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Sarah Zachrich Jeng’s New Novel: On What Happens When An Alternate Reality Takes Over Your Life

Our new Igloo Book Buzz selection is Sarah Zachrich Jeng’s THE OTHER ME, published this week by Berkley. A mind-bending, emotional rollercoaster ride, this psychological thriller spirals along an alternate reality path, as the central character’s subliminally wished-for life crashes into her real world. Continue reading →

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Vintage Author Tao Lin to Discuss His New Novel Virtually With Tommy Orange

Tao Lin, author of LEAVE SOCIETY (Vintage Original), will be in conversation with Knopf/Vintage author Tommy Orange at a virtual event hosted by The Booksmith (San Francisco, CA) on Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 pm (ET). To register, click here. Continue reading →

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50 Books | 50 Covers: Our Award-Winning Designs

The American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) has announced the winners of this year’s 50 Books | 50 Covers competition, widely recognized as the highest design honor in the book publishing world. AIGA has been highlighting the best book jackets since 1923, and this year there were 696 entries from 36 different countries. Prize-winning jackets created by designers for books published by Penguin Random House imprints and PRHPS client publishers are highlighted below: Continue reading →

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Ballantine to Publish Mel Brooks’ Memoir in November

Ballantine Books has acquired famed director, producer, writer and actor Mel Brooks’ memoir, ALL ABOUT ME! My Remarkable Life in Show Business, which the imprint will publish in the U.S. on November 30. An audiobook edition will be released simultaneously by Penguin Random House Audio. Century, an imprint of Penguin Random House UK, will release the title in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The world publishing rights for the book were acquired by Ballantine Books Executive Editor Pamela Cannon from Jonny Geller of Curtis Brown. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Ballet Novels

Center stage this week is THE TURNOUT, Megan Abbott’s new novel set amidst the drama of a family-run ballet studio. We’ve taken that cue to curate a handful of acclaimed novels en pointe with the ballet theme for your weekend reading pleasure: Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House and Kellogg Company Air Nationwide Commercial to Spread Awareness of the Feeding Reading Program

Penguin Random House and the Kellogg Company are partnering for the third time to bring the Feeding Reading program to students across the country. Following the success of last year’s campaign of distributing more than 800,000 books to kids and families nationwide, we are excited for our Penguin Random House characters and book covers to be featured on more than 100,000,000 Kellogg’s products. Continue reading →

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Courageous Pilot and Politician Amy McGrath to Discuss Her Memoir Virtually With Jennifer Rubin

Amy McGrath, author of HONOR BOUND: An American Story of Dreams and Service (Knopf), will discuss her new memoir in conversation with Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin at a P&P Live! virtual event hosted by Politics & Prose Bookstore (Washington, DC) on Friday, August 6 at 7:00 pm (ET). To register, click here. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Parenting

“If you bungle raising your children, I don’t think whatever else you do matters very much.” – Jackie Kennedy

It seems easier than ever to “bungle” raising one’s children. Certainly, parenting in the time of COVID has been incredibly challenging. And 21^st century parents have the omnipresence of media and technology to navigate. Protecting and preparing our children so that they can be healthy adults is the ultimate goal, while also allowing them to be kids and enjoy childhood. It’s a balancing act! Parents need all the support they can get as is offered in the following popular parenting books: Continue reading →

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Crown Author Brittany K. Barnett Works to Break the Cycle of Incarceration

Brittany K. Barnett, author of A KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT: A Story of Hope, Justice and Freedom (Crown), named Amazon’s Best Book of 2020 and on sale Tuesday, August 3 in paperback, continues to work tirelessly (pro bono) on behalf of incarcerated individuals serving long-term prison sentences imposed by overly harsh federal drug laws. Continue reading →

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Join PRH Authors Helen Ellis and J. Kelly Hoey at WMG’s Free Virtual Happy Hour

The Women’s Media Group (WMG) presents a special free virtual event, “Bring Your Baggage and Your Favorite Beverage,” with Penguin Random House authors Helen Ellis and J. Kelly Hoey via Zoom on Wednesday, August 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 pm (ET). You’re invited to gather (virtually) for a happy hour filled with questions, conversation, and more than a few laughs. To register, click here. Continue reading →

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