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In 2025, some of the year’s bestselling titles came from delightfully unexpected places. Several debut novels and books by lesser-known authors topped the charts alongside highly-anticipated titles. The New York Times identified five surprise hit novels of the year, and we’re proud to share that three Penguin Random House titles were featured!
Congratulations to everyone involved for recognizing these standout works early, nurturing new talent, and amplifying our authors’ voices. Our talented teams continue to bring breakthrough stories to readers everywhere.
Read the full New York Times piece here.