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We're thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize.

Acclaimed Memoir by Former First Lady of the U.S. Michelle Obama Has Sold More Than 15 Million Copies Worldwide

We are thrilled to announce that submissions for the annual Penguin Literary Prize are now open.

We’re thrilled to announce that the 2021 Penguin Random House Australia (PRHA) Write It Fellowship is open for submissions.

The presidential memoirs of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, will be published in two volumes.

Celebrate 80 years of Puffin in 2020.

We’re thrilled to share that Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch’s The Yield has won the 2020 Miles Franklin Literary Award.

June 18, 2020 — Penguin Random House announced today that one million copies of Bluey books have sold in Australia.

Winner to be announced on 16 July 2020.

And the winner is... Sophie Overett!

We’re delighted to announce the publication of Richard Flanagan’s new novel, The Living Sea of Waking Dreams, in October 2020.

Smiling Mind is Australia's #1 mindfulness app.

​In 2020, our favourite lovable puppy celebrates his 40th birthday and we're celebrating!

For the first time, a children’s picture book has won the Australian Book Industry Awards prestigious Book of the Year prize.

Winners to be announced on Wednesday 13 May.

Netflix have announced a new documentary following Michelle Obama during the publication of her bestselling memoir, Becoming, which will be released on Wednesday 6 May.

Tara June Winch has won the Christina Stead Prize for Fiction and the Book of the Year.

Penguin Random House Australia believes that all children should have access to books and stories and be encouraged to develop a love of reading.

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2020 instalment of the $20,000 Penguin Literary Prize.

Penguin Random House authors Caro Llewellyn and Tara June Winch have been shortlisted for the 2020 Stella Prize. 

Congratulations to all our designers longlisted for Australian Book Design Awards in 2020.

WILD SYMPHONY will thrill both children and adults with a beautiful story, illustrations and music through augmented reality.

Coming this November, a landmark collection from one of contemporary literature’s biggest names. 

Looking down at the boy strapped to the metal table before her, Kiva Meridan leaned in close and whispered, “Take a deep breath.”

He opened the new bag of coffee beans and inhaled, relishing the toasted aroma that his favourite brand of arabica gave off.

The lions woke me up around two in the morning.

I’ve seen a lot of different therapists over the years.

Her baby’s fingers look like small furled leaves and Louise lifts them to her lips to kiss.

Do you think you got enough sleep this past week?

A little bit of magic is about to appear.

No one suspected the blond boy’s cargo as he drove his crude pony cart through the streets of Charleston.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, action. This could mean everything to Latham. It could be his ticket out.

From where she sat at the back of the bus, the driver’s death was a confusing spectacle to Emily Jackson.

The shot that will decide the championship is slowly arching its way toward the basket.

I was ten years old the first time I realised I was strange.

CINDY THOMAS FOLLOWED Robert Barnett’s assistant down the long corridor at the law firm of Barnett and Associates in Washington, DC.

It seemed like just another ordinary Tuesday when Sophie met Baccio.

From her early years we’d made a few trips together on Rough Guide research assignments to destinations in Europe.

Malibu catches fire.

Discarded medical equipment litters the floor: surgical tools blistered with rust, broken bottles, jars, the scratched spine of an old invalid chair.

I stood in the darkness of my living room, my knuckles white, my fingers tense around the sticky rubber handle of my Little League baseball bat, staring out the window into the night, trying desperately to protect my wife

It was a wild and lightning-struck night.

‘The full moon rose over us,’ Layla sang, while she carefully joined two pieces of metal together in the broiling, cramped welding bay.

How could one say with any certainty what one hated most in the world?

Umiko Wada wasn’t a private detective. She just worked for one.

Wilhelm Brasse switched on the enlarger and a bright beam of white light fell on to the sheet of photographic paper.

‘More fizz, anyone? Dad – how about you? You’re not even driving, so no excuses.’

Tim Winton and his publisher Nikki Christer reflect on 30 years of Cloudstreet.

The Emporium of Imagination author on the power of magical realism.

The First Lady of the United States pens a letter to her younger self.

New stories from bestselling authors Lynette Noni, Becky Albertali, Karen M. McManus, Rick Riordan, and more.

Author Krystal Sutherland shares her favourite stories.

Boost your Easter spirit by hiding books, chocolate and toys in eggs.

The abundant benefits of books.

