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James Hibberd to Share His New Book on “Game of Thrones” via Crowdcast (10/10)

James Hibberd, author of FIRE CANNOT KILL A DRAGON: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Series (Dutton), will shares his new in-depth book on the making of the hit show Game of Thrones at a virtual event hosted by The Strand Bookstore via Crowdcast on Saturday, October 10 at 7:00 pm. Continue reading →

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Sherry Thomas to Speak About Her New Lady Sherlock Novel via Facebook (10/10)

Sherry Thomas will speak about her new Lady Sherlock novel, MURDER ON COLD STREET (Berkley), at a Poisoned Pen virtual event via Facebook Live on Saturday, October 10 at 5:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Dutton Editor Stephanie Kelly on Acquiring Historical Fiction That Moves Readers

Good Morning America’s August and September 2020 Book Club selections were both acquired by Dutton Editor Stephanie Kelly. THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE by Fiona Davis, the August selection, delves into the history of the New York Public Library as a series of book thefts leave two generations of women to pick up the pieces. FIFTY WORDS FOR RAIN by Asha Lemmie, the September pick and also a B&N Discover and Amazon Spotlight selection, is a sweeping, heartrending coming-of-age novel about a young woman’s quest for acceptance in post-World War II Japan. Both novels received widespread praise and became New York Times bestsellers.

On the heels of her back-to-back book club picks, Stephanie delves into what she looks for in acquiring historical fiction in this Three Questions for an Editor Igloo interview. Continue reading →

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RHCB to Launch The Reading House, a New Learn-to-Read Program, in January 2021

Random House Children’s Books is launching The Reading House, a new learn-to-read program developed by reading and literary specialist Marla Conn, it was announced by Tom Russell, VP & Publisher of Princeton Review & Sylvan Princeton Review Editorial. Designed with a clear, step-by-step method and recurring characters and stories, the books teach essential reading concepts to children ages 4–8 in a fun, engaging format. 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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Jacqueline Woodson Receives a MacArthur “Genius Grant”

Penguin Random House author Jacqueline Woodson is among the 2020 MacArthur Fellows, it was announced by the MacArthur Foundation. This prestigious fellowship (often referred to as the “Genuis Grant”) honors “talented individuals who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits” and comes with a no-strings-attached grant of $625,000. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign, symbolized by pink ribbons, to increase awareness of the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. From the National Breast Cancer Foundation: “2020 has been a powerful reminder that we are all in this together, and our choices and actions have the power to protect the most vulnerable among us in a big way. The same holds true when it comes to breast cancer.” Please find below a selection of some of the best books Penguin Random House publishes about breast cancer and breast health. Visit nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month for more information. Continue reading →

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Bishop Michael Curry to Discuss LOVE IS THE WAY via Zoom (10/8)

Join Bishop Michael Curry in a discussion of his book, LOVE IS THE WAY: Holding On to Hope in Troubling Times (Avery) at a virtual event presented by the Episcopal Booksellers Association via Zoom on Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Sue Monk Kidd to Talk of Longings, Largeness, and Thunder via Zoom (10/8)

Sue Monk Kidd will discuss Longings, Largeness, and Thunder in THE BOOK OF LONGINGS (Viking) at a virtual retreat hosted by The Sophia Institute via Zoom on Thursday, October 8 at 6:30 PM (ET). Continue reading →

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“Meet the Bookstagrammer” to Feature David of @HisReadingNook via Instagram (10/8)

For this Random House Virtual event, “Meet the Bookstagrammer,” Random House social media associate Megan Tripp (who also runs the Bookstagram account @BooksnBlazers) introduces us to the faces behind some of our favorite bookstagram accounts on Instagram. Meet meet David of @HisReadingNook, who will share his favorite thrillers, and #CheersToBooks—as well as his new journey into plant parenthood via @RandomHouse on Instagram on Thursday, October 8 at 5:30 PM (ET). Continue reading →

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