Monthly Archives: December 2020

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Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Books of 2020

Former President Barack Obama has shared his favorite books of 2020 on his Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages. Among the 17 titles he selected are the following books published by Penguin Random House imprints: Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: December

“The crisp path through the field in this December snow, in the deep dark, where we trod the buried grass like ghosts on dry toast.” ― Dylan Thomas

Well, the holidays are upon us and this will be our last Friday Reads until January, 2021. Thank you for reading, for listening, and for sharing your enthusiasm for Penguin Random House titles. Before we close the books on 2020, perhaps you’ll find some December reading that appeals from the following collection: Continue reading →

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A PROMISED LAND by Barack Obama Sells More Than 3.3 Million Units in U.S. and Canada in its First Month of Publication

Penguin Random House has announced that Barack Obama’s A PROMISED LAND has sold 3,320,000 units across all formats and editions in the U.S. and Canada during its first month of publication. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Happy Birthday Jane Austen!

Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort. – Jane Austen

Happy Birthday Jane Austen! Born December 16, 1775, in Hampshire, England Jane Austen is known best for her 6 major novels beginning with SENSE AND SENSIBILITY. We are hard-pressed to think of a more beloved author, one who continues to influence so many writers, filmmakers and readers. 245 years after her birth, Austen-mania continues because of Jane Austen’s universal and timeless themes and social critiques. Take a tour through some of her most famous novels and the contemporary books they’ve inspired: Continue reading →

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Celebrate Sara Sargent’s ALWAYS TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS: A Book Made for Our 2020 Holiday Season

Random House Children’s Books Senior Executive Editor Sara Sargent has authored a new picture book, ALWAYS TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS, illustrated by Mark Chambers and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This timely paperback title affirms the special magic of the holidays despite the physical distance from loved ones and helps children discover the joy of Christmas in different and unique ways. Continue reading →

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Natasha Díaz Will Share Her Book COLOR ME IN via jewishcharlotte.org (12/17)

Natasha Díaz, author of COLOR ME IN (Ember), will talk about her YA novel at a virtual event hosted by the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte via jewishcharlotte.org on Thursday, December 17 at 8:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Join Sara Sargent for a Cozy Virtual Storytime via Facebook Live (12/17)

Random House Children’s Books Senior Executive Editor Sara Sargent, author of ALWAYS TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS (Random House Books for Young Readers), will share her children’s picture book at a cozy virtual storytime event hosted by the Little Shop of Stories via Facebook Live on Thursday, December 17 at 6:30 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Steve Leder In Conversation with Claire Bidwell Smith via reimagine.org (12/17)

Rabbi Steve Leder, author of THE BEAUTY OF WHAT REMAINS: How Our Greatest Fear Becomes Our Greatest Gift (Avery), will discuss his upcoming book with Claire Bidwell Smith at a Holiday Space virtual event via reimagine.org on Thursday, December 17 at 2:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Deborah Madison to Discuss Her Latest Book and Life with Vegetables via Zoom (12/17)

Deborah Madison, author of AN ONION IN MY POCKET: My Life with Vegetables (Knopf), will be in conversation with Rachel Khong at a virtual event hosted by Copperfield’s Books via Zoom on Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Random House and Roc Nation Launch Roc Lit 101

Random House today announced the launch of a new publishing imprint with Roc Nation, the preeminent modern entertainment company founded by Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter. Called Roc Lit 101, the imprint will be devoted to publishing books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature, including exhilarating, innovative work from some of the biggest artists and writers of our time on a wide range of subjects such as music, sports, pop culture, activism, and art. Roc Lit 101 will be overseen by Chris Jackson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of One World books, and Jana Fleishman, EVP of Roc Nation. Continue reading →

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