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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.
Congratulations to author André Dao on this incredible honour.
PRH is proud to announce an increased contribution to Story Factory, allowing the organisation to do more great work in the year ahead.
The Children’s Book Council of Australia has named Tristan Bancks's novel as the Book of the Year for Younger Readers in 2024.
Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home!
Penguin Random House Australia is thrilled to announce The Occupation by Chloe Adams as the winner of the Penguin Literary Prize 2024.
Penguin Random House has won Publisher of the Year at the 2024 Australian Book Industry Awards. Congrats and thank you to the authors, agents, booksellers, suppliers, employees and readers who made it possible.
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Where is the Green Sheep, Penguin Random House Australia will publish a special gold-foiled collector’s edition, available in Australian stores from 30 April 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2024. The winners will be announced on 9 May 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted.
See the six shortlisted titles for the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 6 June 2024.
Penguin Random House Australia and BBC studios are thrilled to announce that the Bluey publishing program will expand in 2024 to include three new illustrated chapter books.
The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.
Penguin Random House will publish two books by cultural icon Serena Williams, winner of 39 major tennis titles, four-time Olympic gold medallist, and champion for equality and justice in sports.
We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Write It Fellowship.
Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva have won the 2023 Book of the Year for Older Readers for their graphic novel, Neverlanders, published 20 September 2022.
On 9 August 2023, Penguin Random House AU hosted our first-ever in-house author event for Penguin Noir: A Crime Author Showcase.
Being yelled at by an incoherent drunk man isn’t how I wanted to spend my Friday night.
Last night’s party is still throbbing in my head as I scramble awake, a tsunami of remorse crashing over me.
It’s Friday 11 November 2022, around 10 a.m., and I’m sitting in a makeshift broadcast booth set up in the spare bedroom on the top floor of my house in Woollahra.
When I was twelve years old, I was buried alive within the grounds of a construction site.
Adam was fifteen years old when he first arrived at The Corner – fifteen going on sixteen, his birthday only a few weeks away.
This is the story of Bob Burgess, a tall, heavyset man who lives in the town of Crosby, Maine, and he is sixty-five years old at the time that we are speaking of him.
In the chastening chill of a dazzling October morning, James Becker stands on the footbridge, hip hitched against the handrail, rolling a cigarette.
Somewhere on Earth was a village where spring faded into autumn, and after autumn, spring returned once more.
Welcome, friends, to your Business Bible, in which I share everything I’ve learnt about setting up and running a successful business.
So I drive until first light and only stop when the plain turns black and there’s nothing between us and the horizon but clinkers and ash.
When I say Nanny Piggins grew up in a sty, that probably doesn’t sound very good to you.
Hi – we are Susie Burrell and Leanne Ward, co- hosts of Australia’s most successful nutrition podcast, The Nutrition Couch.
On the first day of the rest of his life, Oliver Wormwood was up, dressed and out of the house before the balefire lamps on Wizard’s Way had been switched off.
The forecast had called, as it often did in Honolulu, for scattered showers.
Human Design is a system that brings together ancient spiritual wisdom with modern scientific knowledge to rewrite the rules when it comes to success, abundance, purpose, love and life so that everyone is empowered to thrive.
Since ancient times, humans have looked to the starry skies for guidance.
From cookbooks to thrillers, these are the books that dominated reading trends in 2024
Never read Murakami and wondering where to begin? Take this fun quiz to figure out which book you should read first.
Cruel is the Light doesn’t come out until January 2025, but readers are already raving about it.
Take this quiz to find out how well you know Taylor Swift.
Check out some of the best YA books coming in 2025.
Getting in the festive spirit? Take this fun quiz to find out what kind of Christmas cookie you are!
Australia went all out to celebrate the author’s first book in six years.
Gripping, gritty TV shows based on incredible books. Read the books, then watch the shows inspired by them.
Former hostage negotiator Chris Voss wrote about it in his book Never Split the Difference.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
8 of the best classic picture books to delight readers of all ages.
The number of small businesses in Australia is surprising. Here’s why there are so many.
Dr Julie Smith has a new book on the horizon. Learn all about it here!
Learn about Elizabeth Strout's Lucy Barton books in honour of her new book, Tell Me Everything. Learn more about the series and the order in which we recommend reading the five books.
To celebrate the publication of High Wire, we caught up with Candice Fox to learn more.
See the targets that PRH achieved in 2024 and our plans for the future.
Sneak a peek at Stand Proud, the inspiring story of rugby league star Nicho Hynes.
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability, diversity and social responsibility, we’re excited to introduce Isha Desai, Social Impact Coordinator at Penguin Random House Australia & New Zealand.
Students from the Indigenous Literacy Foundation's Create program visited Penguin Random House’s Sydney office, where they created their own book, Sika and the Shell.
Penguin Random House AU (PRH AU) and United Book Distributors (UBD) employees set out to collect rubbish for Clean Up Australia Day 2024. Read all about our adventures and see photos of our clean-ups in action.
