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Berkley and Penguin Young Readers to Launch New Imprint, Berkley XO

Berkley and Penguin Young Readers will join forces to launch a new imprint, Berkley Crossover, to be branded as Berkley XO. It was announced on July 9 by Jennifer Loja, President, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Christine Ball, Publisher, Berkley.

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There’s a Book for That: Tennis!

Tennis, anyone? Wimbledon, widely considered the most famous tennis championship in the world, is in full swing in the UK and on screens globally. With all eyes on the ball through this weekend, the book is in our court at Penguin Random House and here’s what we’re serving up! Continue reading →

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Our Upcoming Author Events

Our Upcoming Author Events is brought to you by the Penguin Random House Communications team.

Stay tuned every Monday to see some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to each week! Our roundup features authors across divisions and events across the country.

Please note these are just a few of the exciting events happening this week. For a comprehensive list, explore the Upcoming Author Events Calendar.

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A Conversation With Erroll McDonald: Literacy Partners’ Distinguished Leadership in Literacy Award Recipient

Erroll McDonald at the Literacy Partners Gala (Courtesy of Instagram, @litpartners)

Literacy Partners recently hosted its Evening of Readings and Gala Dinner at Chelsea Piers’ Pier Sixty in New York City, bringing together literary, philanthropic, and civic leaders to celebrate the transformative power of literacy. Penguin Random House, a supporter of Literacy Partners and the annual gala since 1996, sponsored the event and donated books which were included in attendees’ gift bags.

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Beck Dorey-Stein’s SPECTACULAR THINGS Is Reese’s Book Club’s July Pick

SPECTACULAR THINGS by Beck Dorey-Stein is selected as Reese’s Book Club’s pick.

On July 1, Reese Witherspoon announced that Reese’s Book Club‘s July pick is SPECTACULAR THINGS by Beck Dorey-Stein (The Dial Press).

In this novel, two sisters examine what they owe each other and what they are willing to sacrifice to make their dreams come true—from a New York Times bestselling author whose writing has been called “witty, heartfelt” (New York Times), “lively [and] intelligent” (People).

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Matthew McConaughey, Academy Award-Winning Actor and Author of GREENLIGHTS, to Publish New Book With Crown

Crown, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, announced the September 16 publication of POEMS & PRAYERS by Matthew McConaughey, an eternal optimist, Academy Award–winning actor, and bestselling author. An audiobook edition of POEMS & PRAYERS, read (of course) by McConaughey himself, will be released simultaneously by Penguin Random House Audio.

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Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation With TJ Alexander

Author TJ Alexander

This interview was a contribution by Nadia Blocker, Marketing Assistant, Knopf Doubleday.

TJ Alexander is a Lambda Literary Award finalist and USA Today bestselling author who writes about queer love. Originally from Florida, they received their MA in writing and publishing from Emerson College in Boston. They live in New York City with their wife, cats, and various houseplants. TJ is trans nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns.

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Penguin Random House Sponsors Essence Fest Featuring Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and More

For the first time, Penguin Random House is proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 Essence Festival of Culture, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, on July 4–6.

With more than 400,000 festival goers in attendance—and alongside a wide variety of corporate and indie organizations—Penguin Random House will be a fixture at the Authors Pavilion, where our writers and teams will speak on panels, sign books, and host giveaways.

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There’s a Book for That: Immigrant Stories

Penguin Random House’s publishing reflects the rich tapestry of America, a nation built by immigrants whose stories are inspiring and educational. In line with Penguin Random House’s commitment to amplify diverse voices and promote understanding, we believe in the importance of sharing immigrant stories. With protests centered around federal immigration raids occurring nationwide, it is vital to highlight the experiences of immigrant communities.

For more information, please visit our Immigrant Resources page, which contains helpful information, including organizations providing legal help for anyone with questions in the wake of Executive Orders and other actions by the administration regarding immigration. If you have questions or would like additional resources, please contact Human Resources.

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Penguin Press and Penguin Random House Social Impact Team Partner to Donate THE JAILHOUSE LAWYER to Incarcerated Individuals

On July 8, Penguin Press will publish THE JAILHOUSE LAWYER by Calvin Duncan and Sophie Cull. This title is a searing and ultimately hopeful account of Calvin Duncan, described by Sister Helen Prejean as “the most extraordinary jailhouse lawyer of our time.”

The book traces Duncan’s 30-year journey through Angola following a wrongful murder conviction, his transformation into a brilliant legal mind behind bars, and his ongoing fight for justice on behalf of others still incarcerated.

John Grisham succinctly captures the essence of Duncan’s story: “If I created a fictional character like Calvin Duncan, no one would believe him and the story wouldn’t work. Fiction can be many things, but it has to be believable. Duncan’s story is so incredible it strains belief. It is so heartwarming and hopeful that it will stay with you for a long time.” Continue reading →

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