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There’s a Book for That: Juneteenth

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.”—Barack Obama

This Thursday, June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth. On June 19, 1865, union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas announcing that the Civil War was over, and slavery abolished. A holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved became an official federal holiday in 2021 when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. Penguin Random House, closed Thursday in observance of the holiday, publishes the following excellent books for adults and young readers that honor the occasion:

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Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation With Nicola Dinan

Nicola Dinan

This interview was a contribution by Megan Tripp, Associate Director of Social Media, Consumer Marketing. She can be found in her book-filled Manhattan apartment, usually reading books about gay rights and gay wrongs, or on Instagram at @booksnblazers.

Nicola Dinan grew up in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur and now lives in London. BELLIES, her debut, won the Polari First Book Prize, was shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards and Mo Siewcharran Prize, was a finalist for a Lambda Literary Award, and was longlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize and Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize. Her latest novel, DISSAPOINT ME, was recently published by The Dial Press.

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Legendary Thriller Author Frederick Forsyth Passes Away at 86

Frederick Forsyth, photo by Gillian Shaw.

Frederick Forsyth, bestselling author, British RAF pilot, and journalist died on Monday, June 9, 2025.

He wrote eighteen espionage thrillers including THE DAY OF THE JACKAL, THE ODESSA FILE, THE FOURTH PROTOCOL, THE DOGS OF WAR, THE DEVIL’S ALTERNATIVE, THE FIST OF GOD, ICON, THE VETERAN, AVENGER, THE AFGHAN, THE COBRA, THE KILL LIST, and THE FOX. Continue reading →

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Companhia das Letras Recognized in Folha De S. Paulo’s Best Brazilian Books of the 21st Century

Folha de S. Paulo, a renowned Brazilian daily newspaper founded in 1921, recently released an issue celebrating the most noteworthy Brazilian literature of the 21st century.

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Edmund White, PRH’s Groundbreaking Author, Dies at 85

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Edmund White, a groundbreaking author who was a pioneer of gay literature, died at 85. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1940. His fiction included the autobiographical trilogy A BOY’S OWN STORY, THE BEAUTIFUL ROOM IS EMPTY, and THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY, as well as CARACOLE, FORGETTING ELENA, NOCTURNES FOR THE KING OF NAPLES, and SKINNED ALIVE, a collection of short stories.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Publish THE LOOK With Crown Publishing Group

The Crown Publishing Group today announced THE LOOK, a new book from Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, to be published November 4, 2025.

The book will be released by Crown in hardcover and ebook formats, with an audiobook edition, read by the author, to be simultaneously issued by Penguin Random House Audio.

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Join PRH and Save the Children in the Annual Make Summer Fair Campaign

As part of PRH’s ongoing partnership with Save the Children, we are excited to support their annual summer education campaign, Make Summer Fair, which aims to ensure children in rural America continue learning during the summer months. Penguin Random House has collaborated with Save the Children on their annual summer education campaign since its inception.

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There’s a Book for That: Pride Month!

Happy Pride Month! June, 2025 marks the 55th annual LGBTQ+ Pride tradition. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Continue reading →

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PRH Acquires Wonderbly, One of the UK’s Fastest-Growing Independent Publishers and Leader in Personalized Gift Books

Acquisition Underscores Penguin Random House’s Commitment to Innovation and Growth

Penguin Random House, a leading global trade book publisher, has acquired Wonderbly, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent publishers and the global leader in personalized gift books, including its Historic Newspapers business. The acquisition was announced today by Nihar Malaviya, CEO of Penguin Random House; Paul Kelly, CEO of DK; and Asi Sharabi, CEO of Wonderbly. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading →

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