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Friday Reads: Maira Kalman

“The book. Calming object. Held in the hand.” ― Maira Kalman

Maira Kalman has done it again! With her latest illustrated edition, THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ALICE B. TOKLAS by Gertrude Stein, fans and newcomers are invited into a literary classic via the brilliant artistry of Maira Kalman! Kalman’s palette, wit and whimsy are on full display in the books published by Penguin Random House. She has created books for all ages about artists, suffragists, American presidents, philosophy, dogs…even cake! THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ALICE B. TOKLAS joins the library of Kalman’s other illustrated classics such as those by Michael Pollan and Strunk and White. Find out more about her here and treat yourself to this absolutely delightful video of Maira Kalman as Alice B. Toklas. Continue reading →

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Debuting Today: Netflix Film SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL Based on Ace Atkins’ Bestseller – Watch the Trailer!

Ace Atkins’ New York Times bestselling thriller, SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL, previously published by Putnam as ROBERT B. PARKER’S WONDERLAND, has been adapted into a film, releasing on Netflix today, March 6. Mark Wahlberg stars as Spenser, an ex-cop sent to prison after being framed, with Alan Arkin playing alongside him as Henry Cimoli, Spenser’s longtime friend and old boxing coach, who needs his help. The film also stars Winston Duke as Hawk and Post Malone as Spenser’s prison inmate and nemesis. Continue reading →

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Our Finalists for the 2020 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction

The PEN/Faulkner Foundation has announced its 5-title shortlist for the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, featuring three books published by Penguin Random House imprints and one book published by a Penguin Random House Publisher Services publisher client. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Women’s History Month

Welcome March and Women’s History Month. In 1987, Congress designated the month of March “Women’s History Month.” While women’s rights and issues have continued to see progress, there is more to do. The Equal Rights Amendment has yet to become part of the United States Constitution. 2020 marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment and women’s constitutional right to vote. In an election year that has seen a record number of women make a bid for the presidency, it’s a good time to visit the past, present and future of women’s rights: Continue reading →

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Three PRH Authors Shortlisted for 2020 Lukas Book Prize

Of the five authors shortlisted for this year’s J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, three are published by Penguin Random House imprints. This prestigious award – sponsored by the Nieman Foundation and Columbia Journalism School – recognizes outstanding nonfiction books that highlight issues of political or social concern in the U.S. The winner receives a $10,000 prize.

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Why C. J. Box Readers Love Game Warden Joe Pickett: “He has flaws. He makes mistakes. He’s no Superman.”

#1 New York Times bestselling author C.J. Box’s LONG RANGE, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons on March 3, is his 20th Joe Pickett novel. Mr. Box has written an intriguing new mystery in which our favorite Wyoming game warden must investigate an attempted murder committed from a confoundingly long distance. The search for the would-be assassin becomes personal when Joe’s best friend, Nate Romanowski – just as he’s adjusting to the arrival of his first child – is suspected of the crime. It’s a race against the clock as Joe tries to clear Nate’s name and identify the real shooter. Beset by threats both man-made and natural, the two men must go to great lengths to keep their loved ones safe. Continue reading →

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Yiyun Li Wins PEN/Jean Stein Book Award

PEN America, the U.S. chapter of the world’s leading international literary-human rights organization, announced the winners of its annual Literary Awards last night, March 2, at a ceremony in Manhattan. Yiyun Li won the 2020 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award for her novel, WHERE REASONS END, published by Random House in February 2019.

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PRH Audio Wins 6 Audie Awards

Penguin Random House Audio took home six awards at the 25^th annual Audie Awards® last night, March 2, in Manhattan, including two Audies for Michelle Obama’s BECOMING. PRH Audio won 4 more of these coveted annual peer prizes, sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association trade group. Continue reading →

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PRH Imprints Publish 5 of 13 International Booker Prize Longlisted Titles

The 2020 International Booker Prize longlist has been announced, and five of its thirteen titles have been published, or are forthcoming, from Penguin Random House imprints in the U.S. and the U.K. The prize annually awards one author and their translator £50,000 for their outstanding work of fiction. The shortlist for the prize will be announced on April 2, and the winner on May 19.

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