Monthly Archives: February 2021

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Robert Jones, Jr. In Conversation with Maurice Carlos Ruffin via Zoom (2/11)

Robert Jones, Jr., author THE PROPHETS (Putnam), will discuss his debut novel with Maurice Carlos Ruffin at a virtual event hosted by Politics & Prose via Zoom on Thursday, February 11 at 6:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Bringing Books to Kids in Need: The Invaluable Role of Our Warehouses

As the pandemic continues to surge across the country with millions of students still attending school virtually, helping children get access to books is more important than ever. At Penguin Random House, we’re committed to nurturing the next generation of readers and writers through our partnerships with organizations that bring books and literacy skills to young readers in need. And in support of this commitment, each year we donate millions of our books to schools and programs worldwide. Continue reading →

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TONIGHT – Random House Launches “HUNGRY HEARTS: Live” Virtual Event Series

Authentic storytelling is a radical act of love that can connect and heal our fractured world. In HUNGRY HEARTS , a new essay collection from The Dial Press, edited by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, sixteen powerful, honest, speakers and writers share their stories, allowing us to embrace each other in our full humanity. And now, these wonderful folks are coming to you in person—virtually, of course. Continue reading →

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Your Daily Guide to PRH’s Virtual Events: Share on Social!

Connecting readers with our books and authors is more important than ever in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, ongoing social distancing, racism and police use of deadly force that has mobilized our country. Across Penguin Random House, we are hosting a variety of virtual events, and you can help promote them. Share the day’s complete calendar or your favorite individual listings via the share button, which will allow you to directly deliver all the relevant event information to your social network.
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Ariel Lawhon to Discuss Her New Novel CODE NAME HÉLÈNE Virtually, Register via Eventbrite (2/10)

Ariel Lawhon, author of CODE NAME HÉLÈNE (Anchor), will discuss her new historical novel in conversation with fellow historical fiction author Kim Van Alkemade at a virtual event hosted by Northshire Bookstore, register via eventbrite, on Wednesday, February 10 at 6:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Politics & Prose Presents Rosa Brooks on “TANGLED UP IN BLUE: Policing the American City” via Zoom (2/10)

Rosa Brooks speaks with Paul Butler about her new book, TANGLED UP IN BLUE: Policing the American City (Penguin Press), at a virtual event hosted by Politics & Prose via Zoom on Wednesday, February 10 at 6:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Kolbert Explores “UNDER A WHITE SKY: The Nature of the Future” via Freelibrary.org (2/10)

Elizabeth Kolbert, UNDER A WHITE SKY: The Nature of the Future (Crown), will discuss her new book in conversation with Tracey Matisak, at a virtual event hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia via freelibrary.org on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:30 pm (ET). To register, click here. Continue reading →

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Dan Frey to Share THE FUTURE IS YOURS via Facebook Live (2/10)

Poisoned Pen Bookstore presents Dan Frey, author THE FUTURE IS YOURS (Del Rey), at virtual event hosted by Dr. Jason Rugolo via Facebook Live on Wednesday, February 10 at 9:30 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Our Carnegie Medal Winner – James McBride – & More ALA Adult Award Winners We Publish

Having bestowed its Midwinter Meeting Awards — including the Newbery Medal for WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER by Tae Keller (Random House Books for Young Readers) – last month, on February 4 the ALA announced its awards and honors in the Adult sector.

DEACON KING KONG by James McBride (Riverhead) is the winner of the prestigious Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. Continue reading →

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Sarah Pearse’s THE SANATORIUM Named New Reese’s Book Club Pick

Reese Witherspoon has selected THE SANATORIUM by Sarah Pearse, published by Pamela Dorman Books, as Reese’s Book Club February pick. Witherspoon raved on Instragram: “Want to hear something scary? This month’s @ReesesBookClub pick is CHILLING! The Sanatorium by @sarahpearseauthor is an eerie, atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat. Let’s set the mood…. You’re in a remote location—at a hotel—and there’s a snowstorm. The winds are howling, the snow is pelting in every direction, there’s a missing person, and a dead body shows up….! For all the unforeseen twists and turn, pick up a copy of this who-done-it and follow along at #reesesbookclub!” Continue reading →

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