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Books worth sharing Mother's Day 2024

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This Mother's Day, look for the Penguin

Looking for a great gift for Mum this Mother's Day?

We've got great book recommendations from every genre! Whether she’s a fan of blockbuster fiction, cosy crime thrillers or books to inspire, there’s something on this list for every mum.

Blockbuster fiction

My Favourite Mistake

How do you start again, after losing everything? Find out in the global no. 1 bestseller's latest heartstopper...

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Funny Story

Set over one sizzling summer comes a shimmering, joyful new novel about the happily-ever-after that wasn't and the exes determined to make the best of it from the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Happy Place and Book Lovers

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The Familiar

From Sunday Times bestselling author of Ninth House, Hell Bent and the Shadow and Bone series comes a highly anticipated, gorgeously written novel with a dusting of magic brimming with peril and dark deeds

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Crime fiction

The Cryptic Clue

Look who’s back in hot water! The highly anticipated new novel in The Tea Ladies mystery series, a runaway bestseller of the year. Ideal for fans of Richard Osman and Bonnie Garmus.

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Devil’s Kitchen

Candice Fox’s latest thriller is the definition of nailbiter, as a female agent goes undercover in a New York firefighting crew that is far more dangerous than the fires they fight.

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None of This is True

Prepare to be hooked: nail-biting suspense from the addictive number one ten-million-copy bestselling author.

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Inspiring books

Show Up

‘Whatever dreams you may have, if you want them enough, and you show up and back yourself, you can create the life you want. It’s completely up to you.’
Discover the accessible tools and tips that fitness and fashion entrepreneur Tammy Hembrow has used to build success and happiness in all the key areas of life.

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Your Time Starts Now

The extraordinary life story of Australia's beloved Julie Goodwin, first winner of MasterChef and bestselling cookbook author

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Lessons in Chemistry

The 6-million-copy worldwide and Sunday Times #1 bestseller and award-winner featuring the uncompromising, unconventional Elizabeth Zott

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Lessons in Chemistry

The 8-million-copy worldwide and Sunday Times #1 bestseller and award-winner featuring the uncompromising, unconventional Elizabeth Zott

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Bestsellers

The Bee Sting

Irresistibly funny, wise and thought-provoking, The Bee Sting is a tour de force about family, fortune, and the struggle to be a good person when the world is falling apart

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The Other Bridget

'The feelgood read of the year.' - Better Reading

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Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow

Stylish and open-hearted, this is a very different kind of love story, elevated and energised by being set in the world of creativity and video gaming

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Orbital by Samantha Harvey wins the Booker Prize 2024

Compact yet beautifully expansive, Orbital invites us to observe Earth’s splendour, whilst reflecting on the individual and collective value of every human life.

Penguin Random House Australia Celebrates 5 Years of Bluey Books!

Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) celebrates the 5-year anniversary since the publication of the first Bluey book!

QUIZ: What kind of Christmas cookie are you?

Getting in the festive spirit? Take this fun quiz to find out what kind of Christmas cookie you are!

Why Liam Runnalls created a puzzle book all about birds

Learn what inspired Liam Runnalls to get into puzzle-making and what it was like sticking to one theme while creating Birdle. Plus, find out which bird is his favourite!

Submissions for the $20,000 Penguin Literary Prize 2025 are now open

The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.

Marry Me Gnocchi

A unique, flavourful vegan sauce that goes perfectly with gnocchi.

Crispy Noodle Fishcakes

Fun, fast and surprising, teaming up fish and noodles creates the most erratically exciting texture.

German-style sausage roll

If you want to spot a ‘Verena recipe’, the inclusion of butter and pastry are often clues, as is the use of mustard.

Hot Fudge Sauce and White Chocolate Hot Fudge Sauce

The most amazing thing about this hot fudge sauce, apart from how deliciously rich and fudgy it is, is how easy it is to make.

White Chocolate Candy Cane Milkshake

I guess I'm still a kid at heart because I get excited at the first snowfall of every winter season.

Piña Colada Happy Hour Milkshake

Warm tropical breezes, sandy beaches, and a piña colada milkshake-does it get any better than this?

Snickers Milkshake

Snickers is one of, if not the most, best-selling chocolate bar in America. It is also one of my most requested chocolate bar milkshake recipes.

Chocolate Cherry Tart

Whether it’s for Christmas lunch or a birthday dinner, if you want to bring something to the table that everyone is going to love, this chocolate cherry tart is it.

Carrot Noodle Soup

A deliciously flavourful vegan carrot noodle soup.

The Judy Nunn Short Story Competition

Share your story and you could win!

Stories from the Otto Bin Empire book club questions

A collection of stories from Judy Nunn about friendship, community and finding family in the unlikeliest of places.

Carrot Cake

A deliciously divine classic carrot cake.

Banana Peel Curry

Nadiya Hussain's banana peel curry is a masterclass in making best use of an ingredient commonly consigned to the bin. Next time you're making banana bread, keep hold of those skins and make this clever curry. Trust us, it's delicious!

This Kingdom of Dust book club questions

An epic reimagining of the Apollo mission to read with your book club.

The ‘mirroring’ technique from Nobody Wants This is a real thing

Former hostage negotiator Chris Voss wrote about it in his book Never Split the Difference.

Meatball Parathas

Nadiya Hussain's clever twist on a classic paratha uses leftover chicken meatballs to create a delicious filling.

Swedish-Style Meatballs

If you love classic Swedish meatballs, you'll love this recipe from Nadiya Hussain. The light and springy meatballs are flavoured with dill and garlic and nestled in a chicken-stock sauce. Serve with mashed potato and green beans for a comforting meal perfect for colder nights.

Tigga Mac's Ghastly Ghost Cake

This spooktacular cake from cake baking sensation Tigga Mac will be the star of the show at your Halloween party. It's also a great recipe to make with kids for a fun Halloween activity.

Award-winning and shortlisted books of 2024

Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.

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