Yearly Archives: 2025

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Friday Reads: Women’s History Month

Welcome Women’s History Month! On March 8^th we celebrate International Women’s Day. In 1977, the United Nations General Assembly invited member states to proclaim March 8 as the UN day for women’s rights and world peace. This year, the International Women’s Day theme is #AccelerateAction: Continue reading →

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Emily J. Taylor’s THE OTHERWHERE POST Named March GMA YA Book Club

The March 2025 GMA YA Book Club Pick by Emily J. Taylor!

ABC’S Good Morning America announced today that THE OTHERWHERE POST by Emily J. Taylor (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers) will be the March 2025 GMA YA Book Club Pick. This stunning standalone fantasy by the New York Times bestselling author of Hotel Magnifique combines dark academia and ancient magic in a deadly mystery that spans worlds about a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth about her father’s death. THE OTHERWHERE POST goes on sale February 25, 2025, and Taylor will appear on Good Morning America on March 21, 2025 to discuss the book. Continue reading →

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Our 2 Winning PRH Titles at the 56th NAACP Image Awards

This past Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the 56th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, California, we cheered on our authors during a star-studded ceremony. The live broadcast of the NAACP Image Awards celebrates the outstanding achievements and performances of people of color across more than 80 competitive categories spanning film, television + streaming, music, literature, and podcasts. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Black History Month for Young Readers

This week we honor Black History Month with a special focus on outstanding books for young readers, including books on activists, artists, and pioneers. Please also visit Penguin Random House’s initiative, All Ways Black for books for all ages. Continue reading →

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6 PRH Titles Shortlisted for the 2025 Lukas Prizes Announced by the Columbia Journalism School

On February 19, 2025, Columbia Journalism School and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University announced the 2025 shortlists for the J. Anthony Lukas Work-in-Progress Awards, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize and the Mark Lynton History Prize. Continue reading →

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The American Library Association Names Skip Dye Honorary Member

Skip Dye is an ALA Honorary Lifetime Member!

The American Library Association (ALA) is set to confer an honorary lifetime membership upon Skip Dye, SVP of Library Sales and Digital Strategy, for his longstanding support to America’s libraries and to intellectual freedom. Continue reading →

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Indigenous-Focused Children’s Imprint Swift Water Books Announced by PRH Canada

Today, Penguin Random House Canada is excited to announce a new imprint at Tundra Book Group, one of North America’s leading children’s publishers. Swift Water Books, led by acclaimed author David A. Robertson, will focus on publishing works by Indigenous writers and illustrators, with its first children’s books slated for release in Spring 2026.

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Corina Diez on the Importance of Community & Cowboys When Marketing a Rom-Com

Corina Diez, Manager, Marketing, Random House Group.

OurHouse spoke with Corina Diez, Manager, Marketing, Random House about what goes into marketing romance titles! As an avid lover of the romance genre and a marketer behind the Rebel Blue Ranch series, we asked her: what sets a romance series apart?

She also divulged just how community and authenticity are the building blocks of the romance landscape. Continue reading →

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What Kristine Swartz Looks Out for When Acquiring a Romance Title

Kristine Swartz and Penguin with their recommendation!

In a Q&A with Kristine Swartz, Executive Editor, Berkley, we learn what makes a compelling romance novel from an acquiring editor! Whether it’s an instant attraction or a slow burn, Kristine is often looking out for chemistry and tension between characters. She also talks to us about the exciting surge in “romantasy,” and reflects on how the romance community champions diversity and inclusion, offering a source of optimism and joy. Continue reading →

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Protected: Nihar’s Global Town Hall – February 2025

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