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See which bookstores have been named recipients of the Penguin Children’s Bookseller Grant.
In exciting news, Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy has been named Dymocks Book of the Year 2025.
We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Write It Fellowship: Dayle Fogarty, Naomi Fogarty and Violet Marr.
Propulsive and hypnotic, Flesh asks profound questions about what drives a life: what makes it worth living, and what breaks it.
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.
Penguin Random House Australia is thrilled to announce Touch Grass by Mary Colussi as the winner of the Penguin Literary Prize 2025.
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From the author of The Light Between Oceans comes this new, powerful drama.
When Sullivan Met Lola and Girl on a Roof will be published in 2026 and 2027.
The six-episode series will follow Anna, Rachel, Maggie, Claire and Helen through their 20s and 30s – airing on Stan January 22nd, 2026.
Penguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards.
We’re excited to share that our Personal Penguin figurine for Love Your Bookshop Day 2024 has been shortlisted for a Mumbrella award.
The first book in the co-written series, The Number One Insta Detectives Agency, will be published in 2026.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2025. The winners will be announced on 7 May 2025.
See the six shortlisted titles for the 2025 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 12 June 2025.
Mum's Busy Work by Jacinda Ardern is set for international release on September 30, 2025.
A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir by Jacinda Ardern is set for international release on June 3, 2025.
It is one of France's most prestigious literary awards, celebrating the best foreign books of non-fiction and fiction.
He is the first author to have ever won both the Booker Prize and Baillie Gifford Prize.
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 (PRH AU) celebrates the 5-year anniversary since the publication of the first Bluey book!
The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.
Penguin Random House Australia is thrilled to have three titles recognised with this honour.
A huge congratulations to the author on this incredible achievement!
The shortlist for the 2024 Booker Prize has been announced, with three Penguin Random House titles named this year.
The children of Orlfen used to swap stories about what might happen if the Prince of Rostenburg ever returned.
Have you ever noticed how bad things happen sometimes, and there seems to be no explanation?
Sarah kneels on the captain’s chair to reach Playground’s steering wheel, hands gripping at ten and two o’clock, exactly like Mum and Dad taught her.
When Merl Perlman reads about the murder in Saturday’s paper, she has an uneasy feeling that she might know the victim.
The house looked like any other house and the door looked like any other door. Normal.
I kiss my wife on the lips. Her breath smells of last night’s toothpaste mixed with sleep.
It was a perfect day for walking. The morning had broken and washed the sky in technicolour; palest lemon blending into brazen orange and deep, dark ochre.
We're thrilled to share that ten books have been named CBCA Notables this year. Learn more about them here.
Learn about the inspiration behind debut authors’ first novels.
Why must Beth die? The ‘best’ March sister, doomed to perish? Beth dies in every version of the story, including the new contemporary thriller, Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet, which begins with Beth’s murder. What is the reasoning behind it?
Check out the Penguin Random House picture books that have been nominated by Guardian readers as Australia’s top 50 picture books.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2025 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Penguin Fantasy Fest is coming to Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne. Meet the authors, get exclusive sneak peeks and more – this is an event not to be missed!
Take this quiz to find out whether you're a Beth, Amy, Jo or Meg!
Join the analogue movement! Check out four key tips for the best screen free hobbies, from colouring in to starting a book club.
The film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation is fast approaching it’s January release. The film follows Poppy and Alex over 12 summers as their relationship transforms from enemies, to friends, to… you’ll have to wait and see.
Check out the books that Penguin employees loved in 2025 and read their reviews.
Learn about some of the most anticipated books coming in 2026, as chosen by Penguin Random House employees.
Discover books that make great stocking fillers and become the perfect gift-giver this Christmas!
Print three free Christmas colouring pages from some of Penguin’s cutest cosy colouring books.
Discover the books that are perfect to gift for Secret Santa festivities this year. Each of these options is $55 or less and guaranteed to please even the pickiest gift recipients.
SenLinYu shares the books that influenced the writing of Alchemised. From gothic horror to Jane Austen, learn about the classics that inspired the author.
Discover some of the best Christmas colouring books for kids and adults alike!
From book recommendations to wrapping tips, here’s everything you need to know about Christmas gifts for book lovers.
Sneak a peek inside the new journal to record your literary adventures.
Discover six perfect food and book pairings to gift this Christmas. From thrillers and fancy cheese to heart-warming reads and sweet treats.
