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Abdurraqib, Harris, Solnit, Whitehead Among PRH’s 8 NBCC Award Finalists

Penguin Random House will be competitive in the Fiction, Nonfiction, Autobiography, Biography, and John Leonard Prize categories for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Awards, whose nominees were announced on Thursday, January 20. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Paradise

“I think what we are feeling in this place is much too large for one simple soul to understand, too powerful.”― Peter Matthiessen, In Paradise

We’ve got 9 tickets to paradise this weekend, but the notion of paradise in these titles might not be what you expect. Spanning genres, behold the range of settings, characters and plot in the following engrossing fiction and poetry (after all, what’s paradise without poetry?): Continue reading →

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Francine Rivers Discusses the Film Adaptation of Her Multnomah Bestseller, REDEEMING LOVE, Opening Today

Francine Rivers’ REDEEMING LOVE published by Multnomah, was adapted into a major motion picture, released and distributed by Universal Pictures in U.S. and Canadian theaters today, Friday, January 21. A powerful and timeless love story that takes place against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850, the film was directed by D.J. Caruso and centers on Angel (played by Abigail Cowen, whose credits include Fate: The Winx Saga and Sabrina), who was sold into prostitution as a child. She has survived through hatred and self-loathing, until she meets Michael Hosea (portrayed by Tom Lewis, Gentleman Jack) and discovers there is no brokenness that love can’t heal. Continue reading →

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Berkley Authors Radhika Sanghani and Jen Frederick Virtually Discuss Their New Romance Novels

Radhika Sanghani, author of 30 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT MYSELF (Berkley), and Jen Frederick, author of SEOULMATES (Berkley), will be in conversation about their new romance novels at a virtual event hosted by the Ripped Bodice Bookstore via Facebook on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:00 pm (ET).

To register, click here. Continue reading →

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Heather McGhee’s THE SUM OF US Named 2021 Porchlight Business Book of the Year

Heather McGhee, Photo: © Andreas Burgess

THE SUM OF US: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee (One World) was named the 2021 Porchlight Business Book of the Year (formerly the 800-CEO-READ award), at a ceremony presented virtually on Thursday, January 13, from the company’s headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

On Monday, January 17, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia. This year, the family of Martin Luther King Jr. will continue his legacy by leading the Voting Rights March in Washington (WSJ)

As ever, MLK Day celebrates the life of a man who brought hope and healing to America. It’s a time to commemorate the timeless values Dr. King exemplified – courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service – as well as the forgiveness and nonviolence that empowered his leadership. It’s especially important for the young to learn about Dr. King’s character and contributions and the power of words. We recommend the books herein for education and inspiration for all ages.

Visit The King Center’s site here for more information. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Parenting

“Parenting is no sport for perfectionists.”

—Andrew Solomon

Parenting during the pandemic has had its challenges, to say the least. Parents of school-age children have been called upon to homeschool at times, often while juggling their own jobs. And then there’s navigating the fears, anxiety and unknowns while coping with a wide range of loss. Parents do not have the answers yet try to be reassuring while still imposing restrictions to keep their children safe. It hasn’t been easy! Whether you’ve had a pandemic baby, are teaching-on-demand, or are saying no to teen parties, check out these parenting books for support: Continue reading →

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PRH and CLMP Announce the Winner of the Inaugural $10,000 Constellation Award

Penguin Random House and The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses are thrilled to announce that Nomadic Press based in Oakland, California, and Brooklyn, New York, is the winner of the inaugural $10,000 Constellation Award. Three finalists were also selected: FlowerSong Press in McAllen, Texas; BLF Press in Bloomington, Indiana; and La Impresora in Isabela, Puerto Rico. Continue reading →

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Our Golden Globe Winners: Actor/Author Will Smith + Screen Adaptations of Whitehead’s THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD and Murakami’s “Drive My Car”

The 79th annual Golden Globe Awards were announced online last night, with the winners including actor/PRH author Will Smith and screen adaptations of two works published by Penguin Random House. Continue reading →

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Watch the Trailer: HBO WINNING TIME Adaptation of Jeff Pearlman Book About the ’80s L.A. Lakers

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Jeff Pearlman’s SHOWTIME: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s, a New York Times bestseller published by Avery in 2014, has been adapted into an HBO series called Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, scheduled to debut in March. The series cast includes John C. Reilly, Jason Clarke, Adrien Brody, Quincy Isaiah, Sally Field, and Jason Segel, among many others. Continue reading →

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