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PRH, PRHPS Finalists Vie for the 2021 Locus Awards

The Locus Science Fiction Foundation has announced the top ten finalists for the 2021 Locus Awards, with several Penguin Random House authors and imprints among the nominees. The Locus Awards, first presented in 1971, annually recognize literary excellence in the sci-fi/fantasy genre, and are voted on by readers of the science fiction and fantasy magazine, Locus. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Mother’s Day Memoirs

“Art is the child of nature in whom we trace the features of the mother’s face.”
― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, which can be a wonderful or sometimes difficult occasion, especially if one is grieving the loss of their mother. Reflecting on how we were mothered and/or how we are mothering offers profound insights as do each of these acclaimed books about the mother-child relationship from a wide array of places and circumstances: Continue reading →

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Isabel Wilkerson and Ta-Nehisi Coates Featured in PRH-Sponsored “Voices for Justice” Events

Penguin Random House is sponsoring Voices for Justice, a free virtual speaker series that supports diversity, equity and inclusion work at the Cambridge Public Library, with upcoming events featuring Random House author Isabel Wilkerson (The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste) and One World author Ta-Nehisi Coates (Between the World and Me and The Water Dancer) . Continue reading →

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Berkley to Publish Three Romance Novels by Stacey Abrams

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Berkley won, at auction, World and audio rights to three romance novels by celebrated political leader and New York Times bestselling author Stacey Abrams. Previously released under the name Selena Montgomery, the novels were Abrams’s first published books and have been out of print for many years. Berkley will begin releasing the repackaged books in hardcover and audio formats in 2022. Linda Loewenthal of The Loewenthal Company brokered the deal. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and this week—May 3 to May 9 —is also Children’s Book Week with the motto “Every Child a Reader.” Therefore, we are celebrating the following glorious stories, for children and adults to share, that honor the rich cultural history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: Continue reading →

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Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, to Publish THE BENCH on June 8th with RHCB

Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, has authored and will publish on June 8, 2021, her first children’s book, THE BENCH, about the special bond between father and son—as seen through a mother’s eyes. Inspired by her own husband and son, The Duchess of Sussex’s debut touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between fathers and sons and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. Continue reading →

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PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir “Takes Some Big Swings”

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The publication of Andy Weir’s PROJECT HAIL MARY by Ballantine Books on Tuesday, May 4, has been celebrated with a wide-ranging profile in The New York Times, an interview on CBS Saturday Morning, and an exclusive book excerpt in USA Today. Andy Weir shares, “I’m so excited for PROJECT HAIL MARY to be hitting the shelves. In part, it’s definitely a return to MARTIAN territory for me, but I also took some big swings with the story, and I’m pretty sure readers will be surprised to see where it goes—pleasantly so, I hope! And there’s one particular character I really can’t wait for everyone to meet.” Continue reading →

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Bennett, Gyasi, Lockwood on 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist

The six-title shortlist for the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been announced and includes three books published by Penguin Random House imprints in the U.S. Now in its 26^th year, this UK-based annual award celebrates excellence, originality and accessibility in writing by women throughout the world. The winner, who receives £30,000 (about $41,730) and a limited edition bronze figurine, will be named in a virtual ceremony on July 7. Continue reading →

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Bryant Terry To Launch 4 Color Books Imprint With Ten Speed Press

Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, has announced the launch of a new publishing imprint with NAACP Image and James Beard award-winning author, educator, chef, and activist Bryant Terry. The new imprint, called 4 Color Books, will collaborate with the most forward-thinking and groundbreaking BIPOC chefs, writers, artists, activists, and innovators to craft visually stunning nonfiction books that inspire readers and give rise to a more healthy, just, and sustainable world for all. As Editor-in-Chief, Terry will acquire and edit two to three titles per year on a variety of lifestyle topics to include food, art, culture, wellness, and self-care, collaborating with Kelly Snowden, Ten Speed’s Editorial Director, acquiring titles in Food, Beverage, & Wellness areas. Continue reading →

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New York City Mayor Honors James McBride

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Riverhead author James McBride has swept up myriad awards and honors for his newest novel DEACON KING KONG: Oprah’s Book Club, the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (his second time wining), a New York Times Top 10 Books of the Year, the Gotham Book Prize, and the New York City Book Award. Continue reading →

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