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Nikita Gill Shares THE GIRL AND THE GODDESS In Conversation with Kate Baer via Zoom (9/29)

Bestselling poet, writer, and Instagram sensation Nikita Gill returns with THE GIRL AND THE GODDESS (Putnam) in conversation with poet and author at a virtual event hosted by Midtown Scholar via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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WWE Superstars the Street Profits Launch WWE Encyclopedia of Sports via Zoom (9/29)

DK’s WWE Encyclopedia of Sports, New Edition will be launched with a Webinar Q&A with WWE Superstars the Street Profits in a virtual event hosted by Bookends Bookstore via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Nick Hornby to Discuss His New Novel In Conversation with Sarah Vowell via Zoom (9/29)

Politics & Prose presents Nick Hornby, discussing his new novel, JUST LIKE YOU (Riverhead), in conversation with fellow Riverhead author Sarah Vowell via Zoom on Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Seven of Our Authors on TIME 100 List

Seven authors published by Penguin Random House imprints are on the 17^th annual TIME 100 Most Influential People List: Ibram X. Kendi among the Pioneers; Dapper Dan, Anaïs Mitchell , Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and Ali Wong among the Artists; Kamala Harris among the Leaders: and Megan Rapinoe among the Icons. Continue reading →

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Chris Jackson and James McBride Receive Awards from the Center for Fiction

Chris Jackson, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of One World, will be the recipient of the Center for Fiction’s 2020 Maxwell E. Perkins Award, and author James McBride will receive the On Screen Award, at the Center’s virtual Annual Awards Benefit on Tuesday, December 8. Continue reading →

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Chang, Mirza, Zhang: Our “5 Under 35” Honorees

The National Book Foundation has announced its annual 5 Under 35 honorees, including three authors published by Penguin Random House imprints. These are writers, under the age of 35, whose debut work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape. Each honoree received a $1,000 prize and was selected by a National Book Award Winner, Finalist, or Longlisted author, or by an author previously recognized by the 5 Under 35 program. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Conversations

Let’s read and talk…

This week Penguin Random House launched a new site, The Conversation, with its mission to “raise our collective consciousness about race and bias.” It got us thinking about the power of conversation to enhance empathy, especially now when we are all trying to connect in new and deeper ways. Thus, we’ve gathered conversational books by and about a broad spectrum of people and topics. 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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DK’s Ben Hinks Opens the Gates of Our Wondrous National Parks

America’s national parks are like breathing spaces – precious regions to conserve nature and wildlife for present and future generations. USA NATIONAL PARKS: Lands of Wonder, published by DK Eyewitness Travel, is a celebration of all 62 of our country’s magnificent national parks, showcasing what makes each one unique, with beautiful photography, maps, facts and figures, things to do, and when and where to experience.

In this Behind the Pages Igloo interview, DK’s Ben Hinks, Project Art Editor, shares insights into the design process, favorite spreads, and what elements of the book will be most appealing to readers. Continue reading →

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Richard Osman to Talk About THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB via Facebook Live (9/26)

Richard Osman will discuss his new novel, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB (Pamela Dorman Books/Viking) in conversation with Mark Billingham at a virtual event hosted by Poisoned Pen Bookstore via Facebook Live on Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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