
Our Upcoming Author Events | March 16-22, 2026
March 16, 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.
RHCB Increases First Printing for New Dr. Seuss Book, SING THE 50 UNITED STATES!, to 1 Million Copies
March 16, 2026
Following the October announcement of the newly discovered Dr. Seuss manuscript SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! (on sale June 2, 2026), Random House Children’s Books (RHCB) announced on March 13 that it will increase the book’s first printing from 500,000 to 1 million copies in response to soaring demand. The increase was shared by Judith Haut, EVP, Deputy Publisher, Random House Children’s Books.
There's a Book for That: Irish Literature
March 13, 2026
"I will arise and go now, for always night and day/I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;/While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey/I hear it in the deep heart’s core."
- William Butler Yeats, “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”
Doubleday to Publish New John Grisham Thriller, THE FRENCH ILLUSION
March 13, 2026
Photo Credit: Ana Murphy
Bantam to Publish Idris Elba and Adam Hamdy’s EXILES in May 2027
March 12, 2026
News from the Random House Publishing Group: Bantam will publish EXILES, the first in the new thriller series from SAG and Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominated actor, director, and musician Idris Elba and Sunday Times and international bestselling author and screenwriter Adam Hamdy, in May of 2027.
There's a Book for That: Women's History Month
March 6, 2026
Welcome Women’s History Month! Did you know that Women’s History Month began in Sonoma, California, in 1978 as a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions: Hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest. In 1987, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March. On March 8th we also celebrate International Women’s Day.
Celebrating PRH Audio’s 2026 Audie Awards® Winners
March 4, 2026
PRH Audie Award attendees on the red carpet at Chelsea Piers!
Congratulations to Our International Booker Prize Longlisters
March 2, 2026
The longlist for The International Booker Prize, the world’s most significant award for a single work of translated fiction, was recently announced. This year’s International Booker Prize thirteen-title longlist includes four Penguin Random House titles!
Our Upcoming Author Events | March 2, 2026
March 2, 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.
There's a Book for That: Black History Month for Young Readers
February 27, 2026
This week we honor Black History Month with a special focus on outstanding books for young readers, including books on activists, athletes, and pioneers. Please also visit Penguin Random House’s initiative, All Ways Black for books for all ages.
In Memoriam: Ann Godoff, Founder, President, and Editor-in-Chief, Penguin Press
February 26, 2026
From Scott Moyers, President & Publisher, Penguin Press: It is with great sadness that I write with the news of the passing of our beloved colleague Ann Godoff, Penguin Press’s founder, President, and Editor-in-Chief.
Ann’s impact on American book culture over the past four decades is incalculable. An editor of immense range in fiction, nonfiction and poetry, Ann shepherded into print innumerable New York Times bestsellers, multiple winners of every major award, and works that have appeared on all manner of best books lists - of the year, the decade, and the century. Beyond the industry accolades, her legacy should be measured in her success in helping authors create indelible new spaces in the minds of readers.
Two PRH Central Ads Colleagues Featured in "The Forward 30"
February 25, 2026
Courtney McAuslan (l) and Lety Flores (r)
Our Upcoming Author Events | February 23-March 1, 2026
February 23, 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.
Spotlighting Our LA Times Book Prizes Finalists
February 23, 2026
The Los Angeles Times announced the finalists and honorees for its 46th Annual Book Prizes, recognizing outstanding literary achievement across 13 categories and celebrating the highest quality of writing from authors at every stage of their careers.
This year, PRH author Amy Tan will receive the Robert Kirsch Award for lifetime achievement, and our partner We Need Diverse Books will be honored with the Innovator’s Award. PRH author Adam Ross will also be recognized with the Christopher Isherwood Prize for Autobiographical Prose.
Two PRH Novels Selected as PEN/Hemingway Award Finalists
February 20, 2026
We’re proud to share that two Penguin Random House novels have been named finalists for this year’s PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel: THE CORRESPONDENT (Crown) by Virginia Evans and AWAKE IN THE FLOATING CITY (Pantheon) by Susanna Kwan.
