Our Upcoming Author Events | December 15-21, 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.

Nancy Banks, Author of THE UNINVITED (Delacorte Press)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
5 p.m. MT
Legend High School
22219 Hilltop Rd, Parker, CO 80138
Learn more.

Jack Stewart, Author of W. E. B. GRIFFIN DIRECT ACTION (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
7 p.m. ET
Half Price Books
5803 East Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75231
Learn more

Sam Heughan, Author of THE COCKTAIL DIARIES (Quadrille)
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
6 p.m. PT

Barnes & Noble the Grove LA

189 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Learn more.

Cat Min and Allison Wortche, Authors of BEAR IN THE AIR (Knopf Books for Young
Readers)
Saturday, December 20, 2025
11:30 a.m. ET
Words on Warren
52 Warren St 1st Fl, New York, NY 10007

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