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Sit, stay, roll over, fetch!

Shoe thief. Expert digger. Escape artist. If you've got a tricky canine in your household these books offer tips, tricks (yes, old dogs can learn new tricks) and strategies to turn them into a top dog.

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Touch Grass Reading Group Questions

Reading Group Questions for Touch Grass

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Funny Fairytales - Create your own funny fairytale!

Five funny fairytales retold with a twist from beloved author and award winner at the Koala Awards, Tim Harris! Illustrated by award-winning artist Chris Nielsen.

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Persian style chicken and rice

Perfumed with saffron and cardamom, with crispy chicken and fluffy rice, this is one of the most exquisite traybakes around.

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Lamb Raan

This is a dish made to impress – a whole leg of lamb, marinated in warming spices and slow-roasted until meltingly tender.

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Super Surf & Turf Mixed Grill

This recipe by Jamie Oliver brings together chicken, chorizo and seafood onto the barbecue grill to make an amazing medley of flavours.

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Raspberry Clafoutis

Raspberries are one of summer's great pleasures: eager to fruit, quick to pick, and best eaten warm from the cane.

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Upside Down Mac'n'cheese Pie

The ultimate comfort food.

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A Q&A with Katie Kirby

A Q&A with Katie Kirby, author of The Seriously Epic Holiday of Lottie Brooks.

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Touch Grass Bingo

Congratulations. You’ve already taken the first step towards becoming marginally more connected to the world around you.

News
Penguin Random House wins Publisher of the Year 2026

Penguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2026 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs). The 2026 ABIA have just been announced and we are beyond excited to share that Penguin Random House has been awarded Publisher of the Year marking our third consecutive win - and fifth in six years!

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Nadiya Hussain’s Coffee Cake with Dalgona Coffee Cream

If anyone says you can’t have cake for breakfast, you can tell them I sent you!

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Lemon Cardamom Buns

Soft, fragrant, and perfectly sweet, these buns combine the bright citrus flavor of lemon zest with the warm spice of cardamom.

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Strawberry Sponge Roll

Some of life’s most wonderful things are formed in rolls.

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Raspberry and Rose Jam

The floral edge makes this jam special.

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Floating by the Clouds Colouring Activity

Learn to embrace the highs and lows of our emotions with colouring sheets created by illustrator Niña Nill!

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The Palace of Lost Virtue book club questions

Reading group notes for The Palace of Lost Virtue.

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Celebrate your birthday with Ms Rachel

With a party hat activity sheet!

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Design the Chateau - The Girl and the Ghost 3: Grand Opening

Join Josephine from The Girl and the Ghost to throw a hotel grand opening!

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When Lemons Give You Life Discussion Questions

When Lemons Give You Life by Anna Johnston Discussion Questions

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Gilmore Girls Coffee Cake Cookies

This cookie is very near and dear to me.

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Jane’s Patisserie’s Rhubarb and Custard Blondies

Rhubarb and custard is an iconic flavour combination.

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Seoulful Korean Garlic Chicken

This is my take on dak-dori-tang, a Korean chicken and potato stew, reimagined as a quick and easy traybake.

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Tripoli-style Meat Pies (Lahme bi Ajeen)

These Lebanese meat pies are a staple in my parents’ home city of Tripoli, Lebanon.

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The Top 25 Best Romantic Comedy Books

Discover the best romantic comedy novels, from releases from your favourite authors to swoon-worthy new gems. Find feel-good rom-com books here.

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The Seriously Epic Activity Pack of Lottie Brooks

Go on holiday with Lottie with these Seriously Epic activities!

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Australian literary giant David Malouf died on 22 April 2026

Internationally acclaimed author and poet David Malouf AO has died, aged 92

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Classic Apple Pie

This is a family favourite.

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Nonna Gracie's Lasagne

This may not be your traditional lasagna, but I've been making it this way for more than 50 years.

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Cumin-spiced Lamb Chops with Roasted Squash

When you’re short on time but want something that feels a little fancy, this Indian style traybake is a lifesaver.

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Spectacular Shakshuka

This is my favourite meal in this book.

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Flaky Strawberry Turnovers

These sourdough discard turnovers feature flaky, buttery pastry wrapped around a sweet strawberry filling and finished with a gorgeous pink glaze.

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Women's Prize for Fiction 2026 shortlist

We are delighted to share that Virginia Evans and Susan Choi have been shortlisted for the Women's Prize For Fiction 2026 awards!

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Zucchini & Ricotta Salad

Singing of summer, this is one of those beautiful dishes that’s at its best when made with bang-in-season zucchinis and tomatoes. An utter joy.

Q&A
A Q&A with Kang Jiyoung

A Q&A with Kang Jiyoung, author of MRS SHIM IS A KILLER

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Celebrating Our Green Team in Action

At Penguin Random House, we are committed to sustainability across all levels of our business and a key part of this is giving staff the time and opportunity to give back to our environment.

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The Correspondent book club questions

Book club questions: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

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The Correspondent Letterhead

Write like Sybil with this gorgeous custom letterhead inspired by the bestselling book The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.

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The Shadow Reaper launch events have been announced

Find out where you can hear Lynette Noni speak about her new fantasy book, Shadow Reaper.

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2026 ABIA shortlist announced

Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2026. The winners will be announced on 21 May 2026.

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Lauren Jackson on the epic conclusion of her vampire trilogy

A Q&A between Lauren Jackson and Jodie Ramodien, the editor of Fight for Us, on the conclusion of Lauren’s Red Thorne series.

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Award-winning and shortlisted books of 2026

Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2026 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.

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One Night at Silver Lake book club questions

One Night at Silver Lake book club questions.

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Dove book club questions

Book club questions for Dove by Georgia Harper.

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Glazed carrots

This fancy way of presenting vegetables has the advantage that the initial cooking can be done several hours ahead.

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The Fibre Factor by Dr Joanna McMillan Q&A

Check out a Q&A from Dr Joanna McMillan

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Buddy Oliver’s Rocky Road

This easy-to-follow rocky road recipe from Buddy Oliver is a fun one to make with kids

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Jamie Oliver’s Golden Hasselback Salmon

This recipe by Jamie Oliver is a celebration of Mediterranean flavours and ingredients, featuring tender salmon rubbed with anchovies, harissa couscous, chickpeas and vegetables. It comes out of the roasting tray ready to serve with harissa yoghurt and lemon.