The best books of 2025
Check out some of the best books of 2025. How many have you read?
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These adorable holiday-themed colouring pages from some of our latest cosy colouring books will fill you with Christmas cheer.
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Learn about some of the most anticipated books coming in 2026, as chosen by Penguin Random House employees.
Tell me moreA beautiful book to gift
Charlie Mackesy’s four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They’re not sure what they’re looking for, but they do know that they love each other and that cake is often the answer.
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Discover the books that are perfect to gift for Secret Santa festivities this year – guaranteed to please even the pickiest gift recipients.
See the bookBooks Penguin employees loved in 2025
Check out the books that penguin employees loved in 2025 and read their reviews.
Take me thereChristmas books for kids
All the best books to celebrate Christmas, featuring some of our favourite characters including Bluey, Peppa Pig, Spot, and Peter Rabbit for the little ones, and some top picks for the big kids!
See moreBuild better habits, one small step at a time
Designed as the official companion to the global bestseller, this workbook helps you move from understanding habits to living them. With guided templates, journalling prompts and practical strategies, it supports small changes that add up to remarkable results.
Learn moreAward-winning books of 2025
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2025 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Learn moreThe 30th Jack Reacher book
When Reacher receives a desperate plea for help, he hits the road again determined to find out more . . .
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See allLearn about some of the most anticipated books coming in 2026, as chosen by Penguin Random House employees.
From book recommendations to wrapping tips, here’s everything you need to know about Christmas gifts for book lovers.
Look away from your screens and curl up with these cosy colouring books for hours of wholesome fun.
Penguin Random House publisher, Ali shares her current pick: The Lucky Sisters by Rachael Johns. Read her review here!
Today, Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) celebrates an incredible milestone of over 10 million Bluey books sold across 100 titles in the book range available in Australia and New Zealand.
We’re happy to share that an impressive twenty-five Penguin Random House titles made the list this year.
A furious, brilliant woman stepped from the pages of a notebook – and inspired Laguna’s new novel, The Underworld.
Check out the Penguin Random House titles that made the cut for ABC Radio National's 'Top 100 Books of the 21st century' list, as voted by over 280,000 readers.
Everything you need to know about the Jack Reacher books. Learn about Lee and Andrew Child, figure out which order to read them and quiz your Reacher knowledge.
The shortlist for the 2025 Booker Prize has been announced, with four Penguin Random House titles named this year.
Finished The Let Them Theory and wondering what to read next? Check out this list of 20 suggested picks that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
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Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
The debut author of The Eights shares writing advice, insights into the publishing process and which character she enjoyed writing most.
Plus, learn about the real-world inspiration behind the darkly funny novel.
Learn how Nadia Majhouri's personal journey and cultural heritage inspired her debut novel, Half Truth.
From being a step-sibling to her up-close experience with addiction, Morgan’s real life played a role in shaping Favourite Daughter.
Learn about the books that inspired her, which character she enjoyed writing most and the thing that surprised her about the publishing process.
Discover the inspiration behind Emma Pignatiello's debut novel Last Shot. Learn about her creative process, character development and tips for writers.
Plus, find out his #1 tip for aspiring authors.
A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.
Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.
Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.
We caught up with Anna Johnston to learn more about The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, her writing process, and which fictional character she’d most like to have dinner with.
A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.
The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.
Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.
A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.
Find out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.
Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.
Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.
Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.
She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.
Latest recipes
See allA healthy, easy breakfast crumble from Filling Meals by Lindsay Wilson.
Spumoni is a molded Italian dessert made with pistachio, cherry, and either chocolate or vanilla gelato. The colors are beautiful, and the flavor is buonissimo.
Roasted in a sweet mustard glaze and served with a buttery gravy, Rick Stein‘s ham is a classic Christmas crowd-pleaser.
Here we’re jazzing up a handy grain packet, meaning you get big flavour, fast.
Growing up in Germany, Verena remembers two camps when it came to potato salad: camp mayo and camp oil/broth.
