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See allSee 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.
T2 and Penguin Books Australia have joined forces to honour the perfect paring of tea and books.
Meet our Be Well team, dedicated to workplace wellness and employee empowerment.
An exciting Penguin Random House author showcase on 9 August!
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of World rights in a memoir from singer, songwriter and former front man of Savage Garden, Darren Hayes.
Congratulations to the winners!
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has named Tim Winton the recipient of the 2023 Lloyd O’Neil Award, which honours outstanding service to the Australian book industry.
Penguin Random House AU (PRH AU) took home one Gold and one Silver honour for our fan-favourite permanent penguin bookcase.
Penguin Random House Australia acquires 'Question 7', by Richard Flanagan, Booker Prize-winning author.
See the six shortlisted titles for the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 15 June 2023.
Applications for the 2023 Write It Fellowship are now closed.
PRH is excited to announce that we will increase our contribution to Story Factory by $10,000 this year to provide funding for internships, work experience placements and a novella program to inspire young writers.
Look back at how PRH AU implemented social impact initiatives in 2022.
In a longstanding relationship with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, Penguin Random House is proud to contribute $100,000 to support literacy programs in remote Communities across Australia.
Penguin Random House Australia (Puffin) has acquired the rights to Australia’s next big pre-school brand, Emma Memma in an expansive publishing program, encompassing story, novelty and activity formats.
The Prince's new book will tell his extraordinary life story in his words for the first time.
Extracts
See allBy moonlight, Jane hitches up the hem of her muslin gown and darts across a neatly scythed lawn.
‘Make sure you write the end first,’ Alan, one of my cancer patients, suggests when I tell him I plan to write the story of my own illness.
The festivities of Kupala night are just beginning when Liska Radost leaves the village behind.
Freddie’s clothes came to Veith Street instead of Blackthorn House, and the telegram that ought to have preceded them didn’t reach Laura at all.
Call me 1A. I’m the super of a building on Rivington Street on the Lower East Side of New York City.
The Tea: The guncle clout is real.
If there was one thing everyone knew about Felix Sigala, it was that he was easy to talk to.
It was always busier in the cold months at Joyful Suds, Bayside's Premier Laundromat.
This is a history of the soul, or what we now call the mind, the mysterious inner voice that wills us to think and act and is unique to each of us.
It was fair to say that Phoebe Cotton's brain was like a mixing desk where some of the controls were a little bit broken.
In Kellner Books on the Upper East Side of New York City, a few minutes before his death, John Webber was reading The Count of Monte Cristo
Audrey Mendes caught a bus from the ferry wharf to the first strip of small shops.
Articles
See allMeet the tea ladies from Amanda Hampson’s Tea Ladies series.
The author shares how she approached New York firefighters and what she learned from them while researching for Devil’s Kitchen.
5 Penguin books have made the Notables list this year. Learn more about them here.
2024 marks ten years of the Friday Barnes book series. Discover a few ideas for celebrating this impressive milestone.
Sneak a peek at the brand new picture book edition of the original tale.
Look inside this cute and colourful board book, perfect for introducing children to the world of Peter Rabbit.
Easter is almost here – and there is no better gift to give than a book! Learn more about some of the best books to gift older readers.
In honour of International Women’s Day, we asked some of our inspiring women authors to share the books they love.
Author and motorsport journalist Andrew van Leeuwen shares some surprising facts (and fictions) about the sport.
Learn more about Ann Liang’s new book, I Hope This Doesn’t Find You.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Check out some of the best books for early readers this summer. From your kids’ favourite characters to heartwarming tales, children will adore these fun reads.
Subscribers to our newsletter are automatically eligible to win free books every month. Learn more details here.
Discover the unofficial Taylor Swift fan journal that’s perfect for memorialising your Eras Tour concert experience.
Learn more about the upcoming Ranger's Apprentice movie and see what fans have to say about it
Kemi Nekvapil shares an empowering exercise to help you live without apology.
Everything you need to know about Masters of the Air before the Apple TV+ miniseries drops.
A heartwarming picture book about kindness by the 2019 Australian of the Year, Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris.
Check out two books, perfect for fans of The Inheritance games, YA mystery and One of Us is Lying.
We caught up with productivity expert Ali Abdaal to get his best advice for smashing our 2024 goals, overcoming challenges and enjoying each step of the process.
Take this fun quiz to find out which crime novel you should read this summer.
Recipes
See allThis smoothly savoury risotto has a surprising addition in the form of grated dark chocolate.
You can get Korean roasted corn tea from Asian supermarkets or online – it tastes a little like drinking popcorn.
Crispy chicken is topped with a rich tomato sauce and plenty of Cheddar cheese and Parmesan in this easy, high protein dish.
Topped with spinach, tomatoes and cheesy eggs this breakfast pizza is perfect for a speedy high protein breakfast.
This high protein soup is packed with rice noodles, bean sprouts and juicy king prawns in a spicy, coconut sauce.
