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Ethan Hawke Shares Insights into A BRIGHT RAY OF DARKNESS via YouTube (2/17)

Ethan Hawke will discuss his new book, A BRIGHT RAY OF DARKNESS (Knopf), at a virtual event hosted by Skylight Books via YouTube on Wednesday, February 17 at 9:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Knopf to Publish New Book by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in May

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, bestselling author of Americanah and other acclaimed works, has written a timely and deeply personal book that will be published by Knopf on May 11. NOTES ON GRIEF, a work of meditation, remembrance, and hope, written in the wake of her father’s death, grew out of an essay that originally appeared in The New Yorker. The announcement was made today by Reagan Arthur, Executive Vice President and Publisher of Knopf. Continue reading →

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Our 9 Finalists for the 2021 PEN America Literary Awards

PEN America has announced the finalists for its 2021 Literary Awards. These are the shortlisted titles published by Penguin Random House imprints: Continue reading →

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TV Adaptations of 4 of Our Books Earn Golden Globe Nominations

Acclaimed television adaptations for four of our books have received Golden Globe Awards nominations: THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT by Walter Tevis (Vintage), NORMAL PEOPLE by Sally Rooney (Hogarth), THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT by Chris Bohjalian (Vintage) and THE GOOD LORD BIRD by James McBride (Riverhead). Continue reading →

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How Ballantine’s Pamela Cannon Helped Priyanka Chopra Jonas Find Her Moments

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, known the world over for her acting, producing, philanthropy, and fashion career, was determined to present unfiltered personal aspects of her remarkable life in her new memoir, UNFINISHED. Ballantine Executive Editor Pamela Cannon helped her accomplish this mission. In the following Three Questions for an Editor Igloo interview, Pamela presents insights into what drew her to Priyanka and the stories she wanted to share in the pages of her book, how they established a productive editor/author working process, and why you will want to read UNFINISHED. Continue reading →

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Your Daily Guide to PRH’s Virtual Events: Share on Social!

Connecting readers with our books and authors is more important than ever in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, ongoing social distancing, racism and police use of deadly force that has mobilized our country. Across Penguin Random House, we are hosting a variety of virtual events, and you can help promote them. Share the day’s complete calendar or your favorite individual listings via the share button, which will allow you to directly deliver all the relevant event information to your social network.
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Rucker Moses and Theo Gangi Share KINGSTON AND THE MAGICIAN’S LOST AND FOUND via Crowdcast (2/13)

Rucker Moses and Theo Gangi, authors of KINGSTON AND THE MAGICIAN’S LOST AND FOUND (G.P. Putnam’s Son’s Books for Young Readers), will share their new book and be in conversation with moderator Soman Chainani at a virtual event hosted by Books of Wonder via Crowdcast on Saturday, February 13 at 3:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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David Arnold Opens Windows into THE ELECTRIC KINGDOM via Crowdcast (2/12)

David Arnold, author of THE ELECTRIC KINGDOM (Viking Books for Young Readers), will discuss his new novel in conversation with Adam Silvera a virtual event hosted by Mysterious Galaxy via Crowdcast on Friday, February 12 at 10:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Ransom Riggs Goes Behind the Scenes of THE DESOLATIONS OF DEVIL’S ACRE via Instagram Live (2/12)

Ransom Riggs presents a behind the scenes livestream in the run up to the release of the conclusion of his Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series, THE DESOLATIONS OF DEVIL’S ACRE (Dutton Books for Young Readers), via Instagram Live on Friday, February 12 at 5:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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