Australia’s leading animal behaviourists on raising a calm, confident puppy.

A behind-the-scenes look at the cover design process for Yumiko Kadota’s memoir.

The best books for educators to share on International Women’s Day 2021

Use the two-minute rule from Atomic Habits to get motivated.

The bestselling author and cartoonist on how to feel more confident.

Wisdom from foodie, father and author of the Nelson series, Andrew Levins.

Girl detective extraordinaire!

Let's take a closer look at the impact of those irresistibly cheap T-shirts.

Here's a guide to the art of buying houseplants.

Simple steps from Mums Who Clean for getting on top of a messy house.

In How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Bill Gates outlines just some of the hurdles between humanity and a net-zero carbon world.

Take the quiz from Raising Girls Who Like Themselves to find out if the glass is half full or half empty.

Dot Tonkin recommends you move these to the top of your TBR stack.

Heard about intermittent fasting, but aren't quite sure what it means? Here's everything you need to know.

(and You Will Too!)

Books for first timers, experienced students or parents at home.

Find out the inspiration behind Beyond Burnout, as well as what you'll learn from reading it!

A comforting lamb dish with potatoes, wine and passata.

The perfect pizza for chilli lovers.

This is toad in the hole, Asian style!

A sweet, oaty, hazelnutty base filled with a banana ice cream ‘cheesecake’ layer, then topped with blueberry compote. Yum!

Try it fresh or toasted, this Easter treat is utterly delicious.

A delicious, boozy dinner party dish that's sure to impress.

It’s so moreish and delicious everyone will want a slice.

Delight your book club with these delicious cookies from The Moroccan Daughter.

A slightly sweet ricotta spread livens up toast and pairs wonderfully with a pear and banana topping in this delicious morning starter.

“Pound” cake comes from using a pound each of four ingredients, but Aaron Day shows how to get the same buttery-rich texture without the sugar and extra carbs in this delicious keto air fryer recipe.

This recipe has been a fan favourite for over a decade. Cut it into slices for the kids or into tiny squares as a treat with your cuppa. It also freezes well, so you can stash a few squares away for when no one is looking.

This hearty soup is a proper hug in a mug. The ricotta and Parmesan topping really fulfills the 'lasagne' promise, but if you don’t want to bother you can just top it with grated cheese and it’ll still be a winner. The super-cheesy garlicky toasties are a good addition to any tomatoey soup — or just eat them on their own!

So-named because it contains prunes, this is a classic Christmas dish, here using butter instead of the traditional beef suet.

The fruit mince in this recipe is quick to prepare and needs no time to mature, making these an easy festive treat to bake.

This is not exactly the same as perhaps the most precious recipe in my repertoire, My Mother’s Praised Chicken, which found a home in my eighth book, Kitchen, but it owes a lot to it. A family favourite, it’s a simple one-pot dish which brings comfort and joy, and it is my pleasure to share that with you.

I have been making a banana bread with chocolate and tahini on repeat for a while now, and every time I’ve eaten it over the last year or so, I couldn’t help thinking that the particular combination of intense chocolatiness, sweet, texture-softening banana and the rich earthiness of tahini would make the perfect warm pudding.

Learn how to make your own sourdough starter with James Strawbridge. 

So easy to whip together, this one-pan meal has dinner on the table in 30 minutes!

A fruity dish from Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.

A vegetarian recipe that is simply as good as any steak (with mash), if not better.

A satisfying aubergine and lentil dish from Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam Ottolenghi and Ixta Belfrage.

With red pesto-layered filo, Cheddar and cottage cheese.

With fragrant spices, tomatoes, cashew butter and yoghurt.

With cajun spice, mango, sweet cherry tomatoes and lime.

House of Hollow author on ghost doors, googling corpses and advice to aspiring YA authors.

The Emotional Female author on writing, toxic workplaces and what's next.

The Welcome To Nowhere River author on the art of noticing, the importance of community and finding time to write.

The Tour author on royalty, research and writing historical fiction.

The Silent Listener author on the best and hardest things about finishing her debut novel.

The Funny Thing About Norman Foreman author on grief, happiness and her favourite comedy legend.

The Lioness author shares a message of love, determination and hope.

The international ballet star on dance, deafness and discipline. 

The Future Women team reflect on the themes of Untold Resilience and extraordinary women interviewed for the book.