Whip up this easy brioche bake for a crowd-pleasing brunch dish or prep in advance and pop in the freezer for a low effort weekend breakfast in the future.
Whether you prep this easy dish in advance or cook straight away, this warming one pot recipe is highly adaptable and can be made on the hob, in a slow cooker or pressure cooker.
Batch prep these easy feta and spinach filo swirls ahead of time and freeze for an easy snack or light meal later.
Cooked on low for 8 hours, the tender duck will simply fall off the bone, ready to be wrapped in tortillas with spring onions, cucumber and hoisin sauce in this slow cooker take on the classic takeaway dish.
Packed with butter beans and spicy chorizo this easy stew is topped with pine nuts, fresh basil and dollops of pesto.
A meat-free take on the classic dish, this hearty hot pot is packed with lentils, mushrooms and carrots. Swap the Worcestershire sauce for Henderson's Relish for a fully vegetarian version.
Inspired by the classic pasta dish, this easy one-pot dish sees cod fillets cooked in a rich tomato sauce with olives, capers and anchovies.
A wholesome comfort classic, this warming one-pot casserole is ideal for cold winter evenings.
This simple tomato pasta is stirred through with Boursin cheese to create a silky smooth creamy sauce.
Whenever I go to a BBQ restaurant, I have a difficult time choosing between chicken or beef. I usually lean toward chicken and save beef for special occasions. You really can’t go wrong with a spiced chicken on the BBQ.
Q&A
See allFind out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.
Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.
Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.
Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.
She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.
Plus, the cosy fictional world she’d most like to live in.
We caught up with debut author Ela Lee to learn about how she made time for writing while working full-time, her ‘big break’ into publishing and more.
Plus find out why he’d choose to live in Middle Earth and main difference between him and Hugh Jackman.
The debut author also shares the fictional character she’d most like to meet and why she loved Lemony Snicket’s writing as a child.
Learn about Alex Michaelides’s new book, the real-life people who inspired his characters and how growing up in Cyprus contributed to the setting.
We caught up with Rachael Johns to learn about her writing routines, favourite rom-coms and new book The Other Bridget.
We caught up with the co-authors of Elevate to learn more about their work, their goals for 2024, and their best advice for getting out of a slump.
In honour of his memoir, Big Mouth, we caught up with Matt Preston. Learn about what inspired him to write the book, how it differs from his journalism experience and whether – if forced to choose – he’d pick fashion or food.
We caught up with Fiona McArthur and Morris Gleitzman to learn about their Grandparents’ Day plans, the books they read with their grandchildren and advice for new grandparents.
Plus, the writing advice (and life-advice) he’d give his past self.
We caught up with Richard Flanagan to learn more about his new book, Question 7. Find out why he chose the title and how science is a form of creativity.
Find out what inspired ‘Build the Life You Want’ and what both authors hope readers take away from it.
We caught up with Jessica Yu to learn more about her writing routine and the shortlist award that helped launch her career.
Debut author Jessica Seaborn shares a few things that helped her get her debut novel, Perfect-ish, published.
Plus, find out what inspired Claire's first novel and how her previous work experience helped her write The Secrets of the Huon Wren.
Karen Kirsten shares what it was like writing her family history and the research process behind her new book, Irena’s Gift.
We chatted with sydney khoo about writing routines, fanfic, and how the Write It fellowship lead to their first book deal and debut novel, The Spider and Her Demons.
The 2022 Penguin Literary Prize winner shares her unique method of writing On a Bright Hillside in Paradise.
‘I did any job that enabled me to be paid to write.’
Activities
See allJoin The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.
Print and customise this Ranger’s Apprentice holiday card to share with your loved ones this year.
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with this free, printable card featuring Spot the dog.
Get in to the Christmas spirit with the Alice-Miranda activity!
Bluey and Bingo share their guide for making Dad laugh this Father's Day.
In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these book week costumes are super simple and kid approved.
How to make your own Ranger's Apprentice Cloak for book week and beyond!
Dream differently with this beautiful activity pack!
Celebrate football and the team spirit of the CommBank Matildas with this activity
Follow along with Bluey and make mum a queen's crown for Mother's Day!
Book clubs
See allA 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.
A gripping wartime memoir with a twist, to read with your book club.
A book about faith and family to read with your book club.
An Australian country romance to read with your book club.
A story of love, loss and survival to read with your book club.
A smart, funny and heartfelt anti-romcom to read with your book club.
A love story for strange days to read with your book club.
A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.
A powerful blazing genre-bending masterpiece to discuss with your book club.
Some great points to discuss with your classroom or book club, from this quirky new take on Shakespeare's Hamlet.
An exploration of mental health and family to read with your book club.
A satirical, madcap roller-coaster ride through Hollywood to read with your book club.
A captivating and intriguing new novel to read with your book club.
A story of motherhood, daughterhood, trauma, race, privilege, music and queerness to discuss with your book club.
A life-affirming novel to read with your book club.