Monthly Archives: October 2025

Announcements

There’s a Book for That: Ghost Stories!

Happy Halloween! Whether you are in costume, trick-or-treating, or on door duty, get in the spirit with this gathering of ghost stories for all ages. These storytellers sure know how to put the BOO in books!

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Companhia das Letras Leads at Brazil’s 67th Prêmio Jabuti Awards With Eight Wins, Including “Book of the Year”

Recognized as Brazil’s most prestigious literary award, the Prêmio Jabuti announced the winners of its 67th edition, celebrating excellence in literature and publishing across the country. Organized by the Brazilian Book Chamber, the award aims to recognize books published in Brazil, written in Portuguese, by Brazilian authors.

Companhia das Letras emerged as the most awarded publishing house of the year, with eight prizes in total, recognizing seven works, including the coveted “Book of the Year” award. The top honor went to O ouvidor do Brasil: 99 vezes Tom Jobim by Ruy Castro, named “Book of the Year.”

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

A Newly Discovered and Never-Before-Seen Manuscript by Dr. Seuss To Be Published by Random House Children’s Books

An original manuscript and cover sketch by Ted Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, was discovered in the archives of UC San Diego’s Geisel Library, and will be published by Random House Children’s Books, it was announced today by Judith Haut, EVP, Deputy Publisher, RHCB, and Susan Brandt, President and CEO, Dr. Seuss Enterprises (DSE). SING THE 50 UNITED STATES! will release this summer on June 2, 2026, with a first printing of 500,000 copies. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Our Upcoming Author Events | October 27-November 2, 2025

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

Please note these are just a few of the events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

There’s a Book for That: Haunted Houses

Continuing in the spirit of Halloween, we bring you this week’s spooky setting – the haunted house! From contemporary to classic tales, read these if you dare! (“I could have sworn I closed that window…”) Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Women’s National Book Association Announces 2024–2025 Great Group Reads Selections

Each year, the Great Group Reads (GGR) Committee—comprised of book lovers, writers, reviewers, librarians, and publishing professionals—evaluates a wide range of titles. They highlight books for their literary merit and ability to spark meaningful conversations among book clubs and reading groups.

Great Group Reads is part of the National Reading Group Month initiative by the Women’s National Book Association. Since its inception in 2009, GGR has become a valued resource for reading groups, facilitators, educators, bookstores, and libraries to recommend books.

Read the full list of Great Group Reads picks here, along with explanations for why each title was chosen!

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Erroll McDonald and Penguin Random House Authors To Be Honored at American Book Awards Ceremony

The 2025 American Book Award winners, including eight Penguin Random House authors and our very own Erroll McDonald, Vice President & Executive Editor at Knopf, will be honored at the American Book Awards ceremony on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 2 p.m. PT, at the Maude Fife Room, Wheeler Hall, Room 315, on the UC Berkeley Campus in Berkeley, California. The event is open to the public.

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce 2026 Grant Program for Rural and Small Libraries

Penguin Random House and United for Libraries have announced a 2026 grant program designed to uplift rural and small libraries across the country.

This initiative will provide essential support through grant funds, in-kind book donations, and educational opportunities aimed at helping libraries in need strengthen their impact in their communities. Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

Our Upcoming Author Events | October 20-26

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

Please note these are just a few of the events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement

Announcements

There’s a Book for That: Witch Lit

“I know of witches who whistle at different pitches, calling things that don’t have names.” ― Helen Oyeyemi, White Is for Witching

Something witchy this way comes! October’s the month to be spellbound by the supernatural and we’ve got bewitching books to fit the mood in fiction and nonfiction for all ages: Continue reading →

topics

Press releases

announcement