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Akbar, Everett, July Among Our 19 NBA ‘24 Semi-Finalists

Here, in review, are the Penguin Random House titles chosen by the respective groups of judges in each of the five 2024 National Book Award categories; Fiction, its final serial reveal, was announced on September 13. Continue reading →

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Watch: In Conversation With PRH Authors David Grann & Ben Macintyre

We’re thrilled to share this fantastic conversation with master storytellers Ben Macintyre (Crown) and David Grann (Knopf Doubleday), two of the most celebrated authors in the realm of narrative nonfiction. Ben Macintyre, known for his gripping historical accounts like newly-release THE SIEGE, brings history to life with unparalleled depth and intrigue. David Grann, the acclaimed author of THE WAGER, captivates readers with his meticulous research and compelling storytelling. Kevin Doughten, VP & Executive Editor, Crown, says, “It’s a rare thrill and a delight to have these two masters of narrative nonfiction give us a behind-the-page look at how their brilliant work comes together.”

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There’s a Book for That: Yoga & Mindfulness

Can we hear a collective “namaste” for National Yoga Month? September was designated as National Yoga Month through the Department of Health and Human Services in 2008. Yoga is an ancient practice which studies show does everything from fighting anxiety and depression, to reducing inflammation in the body. Since September 12^th is also National Mindfulness Day, we present the following yoga and mindfulness titles for your health and relaxation: Continue reading →

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What Our PRH Employee Ambassadors Are Reading This Fall

Earlier this year, the Consumer Marketing and Corporate Communications teams were excited to announce that the PRH Employee Ambassador Program is back and better than ever! Our goal for this program is to highlight the voices and creativity of our talented employees, while also offering “behind-the-scenes” content to our readers. Ambassadors gain visibility on the @penguinrandomhouse channels, helping their accounts grow and connecting them with colleagues across the company. Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Strout’s TELL ME EVERYTHING is Oprah’s Book Club’s September Pick

Oprah Announces 107th Book Club Pick, Oprah Daily/Eli Schmidt.

Oprah Winfrey has announced that her latest Oprah’s Book Club pick is TELL ME EVERYTHING (Random House) by Pulitzer Prize-winner and #1 New York Times-bestseller Elizabeth Strout. The news was announced yesterday on CBS Mornings. Click here to watch the full segment. This is the second book by Strout to be selected for Oprah’s Book Club; her novel OLIVE, AGAIN was chosen in 2019. Continue reading →

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Eight Penguin Random House Canada Titles Longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize

Penguin Random House Canada is incredibly proud of our EIGHT authors who have been longlisted for the 2024 Giller Prize. The Giller Prize is focused on highlighting the very best of Canadian fiction published in English, both long format and short stories, and it is an amazing achievement to be chosen for the longlist. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Spread the word! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! According to The American Library Association, there are an estimated 123,627 libraries of all kinds in the United States! Libraries are transporting places where so many of us, and the authors we read, first discovered a passion for books. And we know that librarians are on the front lines advocating for our freedom to read. So let’s celebrate our libraries and the librarians who work so hard. Contact your local branch to get your library card if you don’t already have one and enjoy these titles about libraries and librarians: Continue reading →

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Edgar® & Agatha Award Nominated Author Victoria Thompson Passes Away at 76

Victoria Thompson, photo credit: Monica Z

Beloved historical mystery author Victoria Thompson died on Friday, August 23 at her home in Long Grove, Illinois. She was 76. Continue reading →

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Penguin Random House, 5 Additional Publishers, & Authors Guild File Landmark Lawsuit Against State of Florida for Unconstitutional Book-Banning Provisions With House Bill 1069

The lawsuit follows recent legal action by Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks in Iowa as publishers continue to challenge book bans across the country. Continue reading →

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One World Hosts Landmark Banned Books Event Featuring Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, & Many More

One World is producing a major event entitled “Free Your Mind: A Night to Celebrate Our Stories and the Freedom to Tell Them” on September 26, 2024, at the Martin Luther King Chapel at Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA as part of Banned Books week. Continue reading →

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