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Tonight: BIGNY Presents a Panel Discussion, “Redesigning the Classics,” via Zoom

The Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY) presents “Redesigning the Classics,” a virtual discussion of what goes into reimagining and republishing a classic novel in the twenty-first century. What inspires modern readers to rediscover classic novels? Their design! An interpretation in itself, design choices for covers and inset illustrations can make individuals pick up books written centuries earlier. Continue reading →

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Author Gin Phillips Talks About Her New Novel and Making a Difference via Facebook

Gin Phillips will be discussing her new novel, FAMILY LAW (Viking), with Ashley Wurzbacher at a virtual event hosted by Thank You Books (Birmingham, AL) via Facebook on Thursday, May 13 at 8:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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In Stacey Abrams’ New Political Thriller, a Law Clerk Controls the Fate of a Nation

Stacey Abrams, photo credit: Kevin Lowery

Stacey Abrams’ WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS, published today, Tuesday, May 11, by Doubleday, is our new Igloo Book Buzz selection. The celebrated national political leader, voting-rights advocate, and bestselling author has written a gripping, complexly plotted thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court. Author Scott Turow offered advance praise: “Stacey Abrams is a true novelist, and WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS is a first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. It’s fast-paced and full of surprises—a terrific read.” Continue reading →

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Reminder to Register for Tonight’s Isabel Wilkerson “Voices for Justice” Virtual Event

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, including tonight’s event featuring Random House author Isabel Wilkerson (The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste), which takes place via Zoom from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Register to attend by clicking here. Continue reading →

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Richard Baron, Sixties Publisher of Baldwin, Mailer at The Dial Press, Dies at 98

Carole and Richard Baron c.2013

“If anyone was the perfect publisher for the 1960s, it was Richard Baron. He was totally fearless, and he backed us in every crazy thing we would do,” E.L. Doctorow, former Editor-in-Chief, The Dial Press. Continue reading →

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WaterBrook Authors Win 3 2021 Christian Book Awards, Including Book of the Year for BE THE BRIDGE

Latasha Morrison reacts to winning!

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the winners of the 2021 Christian Book Awards via live webcast on Thursday, May 6, with the ECPA honoring 14 winners in 12 categories. Random House imprint WaterBrook won three awards, including Christian Book of the Year for BE THE BRIDGE: Pursuing God’s Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison. BE THE BRIDGE also won in the Faith & Culture category. Continue reading →

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Bradley, Dawson, Osman Nominated for the 2021 Anthony Awards

Nominees for the Bouchercon 2021 Anthony Awards have been announced, with three Penguin Random House authors and their books among the finalists. The Anthony Awards are among the most prestigious literary awards for mystery writers, presented at the annual Bouchercon World Mystery Convention since 1986. The awards are named for Anthony Boucher (1911–1968), one of the founders of the Mystery Writers of America. Continue reading →

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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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