Friday Reads: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

January 14, 2022

On Monday, January 17, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year, the family of Martin Luther King Jr. will continue his legacy by leading the Voting Rights March in Washington (WSJ) As ever, MLK Day celebrates the life of a man who brought hope and healing to America. It’s a time to commemorate the timeless values Dr. King exemplified – courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service – as well as the forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his leadership. It’s especially important for the young to learn about Dr. King’s character and contributions and the power of words. We recommend the books herein for education and inspiration for all ages. Visit The King Center’s site here for more information.

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There's a Book for That: Parenting

January 12, 2022

“Parenting is no sport for perfectionists.” —Andrew Solomon Parenting during the pandemic has had its challenges, to say the least. Parents of school-age children have been called upon to homeschool at times, often while juggling their own jobs. And then there’s navigating the fears, anxiety and unknowns while coping with a wide range of loss. Parents do not have the answers yet try to be reassuring while still imposing restrictions to keep their children safe. It hasn’t been easy! Whether you’ve had a pandemic baby, are teaching-on-demand, or are saying no to teen parties, check out these parenting books for support:

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PRH and CLMP Announce the Winner of the Inaugural $10,000 Constellation Award

January 11, 2022

Penguin Random House and The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses are thrilled to announce that Nomadic Press based in Oakland, California, and Brooklyn, New York, is the winner of the inaugural $10,000 Constellation Award. Three finalists were also selected: FlowerSong Press in McAllen, Texas; BLF Press in Bloomington, Indiana; and La Impresora in Isabela, Puerto Rico.

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Our Golden Globe Winners: Actor/Author Will Smith + Screen Adaptations of Whitehead’s THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD and Murakami’s “Drive My Car”

January 10, 2022

The 79th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced online last night, with the winners including actor/PRH author Will Smith and screen adaptations of two works published by Penguin Random House.

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Watch the Trailer: HBO WINNING TIME Adaptation of Jeff Pearlman Book About the '80s L.A. Lakers

January 10, 2022

Jeff Pearlman’s SHOWTIME: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, a New York Times bestseller published by Avery in 2014, has been adapted into an HBO series called Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, scheduled to debut in March. The series cast includes John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Quincy Isaiah, Sally Field, and Jason Segel, among many others.

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Remembering Peter Bogdanovich: Acclaimed Hollywood Director, Knopf/Ballantine Author

January 10, 2022

Peter Bogdanovich, award-winning Hollywood director and author of books for Knopf and Ballantine, died on Thursday, January 6, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 82.

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Humanitarian, Spiritual Leader, and Avery Author Archbishop Desmond Tutu Dies at 90

January 7, 2022

The world lost a spiritual giant on Sunday, December 26, when Archbishop Desmond Tutu, co-author of The Book of Joy, published by Avery in 2016, died at the age of 90 in Cape Town, South Africa. Archbishop Tutu was a leader in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, a humanitarian and human rights activist, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. His work advocating for non-violent solutions to injustice and poverty changed the world.

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Friday Reads: Joan Didion Revisited

January 7, 2022

“Character – the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life – is the source from which self-respect springs.” —Joan Didion, “On Self-Respect” As we mourn Joan Didion’s recent passing, what she meant to her fans is a resounding chorus of praise and respect. As a journalist, essayist, novelist and memoirist she’s a writer’s writer, a Californian’s writer, a New Yorker’s writer, and finally a reader’s writer: Consider her keen observations and lack of sentimentality, whether addressing social movements or personal grief, in the following books by Joan Didion, national treasure.

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Remembering Betty White: Iconic Actress, Putnam/Berkley Author

January 6, 2022

Betty White, award-winning actress, animal advocate, and bestselling Putnam/Berkley author, died on December 31, 2021 at the age of 99. Her passing sparked an immediate outpouring of personal tributes. On Instagram, former First Lady Michelle Obama shared a photo of Betty with former "first dog" Bo and the following message: "Betty White broke barriers, defied expectations, served her country, and pushed us all to laugh. She was also an animal lover and activist, and Bo loved spending time with her. There was no one quite like her, and Barack and I join so many who will miss the joy she brought to the world. I know our Bo is looking forward to seeing her up in heaven."

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One World, Ten Speed Press Titles Shortlisted for Porchlight Business Book Awards

January 6, 2022

Porchlight Book Company, formerly 800-CEO-READ, announced its 15th annual Business Book Awards shortlist, including two titles published by Penguin Random House imprints, One World and Ten Speed Press, respectively.

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RHCB Author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich to Share OPERATION SISTERHOOD Virtually

January 5, 2022

Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich will discuss her new book, OPERATION SISTERHOOD (Crown Books for Young Readers), in conversation with Meg Medina at a virtual event moderated by educator Julia Torres and hosted by Loyalty Bookstores via Crowdcast tonight, January 6, beginning at 6:00 pm (ET).

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How Putnam Author Danielle Friedman Unlocked the Feminist History of Women’s Workout Culture

January 5, 2022

With 2022 here and resolutions set, our new Igloo Book Buzz pick is Danielle Friedman’s LET’S GET PHYSICAL: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, published on January 4 by Putnam and Listening Library. This captivating blend of reportage and personal narrative explores the history of women’s exercise culture–from jogging and Jazzercise to Jane Fonda–and how women have parlayed physical strength into other forms of power.

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There's a Book for That: Big Ideas for 2022

January 5, 2022

“For while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us.” ―Amanda Gorman   Welcome 2022 and with it our hopes and intentions for progress and renewal, both personally and societally. This pivotal time calls for big ideas. The following authors, and their acclaimed books, are renowned for helping us understand our world and ourselves in fresh ways that inform and motivate. New year, new you, new us.

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Designs by Penguin’s Buckley, Pantheon’s Huang Among NYTBR’s Best Book Covers of ‘21

January 3, 2022

New York Times Book Review Art Director Matt Dorfman selected “The 12 Best Book Covers of 2021,” including Gloria Naylor’s THE WOMEN OF BREWSTER PLACE (Penguin Classics), designed by Paul Buckley, SVP & Executive Creative Director, Penguin Publishing Group, and Wole Soyinka’s CHRONICLES FROM THE LAND OF THE HAPPIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH (Pantheon) by Linda Huang, Associate Director, Art/Design, Knopf Doubleday.

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Our Longlisters for the 2022 PEN America Literary Awards

January 3, 2022

PEN America has announced the longlists for its 2022 Literary Awards in the categories of debut fiction, diversity, nonfiction, essay, biography, poetry, science writing, and translation, plus the PEN/Jean Stein Book Award. Our longlisted titles published by Penguin Random House imprints and Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publishers are presented below.

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