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December’s READ WITH JENNA Book Club Pick is a Must-Read for Poetry Lovers

Jenna Bush Hager announces her next Book Club Pick.

Jenna Bush Hager announced that her Read With Jenna Book Club Pick for December 2024 is DEVOTIONS (Penguin Press) from beloved Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning poet Mary Oliver. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Holiday Rom Coms!

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as the song goes. If you’ve been getting cozy with your remote and watching Hallmark holiday romances then you should also be smitten with this season’s array of holiday rom coms! You’ll find they are a little less formulaic, too. Cue the gifts and stocking stuffers! Continue reading →

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Crown Publishing Group Acquires Compendium

Compendium Will Join the Publisher as a Part of Ten Speed Press, Retaining Distinct List and Editorial Independence.

The Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, has acquired Compendium, the publisher of a wide range of print products, from bestselling illustrated books to journals and notecards to its unique Thoughtfulls™ boxed notes. The acquisition was announced today by David Drake, President of the Crown Publishing Group, and Kobi Yamada, President & CEO, Compendium. Terms were not disclosed. Continue reading →

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NYTBR Unveils the 10 Best Books of 2024: A Whopping 8 Are PRH Titles!

Today, on Tuesday, December 3, the New York Times Book Review released their eagerly awaited “10 Best Books of 2024,” after publishing the “100 Notable Books of 2024” list last week. Of the five fiction titles selected, Penguin Random House snagged every spot. Continue reading →

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Our 47 NYTBR “100 Notable Books of 2024”

Every autumn, we look forward to the New York Times Book Review editors’ “100 Notable Books” list of standout fiction, poetry, and nonfiction titles. This year, we are proud to announce that nearly half of the selected titles are published by Penguin Random House. Of the 100 selected titles, 47 are published by our imprints. The entire list is online now and will be published in the December 1 print edition. Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss an Art Installation by INTO THE UNCUT GRASS Illustrator at McNally Jackson

The finished window installation at McNally Jackson.

Last week, Trevor Noah’s #1 New York Times bestseller INTO THE UNCUT GRASS (One World) was brought to life with a holiday art installation in the heart of New York City. The book’s illustrator, Sabina Hahn, created a gorgeous window display at McNally Jackson’s Rockefeller Center location, just steps from the world-famous Christmas tree and ice-skating rink in the plaza. The installation features characters from Noah’s charming story about a boy and his wise stuffed bear, along with copies of the book. The One World team also handed out free copies to lucky passersby. Continue reading →

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Celebrating Amazon’s Best Children’s Books of 2024

Penguin Young Readers and Random House Children’s Books are thrilled to celebrate their remarkable achievement of having nearly 30 titles featured on the must-read Amazon Best Children’s Books of 2024 list. Three of these titles proudly secured spots in the coveted Children’s Top 20 list. Notably, three out of the ten Editor’s Picks were from Penguin Random House, underscoring the exceptional quality and appeal of our children’s offerings. Leading the accolades, THE BLETCHLEY RIDDLE by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin (Viking Books for Young Readers) was honored as the #1 pick for Best Children’s Book of 2024 and WHEN THE WORLD TIPS OVER by Jandy Nelson (Dial Books) was celebrated as the #1 pick for Young Adult. Continue reading →

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WaterBrook Novel AN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT Receives The Christy Award

Johanna Rojas Vann (left) and Jamie Lapeyrolerie (right)

WaterBrook novel AN AMERICAN IMMIGRANT by Johanna Rojas Vann, edited by Jamie Lapeyrolerie, received The Christy Award for Best First Novel from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) at their awards ceremony in Chicago on November 14. The Christy Award exists to celebrate excellence in the art of Christian fiction and to honor the power of faith in story. Continue reading →

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Skip Dye Honored With the Library Champion Award

The prestigious Library Champion Award by the Friends of Delaware Libraries and the Delaware Legislative Committee.

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on Skip Dye, SVP & Director, Sales Operations & Library Sales, Library Marketing & Sales, who last Thursday, November 14, was honored with the prestigious Library Champion award by the Friends of Delaware Libraries and the Delaware Legislative Committee. This accolade is a testament to Skip’s unwavering dedication and tireless advocacy for library funding in Delaware at the Federal level over the past three years. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking

Please pass the vegetables! Did you know that November is World Vegan Month? As we plan our menus for the holidays, vegan and vegetarian dishes and entrees are ever-more prevalent. To help make your feasts especially delicious consider the vegan and vegetarian recipes in the following delectable cookbooks: Continue reading →

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