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Plume Author Andrea Gibson Passes Away at 49

Andrea Gibson | © Morgen Schuler

Poet, performer, and activist Andrea Gibson passed away on July 14 at the age of 49 after a four-year battle with ovarian cancer.

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There’s a Book for That: Disability Pride Month

In July we celebrate Disability Pride Month to mark the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities. The landmark legislation was passed on July 26, 1990. At Penguin Random House, we publish a range of excellent titles that honor the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community, including the following fiction and nonfiction for all ages: Continue reading →

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Several Penguin Random House Authors Named to Time100 Most Influential Creators of 2025 List

Recently, TIME released their Most Influential Creators of 2025 list, identifying individuals who are making a significant impact on the ways people consume information. Several Penguin Random House authors were selected by TIME, recognized for their noteworthy followings and ability to shape culture. Click here to read TIME’s full list.

On the list, TIME named nine Penguin Random House authors among the most influential creators of the year:

Nick DiGiovanni, author of KNIFE DROP: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook (DK)
Meredith Hayden, author of THE WISHBONE KITCHEN COOKBOOK (Ten Speed Press)
Mary Claire Haver, MD, author of THE NEW MENOPAUSE: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change With Purpose, Power, and Facts (Rodale Books)
Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, authors of THE LOST CAUSES OF BLEAK CREEK (Crown) and RHETT & LINK’S BOOK OF MYTHICALITY (Crown Archetype)
Heather Cox Richardson, author of DEMOCRACY AWAKENING: Notes on the State of America (Penguin Books)
Mel Robbins, author of THE LET THEM THEORY (Hay House LLC)
Mychal Threets, author of I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE: A Celebration of Library Joy (Random House Books for Young Readers)
Vivian Tu, author of Rich AF: The Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life (Portfolio)

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Our Upcoming Author Events

Our Upcoming Author Events is brought to you by the Penguin Random House Communications team.

Stay tuned every Monday to see some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to each week! Our roundup features authors across divisions and events across the country.

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

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Random House to Publish a Book of Personal Photographs by George Harrison, Beatles Guitarist

George by George, 1966

Random House, an imprint of the Random House Publishing Group, will publish THE THIRD EYE, a book of personal photographs by renowned musician and Beatles guitarist George Harrison.

Spanning the years 1963 – 1969, THE THIRD EYE will feature more than 250 intimate color and black and white photographs — the majority of which are previously unpublished — of the Beatles at work and at play, from Liverpool to Shea Stadium to Adelaide to India, all taken by Harrison.

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Berkley and Penguin Young Readers to Launch New Imprint, Berkley XO

Berkley and Penguin Young Readers will join forces to launch a new imprint, Berkley Crossover, to be branded as Berkley XO. It was announced on July 9 by Jennifer Loja, President, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Christine Ball, Publisher, Berkley.

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There’s a Book for That: Tennis!

Tennis, anyone? Wimbledon, widely considered the most famous tennis championship in the world, is in full swing in the UK and on screens globally. With all eyes on the ball through this weekend, the book is in our court at Penguin Random House and here’s what we’re serving up! Continue reading →

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Stay tuned every Monday to see some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to each week! Our roundup features authors across divisions and events across the country.

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A Conversation With Erroll McDonald: Literacy Partners’ Distinguished Leadership in Literacy Award Recipient

Erroll McDonald at the Literacy Partners Gala (Courtesy of Instagram, @litpartners)

Literacy Partners recently hosted its Evening of Readings and Gala Dinner at Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in New York City, bringing together literary, philanthropic, and civic leaders to celebrate the transformative power of literacy. Penguin Random House, a supporter of Literacy Partners and the annual gala since 1996, sponsored the event and donated books which were included in attendees’ gift bags.

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Beck Dorey-Stein’s SPECTACULAR THINGS Is Reese’s Book Club’s July Pick

SPECTACULAR THINGS by Beck Dorey-Stein is selected as Reese’s Book Club’s pick.

On July 1, Reese Witherspoon announced that Reese’s Book Club‘s July pick is SPECTACULAR THINGS by Beck Dorey-Stein (The Dial Press).

In this novel, two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true—from a New York Times bestselling author whose writing has been called “witty, heartfelt” (New York Times), “lively [and] intelligent” (People).

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