Whether you're stocking your school library shelves or looking for books to read with the class in 2026, these are the books the Penguin team recommend.
Filo is such a versatile pastry. No matter how you put this together, the results are always fun.
There is something so satisfying about a good old-fashioned vegetarian samosa.
If you thought pancakes aren’t a high-protein breakfast option, think again.
If you have a bottle of vodka, a tube of tomato purée (tomato paste) and some cream, you’re very close to creating a plate of pasta akin to pure bliss.
The original Sachertorte recipe is still a secret today. But there are lots of recipes based on the original, including this one.
Barbecue beef and bacon burger might just be the best use of alliteration in the English language – it rolls perfectly off the tongue the same way this burger will roll right past yours.
I once supervised and helped to cook this tart for 150 people in a woolshed in country Victoria, where it was served with the most sensational farm cream.
This is the dish Patrick Dempsey’s character tells Renée Zellweger’s Bridget Jones that he would have brought her on their imaginary second date in Bridget Jones’s Baby.
There’s no need for an ice cream maker with this simple recipe for No-churn Matcha Ice Cream from Nigella Lawson’s Simply Nigella book. Perfect served with a chocolate brownie.
The perfect breakfast to batch for the week ahead and pack for on-the-go eating, these chocolate chip-studded oat bars from are a much more satisfying option than shop-bought cereal bars.
This colourful rice noodle salad with tender steak and sticky gochujang aubergine makes a quick and tasty dinner.
A healthy and fuss-free take on a meatball bake, this orzo dish makes a comforting dinner perfectly paired with a fresh salad.
Chia seeds and Greek yogurt bring protein, fiber, and healthy fats to this naturally sweet, satisfying dessert.
When I go to a certain restaurant, I have to order the katsu curry, with a number of small plates of course. I like serving this with some cucumber, pickled onions and a bit of soy sauce. Divine.
Everyone loves tacos, but they aren’t the most natural weight-loss food. By pairing white fish with a juicy mango salsa, this recipe gives us the best of both worlds – it’s filling and tastes superb!
These muffins are edible poetry. The earthy elegance of matcha meets the sweet tang of raspberries and the creamy allure of white chocolate in a muffin that’s as sophisticated as a first date at a five-star teahouse.
They say bananas are nature’s perfect snack, so clearly this is the perfect bread.
A 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.
Including what they hope the book teaches young readers about getting through difficult times, and how we can look to ancestors for inspiration.
The author of This Is Not a Game on what inspired her novel and how a background in production influences her writing.
The debut author of The Eights shares writing advice, insights into the publishing process and which character she enjoyed writing most.
Plus, learn more about his fun new book, Celeste Express.
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.
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.
We caught up with Margot McGovern to learn more about her new book, This Stays Between Us.
We caught up with Erika Cramer, author of Becoming Magnetic, to learn more about her upcoming book, what it means to be magnetic and her top tip for readers.
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!
John Flanagan shares who he’d face Morgarath with and his opinion on Will’s beard.
We caught up with Sandie Docker, author and founder of the Northern Beaches Readers Festival, to learn about the event and what readers can expect.
We asked Michelle See-Tho 25 questions to learn more about her and her new book, Jade and Emerald.
We asked Scotty James twenty questions to learn more about his book, MOOKi vs The Big Scary.
Plus, find out how her unique writing routine differs from other authors.
We caught up with bestselling New Zealand authors Gareth and Louise Ward about their new book, The Bookshop Detectives.
We caught up with Matty J and Ash from Two Doting Dads to learn about their new book and get some parenting tips.
Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.
Plus, find out which fictional world she’d like to live in and why you should befriend fellow writers.
Plus, learn what it was like transforming their podcast into book form, and find out which real life kids inspired the characters.
Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
Hey. My name is Maz! A vibrant new series from football star Mary Fowler about friendship, sport and fun.
For everyone who's ever felt, 'I don't fit.' This is for you.
Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.
Being a twin is forever, but for Abigail and Brooklyn, starting grade five is about to test their bond in ways they never expected.
A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from a dog's point of view.
The OG enemies-to-lovers story gets the R.A. Spratt treatment!
We 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.
Please note that these questions contain spoilers for the book.
Seed is a warm, funny and deeply relatable debut from the publishers of Marian Keyes and Dolly Alderton.