Lee Child and younger brother Andrew have collaborated for the first time on The Sentinel and Jack Reacher fans are in for a treat.

The Australian actress on the daunting task of narrating The Living Sea of Waking Dreams audiobook for Booker Prize winning author (and family friend) Richard Flanagan.

The Booker Prize winning author answers our questions about his strangely beautiful story about hope and love and orange-bellied parrots: The Living Sea of Waking Dreams.

The inspirational author on gratefulness, savouring, self-love and getting through tough times.

The Either Side of Midnight author on comedy vs crime, writing advice and pointy things near eyeballs.

The English Pastoral author reveals some lessons learned on and from the land.

The bestselling author on thrilling reads and the things that scare her.

The Night Swim author shares her thoughts on heroes, villains and toilet paper (?!).

One of Australia's best-loved actors looks back on his lifetime in the spotlight.

The Women and Leadership co-authors answer our questions on gender equality and finding the inspiration to lead.

Author of AUSSIE KIDS: MEET MIA AT THE JETTY, Janeen Brian, takes us behind the scenes of her work.

The international bestselling author on cryptozoology, life in the 1950s and writing the ending early.

The Bluffs author takes us deep into the Tasmanian wilderness.

The co-host of The High Low and author of How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? discusses modern life, millenials and motherhood. 

Learn more about the science of running with physiotherpaist, Chris Napier, as he provides some insights on his book.

How do you communicate your feelings?

In what part of the world could you find an Orchid Mantis?

Get ready to discover a whole new world of colours.

This Earth Day, help kids learn and engage with the environment around them through these informative and fun activity sheets.

Celebrate 50 years of the wonderful world of Mr Men and Little Miss with this fun party pack

Celebrate Easter with this free printable download.

Maybe being different isn't so bad after all.

Yarma gurra dahn gooramay!

Enter a world of dragons in this free activity pack.

Learn how to add on a patch pocket to any garment.

Colouring pages, word search and a spot-the-difference.

Meet everyone's new favourite witch

Download free mindfulness worksheets for kids.

Join The Secret Explorers on a fact-filled adventure in this free activity pack!

Meet the group of brilliant kids from around the world who come together to fix problems, solve mysteries, and learn new things!    

Beware, the Witches are here. And we have the perfect activity pack to keep you prepared.

Practising gratitude is scientifically proven to make you happier. Use the prompts in this download to help you fill out the table of all the things you are grateful for. 

From the hilarious new picture book from Zoë Foster Blake, comes the fun activity pack.

Test your creativity and brush up your building skills in this Halloween-themed LEGO activity pack.

You can join Arty and be a hero too!

Celebrating the launch of book two, Catvinkle and the Missing Tulips.

Write your own thank-you letters!

Discover the lives of incredible people in this free kids activity pack! 

Download a word search and colouring page.

A beautiful and uplifting story to share with your reading group.

Explore themes of motherhood, secrets and family lore with your book club.

With IVF treatments, a family trip on the Ghan and some award winning jam, there's plenty to unpack with your reading group.

Book club discussion questions and teaching resources.

A light-hearted and optimistic pick for book club.

Take your reading group into the dark, gothic heart of rural Australia.

A tale of extraordinary friendship and a lifetime of stories to share with your book club pals.

A must-read for book clubs and fans of The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul.

Reading group discussion questions for ages 12+.

Sweep your book club off to Malaysia with this spellbinding novel of war and family betrayal.

A classic whodunit for the most perceptive reading groups.

Settle in for a memorable reading group discussion, with Barack Obama’s long-awaited memoirs: A Promised Land.

Sweep your book club off to the sun-kissed vineyards of rural France.

These friends think they know everything about one another, but time has a way of making us strangers to those we love...

Your reading group will adore this family drama from much-loved author Monica McInerney.

Take your book club on a journey of self-discovery, with Glennon Doyle’s famed Untamed.

Gather your book club and get ready to gossip about the inhabitants of Spinifex.

Reading group discussion questions for ages 12+.

Explore themes of surrogacy, consequences and the redemptive power of love with your reading group.

Gather your book club and find out why everyone is talking about The Last Migration.

An electrifying and propulsive pick for your next book club meeting.

Take your literary discussions into new territories – at an appropriate distance.

Travel to ancient times and back again with Mark Haddon’s transcendent, spellbinding novel.

Invite your reading group on a French escapade with a twist.