Selected by judges Rachel Beanland, Dionne Irving, and Taymour Soomro, this year’s finalists were chosen from 146 eligible novels by American authors published in the United States during the 2025 calendar year. Since 1976, the PEN/Hemingway Award has honored a debut novel of exceptional merit by an author who has not previously published a full-length work of fiction. The purpose of the award is to champion new voices of promise entering the literary landscape.
Penguin Random House Champions Independent Voices Through the Constellation Award
February 20, 2026
Penguin Random House and the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses announce the winner of the 2026 Constellation Award.
There's a Book for That: Black History Month
February 20, 2026
“It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes. Keep hope alive.” ― Rev. Jesse Jackson
Since 1976, Black History Month has been observed every February. The commemoration grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. To further educate and inspire, we present the following award-winning and acclaimed memoirs and history books. Please also visit Penguin Random House’s All Ways Black for more recommendations. Stay tuned for Black History titles for young readers next week!
Penguin Random House Partners With Inkluded to Expand Access to Publishing Careers
February 18, 2026
Penguin Random House has a new partnership with Inkluded.
There's a Book for That: Valentine's Day!
February 13, 2026
Love is in the air this Saturday! Because we believe in a daily romance with reading, we invite you to fall for something new. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a book from this dazzling selection of heartfelt fiction and nonfiction. Perhaps cupid's arrow is a bookmark?
Our Upcoming Author Events | February 9-15, 2026
February 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.
There's a Book for That: Shadows
February 6, 2026
Did you miss Groundhog Day this week? Since 1887, Groundhog Day has been celebrated in the United States on February 2nd. Rooted in German folklore brought by settlers to Pennsylvania, the custom evolved from European badger traditions to using a groundhog to predict the arrival of spring. Sorry to report that this year Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow which predicts we are in for six more weeks of winter. Here at There's a Book for That we are also seeing shadows! Check out these acclaimed novels for your protracted winter reading:
John Mark Comer’s THE RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY Surpasses 1M Copies Sold
February 5, 2026
THE RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World, by New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer, has surpassed one million copies sold across all formats, marking a major milestone for the long-running title.
PRHPS & Oni Press Worldwide Partnership Begins August 2026
February 4, 2026
Oni is publisher of award-winning comic books & graphic novels!
Our Upcoming Author Events | February 2-8, 2026
February 2, 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.
Spotlighting Our 2026 Edgar Award Nominees
February 2, 2026
Mystery Writers of America recently announced the nominees for the 2026 Edgar Allen Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, nonfiction and television published or produced in 2025. We're proud to share that 15 Penguin Random House titles are recognized across six categories.
Kurt Vonnegut’s Daughter Defends Her Father’s Work Against the State of Utah
February 1, 2026
In January, Penguin Random House's Intellectual Freedom Taskforce facilitated the Vonnegut estate’s participation in a lawsuit along with the ACLU of Utah in the first major legal case defending the freedom to read since Supreme Court declined Little vs Llano in December of last year. Read more about Vonnegut vs Utah here: Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read - ACLU of Utah.
2026 Audie Awards: PRH Audio Receives a Record 32 Nominations!
January 30, 2026
The Audio Publishers Association has announced the finalists for the 2026 Audie Awards, and Penguin Random House Audio is proud to receive a record-breaking 32 nominations across this year’s categories.
There's a Book for That: Iran
January 30, 2026
In light of nationwide protests in Iran that have drawn international attention over the past several weeks, we’ve curated a collection of important nonfiction on Iran and its history. These books help support thoughtful engagement with current events through a historical lens. Among them is KING OF KINGS by veteran war correspondent Scott Anderson, a vivid account of the 1979 Iranian Revolution that provides background for understanding the roots of the present moment.