Book Club questions for The Underworld. Explore themes and thought-provoking prompts to spark discussion on Sofie Laguna’s powerful novel.
A story about life, death and miracles, The Lucky Sisters will spark plenty of interesting conversation. Here are a few questions to get you started.
From Fiona McIntosh, author of The Fallen Woman, comes this heart-stopping new blockbuster – perfect for reading with your book club. Here are some thought-starters.
The heartwarming new rural romance from the bestselling author of Back to Birdsville.
A breathtaking historical fiction to read with your book club.
A fiery mystery adventure to read with your book club.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
A creepy, compelling novel to read with your book club.
Download a free read-along booklet, complete with reading schedule, questions and more.
Check out some of the most popular book club books of 2025.
A sexy, funny, surprising tale of female friendship to read with your book club.
The delightfully entertaining new novel in The Tea Ladies cosy crime series. Perfect for reading with your book club!
A heartwarming debut novel to read with your book club about mistaken identity, loneliness, and the quest for belonging.
A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.
A thought-provoking new novel about a mix-up that leaves two children wondering who they really are and where they belong.
Fiona McIntosh's explosive new Jack Hawksworth thriller, perfect to read with your book club.
A collection of stories from Judy Nunn about friendship, community and finding family in the unlikeliest of places.
An epic reimagining of the Apollo mission to read with your book club.
A family story from Gaza to read with your book club.
A heart-stopping historical adventure to read with your book club.
In this bright and thoughtful middle-grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Georgina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside her autistic brother, Rob.
A heartwarming and fabulously funny junior fiction series for girls and boys, told from the point of view of a dog looking for a new family. From irreverent funny man and unashamed mutt dog lover, Andrew Daddo, bestselling author of more than 50 books for younger readers, and illustrated by proven mutt dog expert, Stephen Michael King!
A MEGA interactive novel for the highly adventurous. Read if you dare! Mistakes will cost you dearly …
Eleanor Jones stirs up more mystery and danger in this fast-paced YA mystery.
Dark academia meets The Stepford Wives in this new YA mystery thriller from the bestselling author of Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.
Meet your new bestie Melody Moss in a hilarious new series about friendship, school and what it takes to survive being twelve!
From Australia’s most respected environmental advocate, Planet Ark, Now for the Good News reveals story after story of world-saving actions to inspire and inform YOU to keep the good news coming.
A hilarious middle-grade HEIST series that’s out of this world.
In this romantic, lush fantasy inspired by Wuthering Heights, a girl with the power to move between life and death must travel into the afterlife to save her grandmother. But to survive she’ll have to rely on her mortal enemy, as well as the ghost of the boy who once betrayed her.
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER! Marissa Meyer, the number 1 bestselling 'Queen of Fairytale Retellings', is back with a thrilling tale based on the infamous Bluebeard legend. Fans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo will adore this perfect combination of romantasy and murder mystery.
The exciting sequel to The 113th Assistant Librarian is here!
A trip to Paris and Versailles, an escaped convict, an ancient underground cave network, family mysteries and . . . ghosts.
Join best friends Millie and Stella for a week of friendship, fun and a lot of puppy chaos . . . The second book in an uplifting and inclusive series that celebrates friendship, family, neurodiversity, creativity and a love of animals and books. By the bestselling author of The Tea Chest and The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose.
From award-winning Australian author/illustrator Marc Martin: A fact-packed illustrated journey to the coldest place on Earth - Antarctica! Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see . . . and it’s disappearing. Learn all about it before it’s too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant color illustrations paired with bite-sized facts on every page.
The uplifting and unforgettable, New York Times bestselling Schneider Award winner that's perfect for fans of Wonder!
A magical story of friendship forged over distance between two children, from very different worlds, who share a common experience of loss and a passion for a life where dreams can come true.
From the creator of the delightful Meerkat Splash comes a cuddly, snuggly bedtime book for the very young.
Dive into the hilarious, action-packed world of Frog, Log, and Dave in this must-read graphic novel adventure!
A French village, new friends, fabulous food, a local mystery to be solved and . . . a ghost.
Join best friends Millie and Stella for a week of friendship, adventure and a little bit of mystery . . . The first book in an uplifting and inclusive series that celebrates friendship, family, neurodiversity, creativity and a love of animals and books. By the bestselling author of The Tea Chest and The Wonderful Thing about Phoenix Rose.