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Internationally acclaimed author and poet David Malouf AO has died, aged 92
We are delighted to share that Virginia Evans and Susan Choi have been shortlisted for the Women's Prize For Fiction 2026 awards!
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.
We are delighted to share that we have an abundance of female authors shortlisted for the Women's Prize For Non-fiction 2026 awards!
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!
I am not late. I am absolutely not late. I can feel the heat rising in my cheeks and my heart beating at an unnaturally fast pace and I want to tell the fifty people who are turning to look at me that I was fifteen minutes early for the bus.
‘No.’ It’s a word I’ve heard more times in my life than I ever could’ve anticipated.
I fantasize about cutting him out of my will, making sure he doesn’t get a penny.
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.
In the days since Dan leaving, and her mother dying, Lila has developed a series of strategies to get through each day.
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.
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.
Find out where you can hear Lynette Noni speak about her new fantasy book, Shadow Reaper.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2026 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Discover some of the best vampire books – from paranormal to gothic and beyond.
Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) is thrilled to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Penguin Literary Prize.
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.
Rhubarb and custard is an iconic flavour combination.
This is my take on dak-dori-tang, a Korean chicken and potato stew, reimagined as a quick and easy traybake.
These Lebanese meat pies are a staple in my parents’ home city of Tripoli, Lebanon.
This may not be your traditional lasagna, but I've been making it this way for more than 50 years.
When you’re short on time but want something that feels a little fancy, this Indian style traybake is a lifesaver.
These sourdough discard turnovers feature flaky, buttery pastry wrapped around a sweet strawberry filling and finished with a gorgeous pink glaze.
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.
This fancy way of presenting vegetables has the advantage that the initial cooking can be done several hours ahead.
This easy-to-follow rocky road recipe from Buddy Oliver is a fun one to make with kids
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.
The dual cooking process of making bagels takes time and patience but ensures a perfect balance of flavour and texture. Once poached, finish them with toppings of your choice, then bake.
This miso soup hits the spot when you’re craving something salty and comforting.
Healthy and kid-friendly, these baked banana bars from Charlotte Stirling-Reed are ideal for a quick and easy breakfast for grabbing on the go.
Jamie Oliver’s flavour-packed prawn curry takes just 10 minutes to prepare with no compromise on taste – think juicy prawns, chickpea and mango in a creamy coconut curry sauce, all finished with a crunchy Bombay mix topping.
The Indo-Chinese dish Gobi Manchurian is one of the best ways to cook cauliflower.
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.
A Q&A between Lauren Jackson and Jodie Ramodien, the editor of Fight for Us, on the conclusion of Lauren’s Red Thorne series.
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.
Join Josephine from The Girl and the Ghost to throw a hotel grand opening!
Go on holiday with Lottie with these Seriously Epic activities!
Write like Sybil with this gorgeous custom letterhead inspired by the bestselling book The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
Grab your pencils and colour in with Bluey and Bingo this Easter!
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.
When Lemons Give You Life by Anna Johnston Discussion Questions
Book club questions: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
One Night at Silver Lake book club questions.
Start your Beth Is Dead book club discussion with these questions.
Book club questions for What Is Left For Us by Sophie Stern.
A moving novel about mothers and daughters, friendship and sisterhood, to read with your book club.
Book club questions for Vow of Eternal Night by Lily Crozier: a moving, gothic romantasy perfect for your book club.
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 compelling and spooky thriller in the best classic ghost story tradition. Inspired by Stephen King, Mike Lucas is a modern master of suspense.
A new installment in the award-winning and bestselling series about teen detective Eleanor Jones is here . . .
'This year’s must-read YA fantasy.' — Rebecca Yarros, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Fourth Wing ‘Lynette Noni is a marvellous and inventive storyteller, whose books are absolutely impossible to put down. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!’ – Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
A warm and funny Australian teen romance for readers who love Nina Kenwood, Jenny Han, Tobias Madden and Becky Albertalli.
Noisy words are the real heroes in this hilarious picture book of chaotic proportions.
Journey into the enchanting world of the Lost Defenders, where 11-year-old Jace discovers the real reason he can see monsters that no one else can.
“An absolute winner—sharp, suspenseful, and so much fun.” Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying An unforgettable YA murder mystery from Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, rising star and acclaimed author of the Lintang series.
Survival, truth telling and hope . . . A unique and powerful illustrated book inspired by Leah Purcell’s bestselling novel The Drover’s Wife. A yarn of bonding and the sharing of stories that celebrates the impact of a good man and a strong role model, and stands as a testament to the hardships and resilience of Australia's First Nations peoples.
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.
A trip to Paris and Versailles, an escaped convict, an ancient underground cave network, family mysteries and . . . ghosts.
