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Martin Amis in Conversation with Steve Martin via Zoom (11/17)

Martin Amis, most recently the author of INSIDE STORY: A Novel (Knopf), will be in conversation with actor/author Steve Martin for a free live-streamed event hosted by Writer’s Bloc via Zoom on Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 pm. Continue reading →

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Halley Sutton to Celebrate the Launch of Her Debut Novel THE LADY UPSTAIRS via Zoom (11/17)

Halley Sutton, author of THE LADY UPSTAIRS (Putnam), will be celebrating the launch of her new book at a virtual event hosted by {pages} a bookstore via Zoom on Tuesday, November 17 at 9:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Children’s Book Week & Picture Book Month!

Let’s all celebrate Children’s Book Week November 9 – 15. A cornerstone of Every Child a Reader, Children’s Book Week was established in 1919 and is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. November is also Picture Book Month. Though picture books are the usual entry to a child’s reading, the right picture book can capture the imagination of anyone. And what better bridge between child and adult is there than sharing a beautiful picture book? Most of us can recall with fond feelings those books of our youth. Here are some Fall picture books that are sure to delight and inspire for years to come! Continue reading →

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Calling All Dessert Persons: Claire Saffitz Has a Cookbook for You

“My abiding appreciation for desserts goes way beyond just an affinity for sweet flavors,” says Claire Saffitz, author of DESSERT PERSON: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence, published by Clarkson Potter. “It’s rooted in an inborn belief that food is one of life’s pleasures and should be enjoyed—whether with friends or family at a celebration or solo on your couch. Maybe it’s as simple as a nibble of chocolate or as elaborate as a layer cake, but in any case, dessert is a gift I give to myself every day of the week (and sometimes twice a day—lunch dessert is definitely a thing!). 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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Knopf Executive Editor Edward Kastenmeier’s Take on Jo Nesbo’s THE KINGDOM: “A Dynamite Package”

Jo Nesbø’s new novel, THE KINGDOM, published this week by Knopf, is a tense and atmospheric standalone thriller. Among the book’s early readers was Stephen King: “I read The Kingdom and couldn’t put it down … Suspenseful … Original … This one is special in every way.”

In our Three Questions for an Editor Igloo interview, Knopf VP & Executive Editor Edward Kastenmeier talks about Jo Nesbø’s distinctive writing qualities, the process of working on THE KINGDOM, and why this book will have particular appeal to American readers. Continue reading →

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A Mighty Blaze Presents Aimee Bender Discussing THE BUTTERFLY LAMPSHADE via Facebook Live (11/13)

Aimee Bender, author of THE BUTTERFLY LAMPSHADE (Doubleday), will discuss her latest book at a virtual event hosted by A Mighty Blaze via Facebook Live on Friday, November 13 at 4:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple to Share Their Book I AM THE STORM via Crowdcast (11/13)

Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple, authors of I AM THE STORM (Rise x Penguin Workshop) at a virtual event hosted by Odyssey Bookshop via Crowdcast on Friday, November 13 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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H. W. Brands to Talk about THE ZEALOT AND THE EMANCIPATOR at the Lincoln Forum Symposium via Zoom (11/14)

H. W Brands, author of THE ZEALOT AND THE EMANCIPATOR (Doubleday), will discuss his book about John Brown and Abraham Lincoln in conversation with at a virtual event hosted by the annual Lincoln Forum Symposium via Zoom on Saturday, November 14 at 2:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Jane Igharo to Discuss Her Novel TIES THAT TETHER via Zoom (11/15)

Jane Igharo, author of TIES THAT TETHER (Berkley), will talk about her novel featured as part of the Girly Book Club virtual retreat via Zoom on Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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