Our Upcoming Author Events
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.
Rachel Harrison, Author of PLAY NICE (Berkley)
Monday, September 22, 2025
7 p.m. PT
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Thomas Chatterton Williams, Author of SUMMER OF OUR DISCONTENT (Knopf)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6 p.m. ET
La Maison Francaise, NYU
19 University Place, New York, NY 10003 USA
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Jacinda Ardern, Author ofMOM’S BUSY WORK (Philomel Books)
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
9:30 a.m. ET
143 Waverly Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 USA
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SenLinYu, Author of ALCHEMISED (Del Rey)
Thursday, September 25, 2025
7 p.m. ET
Quail Ridge Books | Stewart Theatre
2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC 27695 USA
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Hampton Sides, Author of THE WIDE WIDE SEAS (Vintage)
September 26, 2025
Browse About Shops
133 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Nathan W Pyle, Author of TUCK ME IN! (Random House Books for Young Readers)
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Between the Covers
106 E Main Street, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
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