Find out how to get a free Penguin Figurine to celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day on 12 October 2024.
Learn about some of the biggest literary prizes. These book awards are some of the world’s most celebrated, honouring both fiction and non-fiction reads.
Check out the YA romantasy books Penguin employees are loving.
A delightfully delicious sandwich made with scrumptious bread and an eclectic combination of mouth-watering flavours.
This dough recipe has been a constant in my kitchen, perfected over the years and serving as the foundation for crispy, aromatic pizzas.
You might be a bit surprised if you’ve never come across someone who serves chicken kebabs with naan before, as it is a combination of Turkish and Indian cuisine.
Jane's Patisserie takes a classic dense, spiced ginger cake and reinvents it in loaf form, complete with a spiced icing. We love to bake this recipe throughout the winter months but it's particularly perfect for the festive season.
We love to bring these simple savoury muffins from Jane's Patisserie on a picnic, or to pack them into lunchboxes for a tasty lunch on the go. Studded with feta and fragrant garlic, they're full of flavour.
With their snowy icing sugar tops, crinkle cookies have an unmistakably festive feel to them. This simple recipe from Jane's Patisserie is incredibly easy to make so it's ideal for a Christmas baking session with the kids.
Fun, fast and surprising, teaming up fish and noodles creates the most erratically exciting texture.
If you want to spot a ‘Verena recipe’, the inclusion of butter and pastry are often clues, as is the use of mustard.
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.
I guess I'm still a kid at heart because I get excited at the first snowfall of every winter season.
Warm tropical breezes, sandy beaches, and a piña colada milkshake-does it get any better than this?
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.
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.
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!
Nadiya Hussain's clever twist on a classic paratha uses leftover chicken meatballs to create a delicious filling.
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.
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.
These apple croissant pastries combine the buttery flakiness of puff pastry with sweet, crisp apples.
These zucchini tots are soft-textured and perfect for babies and toddlers.
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.
Plus, why healthy habits require a whole-family approach.
Learn what a day in the life of a publicist at Penguin Random House looks like.
We caught up with Stephanie Wood to learn what it was like to watch her memoir become a series, plus her advice for creating healthy relationships.
Planet Ark’s new book, Now for the Good News, focuses on positive environmental initiatives to inspire future action.
Plus, two of the most outrageous requests he’s had from clients.
We caught up with Michelle Wong, creator of Lab Muffin Beauty Scienceand author of The Science of Beauty, to find out what inspired her book.
We caught up with Brooke Bellamy: TikTok sensation, owner of Brisbane-based Brooki Bakehouse and author of the upcoming recipe book Bake with Brooki.
Brooke Robinson shares her secrets to crafting an intriguing plotline, her love of research and how she winds down after a day of writing about high-stakes scenarios.
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.
Author Kirsty Greenwood shares why she wanted to write about the challenges of making friends as an adult, which parts of writing were most challenging, and what she hopes readers take away from the book.
Dr Billy Garvey, author of Ten Things I Wish You Knew About Your Child's Mental Health, shares some invaluable lessons that he has learnt from the teachers in his life.
Ms Rachel shares some tips for encouraging speech and learning through play and music.
Catch up on the classics with this printable list. How many have you read?
Check out this super fun Penguin-shaped crossword by Liam Runnalls, the author of Birdle.
To celebrate the release of Peppa Pig: My Best Friend Peppa: 20th Anniversary Picture Book, we have a fun activity pack for a Peppa Party!
Learn how to draw Bluey and Bingo's dad, Bandit. Download this sheet and follow the simple steps to help you draw Dad.
In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these costumes are super simple and kid-approved.
A super fun quiz to find out which Yarn Quest character you're most like.
Check out this fun Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat colouring activity!
Introduce students to a new form of narration with this activity inspired by Ceridwen Dovey’s new book, Only The Astronauts.
Wackadoo! Unwind with this great colouring-in activity, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.
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.
A deliciously twisty novel set against a backdrop the romantic backdrop of Venice.
A gripping debut that blends history with paranormal and feminist themes, with a moving queer romance at its core.
A tense and quirky mystery novel to read with your book club.
A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.
A lyrical, deeply moving story to read with your book club.
A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.
A new twist on a Greek myth that gives voice, power and agency to the woman at the centre of the story.
A sumptuous, nostalgic book about the Golden Age of cinema to read with your book club
The second book in The Tea Ladies series is a fun mystery to read with your book club.
A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.
A letter from the author and book club questions for one of Amor Towles' most popular books.
A charming, quirky novel to read with your book club.
A thought-provoking book about family and fortune to read with your book club.
A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer.
A heart-stopping jack Hawksworth novel to read with your book club.
Amy Doak on the creation of Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.
A heart-stopping romantic adventure to read with your book club.
A stirring coming-of-age novel to read with your book club.
