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Spotted: THE GOD OF THE WOODS in Taylor Swift’s Docuseries

Riverhead HC & Penguin Audio. Author photo © Laura Stevens.

If you’re a Swiftie, you may have already seen our exciting cameo in Taylor Swift’s new Disney+ docuseries. In case you missed it: Liz Moore’s New York Times bestseller THE GOD OF THE WOODS (Riverhead Books; Penguin Audio) makes an appearance in Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era.

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Vonnegut Estate, Authors, and Student Plaintiffs Take Utah to Court Over the Freedom to Read

On Tuesday, January 6, the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah Foundation, Inc. (ACLU of Utah) filed the first major case defending the freedom to read since the Supreme Court declined Little v. Llano last month. In Vonnegut v. Utah, plaintiffs argue that portions of HB29 (Sensitive Material Review Law) are unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment. Continue reading →

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Celebrate at WMG’s Comedy Night Featuring PRH Authors!

Don’t miss Women Media Group’s Holiday Party on Tuesday, January 27, at Gotham Comedy Club featuring comedians Akilah Hughes, Phoebe Robinson, Ophira Eisenberg, Leighann Lord, Youngmi Mayer, and Maysoon Zayid with emcee Audra Boltion-Ortiz.

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Our Titles Featured in Publishers Lunch’s “The Best Lists of 2025”

We’re proud to celebrate the Penguin Random House titles recognized in Publishers Lunch’s “The Best Lists 2025”. Drawing from 55 “votes” across an array of literary sources, including critics’ year-end lists, major award nominees, and bookseller and librarian picks, Publishers Lunch compiled lists of 10 standout titles in various genres from this past year.

On the 2025 list, many Penguin Random House titles were honored across the fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books categories. In fiction, AUDITION by Katie Kitamura (Riverhead) scored the top book of the year.

We extend a warm congratulations to our teams and authors whose work earned this incredible distinction and made 2025 a year to remember!

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Our Upcoming Author Events | January 5-9, 2026

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

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

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There’s a Book for That: Holiday Romances!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as the song goes. If you’ve been getting cozy with your remote and watching holiday romance movies then you should also be smitten with this season’s array of holiday romance novels. We think you’ll find they aren’t quite as formulaic, too. Cue the gifts and stocking stuffers! Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya Named Publishers Weekly’s 2025 Person of the Year

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We are proud to share that Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya has been named Publishers Weekly’s Person of the Year, recognized for his leadership in the nationwide fight to protect the freedom to read. This honor is a testament to Nihar’s leadership and our Intellectual Freedom Taskforce‘s commitment to getting books back on shelves and into the hands of readers who want and need them most.

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Our Upcoming Author Events | December 15-21, 2025

The Penguin Random House Communications team invites you to discover some of the Penguin Random House Author Events we’re looking forward to this week!

Every Monday, a curated selection of literary gatherings highlights authors across divisions and events across the country. Connect with favorite authors and explore exciting new titles!

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

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There’s a Book For That: Jane Austen’s Birthday!

“Never did any novelist make more use of an impeccable sense of human values.”

—Virginia Woolf

A truth universally acknowledged: It’s high time to celebrate Jane Austen! Her 250^th birthday is Tuesday, December 16^th and Penguin Random House has been joining in the fanfare all year! To mark this momentous occasion, we’re highlighting classic and gift editions from our All Things Austen site/catalog. Jane Austen appeals to a broad readership – her wit and wisdom are, indeed, ageless and timeless. Shop the collection and celebrate the legacy. Happy Birthday, Jane! Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House Launches Multi-Book Program for KPop Demon Hunters

Two of the KPop Demon Hunters books in Netflix collaboration.

Random House Children’s Books, Random House Worlds, and Penguin Young Readers are thrilled to announce an exciting new collection of KPop Demon Hunters books in collaboration with Netflix. The program will include a range of beautifully designed, fan-forward titles celebrating the high-energy, music-driven world of KPop Demon Hunters, extending the cinematic experience onto the page through humor, creativity, and art.

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