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

Lindsey and Freya, her year-and-half-old puppy.

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

Jenna Bush Hager announces her next Book Club Pick.

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!

“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

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!

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"

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

The finished window installation at McNally Jackson.

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

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

Johanna Rojas Vann (left) and Jamie Lapeyrolerie (right)

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

The prestigious Library Champion Award by the Friends of Delaware Libraries and the Delaware Legislative Committee.

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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There's a Book for That: Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking

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:

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Avery Celebrates 5 Years of ATOMIC HABITS & an Astounding 260 Weeks on the NYT Bestseller List

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.

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Half of Audible's Top 20 Audiobooks are PRH Audio Productions!

Audible's curated selection of editor and listener audio favorites.

We are delighted to announce that ten of Audible’s 2024 Best of the Year "obsessively curated selection of editor and listener favorites" audiobooks are proudly published by Penguin Random House Audio. The list selects 20 audiobooks and is a testament to our unwavering commitment to producing exceptional audio content.

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There's a Book for That: Native American Heritage Month

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).

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Pioneering Basketball Coach & Nike Executive George Raveling's Memoir Coming Spring 2025 from Portfolio Books

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.

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Penguin Random House UK Celebrates Samantha Harvey's Booker Prize Win for "Orbital"

Samantha Harvey with her book and trophy. © Alberto Pezzali.

We are thrilled to announce that Samantha Harvey, the author of ORBITAL, published by Penguin Random House UK’s Jonathan Cape and Vintage UK imprints, was unanimously voted by the panel of deliberating judges, as the 2024 Booker winner, after reading more than 150 books over seven months.

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Tomorrow, Don't Miss a Chance to Explore Illustrating Picture Books With Jasmin Rubero, Senior Art Director, Kokila Books

Join Jasmin Rubero for this comprehensive, free webinar!

Calling all early-career artists from historically marginalized communities who are interested in illustrating picture books!

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Dive Into Illustrating Picture Books With Jasmin Rubero, Senior Art Director, Kokila Books

Join Jasmin Rubero for this comprehensive, free webinar!

Calling all early-career artists from historically marginalized communities who are interested in illustrating picture books!

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PRH Audio’s Iconic 2025 GRAMMY® Nominees: Parton & Streisand

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. 

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There's a Book for That: National Veterans & Military Families Month

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.”

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