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Qian Julie Wang to Discuss Her New Memoir Virtually With Charles Yu

Qian Julie Wang will discuss her new memoir, BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY (Doubleday), a Today Show “Read With Jenna” Book Club Pick, with Pantheon/Vintage author Charles Yu at a virtual event hosted by Greenlight Bookstore (Brooklyn, NY), tonight, Monday, September 13 at 7:30 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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New Dr. Seuss-Inspired Cookbook for Kid Chefs Coming From RHCB in January 2022

On January 4, 2022, Random House Children’s Books, together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, will publish COOK IT! The Dr. Seuss Cookbook for Kid Chefs by New York Times bestselling cookbook writer Daniel Gercke, with photographs by Christopher Testani. The publication was announced by Mallory Loehr, Executive Vice President & Publisher, Random House Books for Young Readers Group (RHCB). The perfect gift for budding chefs, this illustrated cookbook has 50+ recipes inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss for children and grown-ups to cook together. Continue reading →

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Nancy Pearl Recipient of the 2021 National Book Foundation Literarian Award

Nancy Pearl, a highly regarded former librarian and author of the Book Lust series, is the recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 2021 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. For nearly four decades, Pearl worked in the public library systems in Detroit, Tulsa, and Seattle, where she was the Executive Director of the Washington Center for the Book. From the creation of the pioneering One Book, One City program to her commitment to promoting books and authors, Pearl is an energetic champion for readers across the country. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Tennis

Tennis anyone? The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament is in full swing at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has been home to the tournament since 1978. With all eyes on the ball this weekend, we’ve decided to serve some court-side reading to fans… aces all! Continue reading →

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El Akkad, Thúy Among 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize Longlisters

As reported previously on Igloo, five books published by Penguin Random House Canada imprints are on the 12-title longlist for the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s most prestigious literary award for fiction.

One of the longlisters is published by Alfred A. Knopf in the U.S.; and one title is published in the U.S. by Seven Stories Press, a Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publisher: Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: International Literacy Day

Today is International Literacy Day! Declared by UNESCO, International Literacy Day has been celebrated each year on September 8^th since 1967. To honor the importance of reading and writing, we’ve gathered books by and about some of our most beloved children’s authors intended for all ages to be inspired by! Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House Celebrates International Literacy Day With Worldreader

International Literacy Day (ILD) 2021 will be celebrated under the theme “Literacy for a human-centred recovery: Narrowing the digital divide.” Back in 1967, UNESCO officially proclaimed September 8 International Literacy Day to “actively mobilize the international community and to promote literacy as an instrument to empower individuals, communities and societies” (Unesco).

To honor International Literacy Day, Penguin Random House is joining with our longstanding partner organization, Worldreader, which champions digital reading, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. For every book purchased on PRH.com, PRH US will donate $1 to Worldreader, up to $10K. Continue reading →

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Riverhead Author Marlon James Reveals MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING Release Date & Cover Art, Sparks Online Frenzy

Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James sparked an online frenzy among readers, booksellers and the media last week when Riverhead Books revealed the February 15, 2022 release date for and cover art of MOON WITCH, SPIDER KING, the highly anticipated second installment of James’ Dark Star trilogy, his “African Game of Thrones. ” Among the reactions: “I literally jumped off my couch, no lie,” “I’ll be lining up after I recover from passing out when I saw this cover,” and “OMGGGGGG. HEART RATE ACCELERATING. I cannot wait.” Continue reading →

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Our 4 Longlisters for the ’21 Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize

The Brooklyn Public Library, in collaboration with the Brooklyn Eagles, has announced this year’s Brooklyn Public Library Literary Prize longlist, which includes titles published by Penguin Random House imprints and a Penguin Random House Publisher Services client publisher. This annual award is selected by BPL librarians and library staff, to recognize “writing that captures the spirit of Brooklyn, one of the most socially and culturally diverse communities in the country.” Continue reading →

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Join Berkley Author Alexa Martin for the Virtual Launch of MOM JEANS AND OTHER MISTAKES

Alexa Martin, author of MOM JEANS AND OTHER MISTAKES (Berkley), launches her newly published novel in conversation with Saumya Dave at a virtual event hosted by The Lit. Bar via Zoom tonight, Tuesday, September 7 at 7:00 pm (ET). To register, click here. Continue reading →

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