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Corina Diez on the Importance of Community & Cowboys When Marketing a Rom-Com

Corina Diez, Manager, Marketing, Random House Group.

OurHouse spoke with Corina Diez, Manager, Marketing, Random House about what goes into marketing romance titles! As an avid lover of the romance genre and a marketer behind the Rebel Blue Ranch series, we asked her: what sets a romance series apart?

She also divulged just how community and authenticity are the building blocks of the romance landscape. Continue reading →

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What Kristine Swartz Looks Out for When Acquiring a Romance Title

Kristine Swartz and Penguin with their recommendation!

In a Q&A with Kristine Swartz, Executive Editor, Berkley, we learn what makes a compelling romance novel from an acquiring editor! Whether it’s an instant attraction or a slow burn, Kristine is often looking out for chemistry and tension between characters. She also talks to us about the exciting surge in “romantasy,” and reflects on how the romance community champions diversity and inclusion, offering a source of optimism and joy. Continue reading →

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Grupo Editorial Author Eloy Moreno Sets Guinness World Record for Most Book Signed in a Single Day

It’s officially a Guiness World Record for books signed in a day!

At 5:30 a.m. in Madrid, at the Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial office, Eloy Moreno set out to defeat the previous Guinness World Record for books signed in a single day, which had previously been 6,904 copies. Moreno, an acclaimed author, has a varied audience that ranges from children to teenagers to adults and his fans traveled from far destinations for this once in a lifetime opportunity in Madrid. Continue reading →

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Phil Stamper-Halpin Receives Honorary Doctorate for His Outstanding Contributions to Literature, Publishing, & Reading Pleasure

Last month, Phil Stamper-Halpin, Director, Author Development, attended a celebratory ceremony at Kingston University in London where he was awarded an honorary doctorate! Phil’s ties with the university run deep, as it is where he earned his M.A. in Publishing with Creative Writing, and today, Phil is an award-winning, bestselling author of queer Young Adult fiction. Paired with his ambitious career at Penguin Random House, we had a few questions for Phil about his path to becoming a published author, how his writing career informs his everyday work at PRH, and importantly, how to find balance in his respective professions. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Black History Month

“For me the history of the place of Black people in this country is so varied, complex and beautiful. And impactful.” – Toni Morrison, from the documentary film Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. Continue reading →

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Allegra Goodman’s ISOLA is Reese’s Book Club’s February Pick

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Reese Witherspoon announced on Tuesday that the Reese’s Book Club February pick is ISOLA (The Dial Press), the new novel from Allegra Goodman, nationally bestselling author of SAM. Inspired by the real life of a sixteenth-century heroine, Isola is the gripping story of a woman fighting for survival after she and her lover are marooned on an island. Continue reading →

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PRH Celebrates 15 Annual World Read Aloud Day™ With LitWorld

Penguin Random House is thrilled to celebrate the fifteen annual World Read Aloud Day™ (WRAD) today, February 5, in partnership with LitWorld, a non-profit organization that aims to strengthen children and communities by using literacy as a tool and pathway for self-empowerment. Since LitWorld founded WRAD in 2010, it has grown into a global movement that inspires millions to share the joy of storytelling, bringing together book lovers, educators, and readers of all ages. WRAD takes place the first Wednesday of every February. Continue reading →

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Dan Brown’s New Robert Langdon Novel, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, to be Published by Doubleday

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Worldwide #1 bestselling author Dan Brown’s new novel, THE SECRET OF SECRETS, will be published by Doubleday on September 9, 2025. Brown is the author of the international publishing phenomenon, THE DA VINCI CODE, featuring Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, and his novels are published in 56 languages internationally with over 250 million copies in print. Brown is also the author of numerous #1 bestsellers, including ORIGIN, INFERNO, THE LOST SYMBOL, ANGELS & DEMONS, DECEPTION POINT, and DIGITAL FORTRESS. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Lunar New Year

Welcome Lunar New Year! The Lunar New Year marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many Asian countries. Also known as the Spring Festival, Lunar New Year falls on a different day every year. In 2025, the Year of the Snake begins on January 29^th. To honor the occasion, we offer the following recent and acclaimed fiction and nonfiction for all ages with a focus on family and intergenerational stories. Visit here for more information from PBS. Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Our 2025 ALA Award Winners!

At this year’s LibLearn X—the American Library Association’s start-of-year annual gathering of librarians, educators, publishers, authors, and illustrators—the winners of multiple awards and honors were announced! Numerous Penguin Random House authors, illustrators, and creators were presented with Youth Media, Audio Excellence, and various recognitions in both adult and children’s categories. Continue reading →

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