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PRH & Little Free Library Bring Banned Books to Solid Sound Music Festival!

Penguin Random House and Little Free Library are partnering with Wilco’s Solid Sound Music Festival, June 28 – 30 to bring awareness to the recent rise in book banning. Bookmarks and postcards featuring our Banned Books Resource Hub will be distributed in multiple locations throughout the event space. Continue reading →

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ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK Now a Jenna Book Club Pick

We are thrilled to announce that ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK (Crown) by Chris Whitaker has been selected as a Read with Jenna Book Club Pick! From the New York Times bestselling author of WE BEGIN AT THE END comes an epic novel about a man fixated on finding a missing woman―and the FBI agent on his tail, who might be even more obsessed than he is. A soaring thriller and an epic love story that spans decades, Chris Whitaker has written a novel about what lurks in the shadows of obsession, and the blinding light of hope. Continue reading →

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Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation with KT Hoffman

KT Hoffman, Photo: © courtesy of the author.

This interview was a contribution by Megan Tripp, Associate Director of Social Media, Consumer Marketing. She can be found in her book-filled Manhattan apartment, usually reading books about gay rights and gay wrongs, or on Instagram at @booksnblazers.

KT Hoffman is originally from Beaverton, Oregon and currently lives in Brooklyn. He received his bachelor’s degree in English and Creative Writing from Stanford University. If he isn’t writing about trans hope and gay kissing, he’s probably white-knuckling his way through the ninth inning of a Seattle Mariners game. THE PROSPECTS is his debut novel. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Juneteenth!

“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible—and there is still so much work to do.”—Barack Obama Continue reading →

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This Wednesday, Celebrate Juneteeth With One World Author Brea Baker

In a powerful celebration of Juneteenth, The Gathering for Justice is proud to present a special edition of “Radical Readz” featuring prominent activist, organizer and One World author Brea Baker. Celebrating the release of Baker’s insightful new book, “Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership,” the event will take place on Wednesday, June 19, at 2:00 PM at The Center at West Park on Manhattan’s upper west side. Continue reading →

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Pride Month Author Interview: A Conversation with Becca Grischow

Becca Grischow, author photo credit: J. Churchill Morris.

This interview was a contribution by Brianna Lopez, Associate Production Editor, Penguin Publishing Group.

Becca Grischow is a Chicago-based content creator, gossip, and ghostwriter for celebrity memoirs. She grew up in Geneva, Illinois, and the middle school rumors about her bisexuality were absolutely true. You can find her at your local coffee shop or sharing writing advice on TikTok and Instagram @BeeGriz. Continue reading →

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Ballantine Books Author Lisa Damour Celebrates Inside Out 2 Premiere on the Red Carpet

On Monday, June 10, the stars behind the eagerly awaited Inside Out 2 (Pixar Animation Studios) stepped out onto the red carpet in Los Angeles, California. Attending the premiere was Ballantine Books author Lisa Damour, Ph.D.! Damour was invited to collaborate with the team behind Inside Out 2, consulting in an expert role as the film introduced a new character: Anxiety. She was a stellar pick! Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Father’s Day

Sunday, June 16, is Father’s Day. Like all profound relationships, the one between father and child is complex. To honor the fathers in our lives, as well as reflect that complexity, we’ve gathered the following new and acclaimed books about fatherhood – to read, share, give – for all ages: Continue reading →

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Our 2024 James Beard Foundation Media Award Winners

On Sunday, June 8th, the 2024 James Beard Foundation Media Award Winners were announced. As a delightful (and delicious) surprise, five Penguin Random House titles were honored in the Book Awards category. The Book Awards recognize cookbooks and other non-fiction food or beverage-related books that were published in the U.S. in 2023 and among the thirteen categories, Penguin Random House took home the awards for International, U.S. Foodways, Vegetable-Focused Cooking, Visuals, and General. The ceremony was hosted by CBS This Morning co-host Michelle Miller. Continue reading →

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Join PRH & Save the Children to Make Summer Fair

2024 marks the significant milestone of our decade-long collaboration with Save the Children, a partnership that has been dedicated to fostering a shared commitment to engaging the next generation of readers. Together, we have strived to ensure that children, both in the United States and worldwide, have equitable access to books. Over the past ten years, we have donated an impressive total of 1.8 million books to their programs. Continue reading →

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