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Weekend Reads: 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

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Legendary Knopf and New Yorker Editor Bob Gottlieb Dies at Age 92

Bob Caro, Bob Gottlieb, and Bob Massie.
(Photo: Martha Kaplan)

It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved former head of house, Bob Gottlieb, died today at the age of 92. He died of natural causes at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Brain & Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and the Alzheimer’s Association (ALZ) has launched their #goPurple campaign. According to ALZ, more than 55 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. In support of all who deal with dementia, as well as those who want to learn about the brain, we present the following new and acclaimed books: Continue reading →

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Author Cormac McCarthy Dies at 89

Cormac McCarthy, © Beowulf Sheehan.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy died on June 13 of natural causes at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was eighty-nine years old. His death was confirmed by his son, John McCarthy.

McCarthy was one of the world’s most influential and renowned writers, His career spanned nearly six decades and several genres, including fiction and drama. His work has entered the modern canon and won several prestigious literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

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Sarah Weiss, Executive Editor at Ballantine Books, on THE IN-BETWEEN & Working With Tik Tok Star Nurse Hadley

Sarah Weiss

Sara Weiss, Executive Editor, Ballantine Books talks about her experience working with Hadley Vlahos, RN for her debut memoir THE IN-BETWEEN: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments, a heartrending book that shows how caring for others can transform a life while also offering wisdom and comfort for those dealing with loss and providing inspiration for how to live now. In THE IN-BETWEEN, Vlahos recounts the most impactful experiences she’s had with the people she’s worked with—from the woman who never once questioned her faith until she was close to death, to the older man seeing visions of his late daughter, to the young patient who laments that she spent too much of her short life worrying about what others thought of her—while also sharing her own fascinating journey. Continue reading →

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Meet Matt Rodbard, The Host of the Newly-Rebranded THIS IS TASTE Podcast, on Tinned Fish and the Summer of the Cutlet

Matt Robard

Matt Rodbard is the critically-lauded writer, editor, and author of food and culture books, as well as the host of the newly rebranded This is TASTE podcast. The show continues its culturally-relevant and surprising discussions around food and drink, in addition to expanding beyond to literature, pop culture, media, commerce, and entertainment.

It’s a new name, with the same great taste — and we had the opportunity to ask Matt Rodbard a few questions such as what’s top of mind for the casual, at-home cook and what he looks for in a podcast guest!

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Penguin Random House Takes Home Nearly Half of the James Beard Foundation Book Awards

On June 3, the James Beard Foundation Media Awards were announced during a live ceremony in Chicago. The awards honor the nation’s top food authors, broadcast producers, hosts, journalists, podcasters, and social media content creators.

This year, Penguin Random House titles took home half of the awards in the James Beard Book Award category. A hearty congratulations to our winners and their publishers!

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Labyrinth Road Acquires YA Fantasy Trilogy from Playwright LaDarrion Williams Following Viral Twitter Pitch

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LaDarrion Williams, @coryaycockphoto.

Labyrinth Road, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, has acquired a new contemporary YA fantasy trilogy by playwright, filmmaker, and screenwriter LaDarrion Williams, it was announced today by Liesa Abrams, VP & Editor-in-Chief. Pitched by the debut author in a viral tweet as “What if Harry Potter went to a HBCU in the South?” the first title in the series, BLOOD AT THE ROOT, is slated for publication in 2024. Abrams acquired North American rights for three books in a competitive auction from Pete Knapp at Park & Fine Literary, and will edit the project.

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There’s a Book for That: Pride Month

June, 2023 marks the 53rd annual LGBTQ+ Pride tradition. The first Pride march in New York City was held on June 28, 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan – a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Continue reading →

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