One of my guilty go-to takeaways, perfect with a homemade flatbread and a yogurt dip. It’s so moreish and a lot cheaper than ordering in.
What better way to welcome the weekend than with the smell and sound of frying herb-loaded ijeh?
‘Fish doesn’t have to be boring—my mother taught me that. Samkeh harra translates to “spicy fish,” though it’s more about a gentle kick than true heat. It’s a perfect balance of creamy, nutty tahini and the crunch of golden, roasted nuts. Oh, I do love nuts! I usually overload my plate so you almost can’t see the fish anymore, but that’s me. The nuts bring a deep, toasty richness that elevates the dish into something truly irresistible.’
These festive pavlovas are dipped in white chocolate and topped with toasted hazelnuts, cream and berry sauce to make an impressive dessert.
Think of this as exactly what Nando’s wishes it was: vibrant spicy chicken with crispy skin served with crunchy fries and a spicy dipping sauce. Piri piri chillies aren’t widely available in Australia, unless you grow them yourself, but bird’s-eye chillies are easy to find and they do the trick.
I don’t remember much about the circumstances of my first cherry clafoutis. But I must have loved the classic French farmhouse dessert, because I’ve been trying to reproduce that first custardy, almond-scented pancake ever since.
Not quite a red curry, not quite a satay, this dish is the best of both worlds, inspired by Thai flavours and it is divine. It’s a throw-and-go recipe and I know we all love those at BOL. Perfect served with creamy coconut rice, some sliced red chilli and flatbreads.
Camellia Punjabi's recipe for the classic North Indian dish of stir-fried peppers with paneer is flavoured with a medley of spices and aromatics and makes for a brilliant vegetarian dish.
‘I always think that canapés should box slightly above their weight – in other words, they need to be vividly flavoured to succeed. Here, the combination of crisp brioche, salty feta, pickled walnuts, figs, honey and thyme is just that. If you like, there’s a recipe for pickling your own green walnuts on page 275 of Rick Stein’s Christmas. You can also make this with slices of goat’s cheese from a log instead of the whipped feta.’
These adorably spooky cookies are the perfect Halloween biscuit, with a perfect chocolate crumb and a coating of marshmallow cobwebs. You can also create a seasonal variation for Bonfire Night featuring a sprinkling of edible gold dust.
This is based on Brie’s great grandma’s recipe, which has been passed down for generations.
This no-bake cheesecake is deceptively easy to make but will make a big impact at your next Halloween party.
Every alpha knows that their pack will wake up ravenous after a night of rocking out under a full moon.
These beautiful little pumpkins are a real showstopper.
This incredibly moist cake harnesses the power of amaro, olive oil, and a little bit of orange for a lovely floral and fruity flavour.
While I’ve always been a fan of the old camp song “On Top of Spaghetti,” I firmly believe that’s the very last place a meatball belongs.
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See allWe all do them. Yes, I know you do! But there’s a time and place for a fart face …
Dive into the world of Heist: The Great Chocolate Caper with this fun activity pack!
An inspiring and heartwarming book about the relationship between a working mum and her daughter by the former prime minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern.
With its charming characters and engaging story, Starting School provides children with the comfort, confidence, and inspiration they need to take their first steps into the world of education.
Another hilarious picture book from best-selling author, Jacqueline Harvey.
To celebrate Father's Day this year, help Bluey's friends find their dads in this super fun dad maze! PLUS read ALL about your favourite dad in the brand-new Bluey: Dad's Awesome Treasury and our collection of other Bluey Father's Day reads, including Bluey: Pull my Finger and Other Dad Jokes! This content was originally published on Bluey.tv
A fun and adventurous colouring sheet!
In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.
A free activity pack from the magical world of The 113th Assistant Librarian by Stuart Wilson.
Print this free activity pack from Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs.
Have fun with your little ones as they learn their first 100 words with this fantastic board book!
Make your Easter egg hunt eggstra special with this Bingo basket template!
Download some free sample Ms Rachel colouring sheets and grab your copy of the book for over 100 pages of fun for littles.