Spotlighting Our 2026 ALA Adult Award Winners and Honorees
January 29, 2026
This week, the American Library Association kicked off the 2026 literary awards season with the announcement of their adult book awards, including the Andrew Carnegie Medals, the Notable Book Awards, and many more.
Three Listening Library Audiobooks Are 2026 Odyssey Award Winners/Honors!
January 27, 2026
The Youth Media Awards (YMA), in association with the American Library Association (ALA), are an annual set of prestigious honors for children’s and young adult literature and media. The 2026 Youth Media Awards were announced Monday, January 26, 2026, during a live-streamed event from Chicago. American Library Association’s Odyssey Award committee selected three Listening Library titles for their 2026 list!
The Odyssey Award committee named Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett’s TRANS HISTORY the 2026 Odyssey Award winner for young adults. Jason Reynolds’ SOUNDTRACK and James Robinson’s WHALE EYES were recognized as 2026 Odyssey Honor audiobooks. All three audiobooks were recognized during the ALA’s Youth Media Awards livestream are published by Listening Library, an imprint of Penguin Random House Audio.
RHCB Authors and Illustrators Receive Accolades from the ALA Youth Media Awards!
January 27, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the 2026 Youth Media Awards on Monday, January 26 at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, and several Random House Children’s Books titles and authors were recognized.
PYR Receives Seventeen 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards!
January 27, 2026
The American Library Association (ALA) Youth Media Awards (YMA) were announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, during a ceremony in Chicago. These prestigious awards honor the most distinguished books, digital media, and audiobooks for children and young adults published in the previous year.
Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House, has received seventeen recognitions!
PW's Spring 2026 Writers to Watch Featuring PRH Authors
January 23, 2026
Penguin Random House Authors Featured in "Spring 2026 Writers to Watch"
Friday Reads: Reality TV Novels
January 23, 2026
The weather prediction is pretty bleak for this weekend in much of the U.S. “Roughly 160 million are under alerts for snow, sleet and freezing rain” according to the National Weather Service. Best to stay cozy indoors, with a good book, a good show or perhaps the pleasure of the two in one? You might be surprised to learn how many novels have reality show plotlines. We’ve gathered a good batch below offering peak escapism. Have a safe weekend!
Streaming Now on Netflix: PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION, Emily Henry’s #1 Bestseller
January 16, 2026
Author Emily Henry and the Berkley team at the Los Angeles premiere.
2026 Book Cover Designers to Watch Featuring Two PRH Designers
January 16, 2026
Janet Hansen-Brand (l) and Linda Huang (r)
We love seeing book cover design get its moment, especially when it comes to our designers! In a recent OurCulture article highlighting seven designers worth following in 2026, two Penguin Random House colleagues were featured: Janet Hansen-Brand, Director, Art/Design, Alfred A. Knopf & Everyman’s Library and Linda Huang, Director, Art/Design, Pantheon Books.
THE DEMON OF UNREST by Erik Larson: Coming in Paperback!
January 16, 2026
The Crown Publishing Group is thrilled to announce the March 10, 2026 paperback release of the #1 New York Times bestseller, THE DEMON OF UNREST: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War by Erik Larson.
In his last three riveting books, Erik Larson took us deep into the heart of wartime Europe. Now he brings us back to our own shores, to another time of crisis. In THE DEMON OF UNREST, he brilliantly captures the pivotal five months between Abraham Lincoln’s election in November 1860 and the bombardment of Fort Sumter the following April—a dramatic period that put the United States on a path to self-destruction.
LOVE IS IN THE ATMOSPHERE: Jersey City and Chicago Events Inspired by Taylor Jenkins Reid's Novel
January 16, 2026
This February, ATMOSPHERE (Ballantine Books), Taylor Jenkins Reid’s #1 New York Times bestselling novel, will be celebrated with two unforgettable, immersive experiences in Chicago and Jersey City.
From planetarium experiences and cosmic light shows, these events invite readers to celebrate love, science, and storytelling this Valentine's season.
There's a Book for That: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 16, 2026
“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.”
— Martin Luther King, Jr.