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Portfolio Books to Publish Peggy Noonan’s A CERTAIN IDEA OF AMERICA: SELECTED WRITINGS This Fall

Peggy Noonon, Back-cover photo via Portfolio Books.

Peggy Noonan, Pulitzer-prize winning Wall Street Journal columnist and New York Times bestselling author, presents a master class in how to eloquently see and love our country in, A CERTAIN IDEA OF AMERICA: Selected Writings, to be published on November 12, 2024 by Portfolio Books. Bria Sandford, Executive Editor, Portfolio acquired world rights and the news was announced in Axios.

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Listening Library to Publish New Audiobook Editions of Philip Pullman’s HIS DARK MATERIALS

Actress and Tony Award Winner Ruth Wilson in the studio.

On July 18, 2024, a Deadline exclusive announced the news that Phillip Pullman’s world of His Dark Materials will be heard like never before as the star of the HBO Max series and Tony Award Winner, Ruth Wilson (Luther, Mrs Wilson, The Affair), narrates new audiobook editions of the novels. Continue reading →

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Our PRH Author Events | 07.22-07.27

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Happy Monday! Be sure to check out Penguin Random House Author Events and discover authors from across all our divisions as they tour the country.

Check out our list of author events on OurHouse every Monday, where we will be posting a highlight of some of the bookish events we’re looking forward to each week! And be sure to explore all this week’s events here. Continue reading →

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A New Podcast Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Legendary Author & Activist, James Baldwin

Vintage Books and the Author Development Team are thrilled to announce the launch of The Baldwin 100, a special limited-edition podcast created in partnership with the Baldwin Family and the Penguin Random House Media team to celebrate the centennial of the birth of iconic Black author and Civil Rights activist, James Baldwin. Hosted by Cree Myles—curator of PRH’s award-winning online community All Ways Black—each episode goes behind the scenes with authors, celebrities, and friends of Baldwin to give the inside scoop on who he was and why he and his works are more relevant than ever today. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: National Parks Month!

Did you know/remember that July is National Park and Recreation Month? “Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. This year’s theme — “Where You Belong” —celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections.” (NRPA) Continue reading →

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Meet Deborah Harkness on the Road in Celebration of Her Eagerly-Anticipated THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE

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We are thrilled to announce that Deborah Harkness‘ highly-anticipated novel, THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE (Ballantine Books), is now on sale! This stunning fifth installment of the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling All Souls series delves deep memory and parenthood. Fans of the series can once again join Diana Bishop and Matthew de Clermont as they navigate their family’s dark past and uncover powerful new magic. To celebrate the release, Deborah Harkness will be embarking on an exciting, nationwide book tour, offering readers the chance to meet the author and dive deeper into the enchanting world she has created. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest chapter in the All Souls saga and experience the magic firsthand. Continue reading →

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Our PRH Author Events | 07.15-07.21

Happy Monday! Be sure to check out Penguin Random House Author Events and discover authors from across all our divisions as they tour the country.

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Random House Publishing Group to Acquire BOOM! Studios

Random House Publishing Group to Acquire BOOM! Studios, Will Become Part of the Random House Worlds Portfolio of Imprints

The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has entered into an agreement to acquire BOOM! Studios, the world-class comic book, graphic novel and licensed storytelling publisher and studio. The acquisition was announced today by Scott Shannon, President of Random House Worlds, and Ross Richie, Chairman and Founder of BOOM! Studios. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in summer 2024. Continue reading →

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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: Continue reading →

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Random House Audio’s EARTHLIGHT Will Transport You, Hear from the Producers Behind the Audiobook

We are excited to introduce EARTHLIGHT, a thrilling new audiobook from Random House Audio. Created by J. Michael Straczynski, the mastermind behind Babylon 5 and Sense 8, this full-cast action/adventure military audio drama is set in the near future and promises to captivate fans of Tom Clancy and Timothy Zahn. EARTHLIGHT transports listeners to the ultimate military high ground: space, where a group of elite fighter pilots must navigate experimental planes and high-stakes missions to prevent global conflict. In this special feature, we sit down with the audiobook’s producers, Brady Emerson and Juan Garcia Ticoulat, to delve into the making of this edge-of-your-seat audio experience and explore the creative process behind its cutting-edge soundscapes and gripping narrative. Continue reading →

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