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See allThe 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.
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.
Extracts
See allSomewhere 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.
Later, when the storm has passed, everyone will talk about the destruction it left behind, though no one, not even the king himself, will remember that it all began with a single raindrop.
My eyes flick open to a blood-red sky, water lapping at my face, head split-aching, my mouth a cave of pain.
I never asked for visions, I was one. In my future, I see myself regal and glorious, luminescent with the glow of my god.
It was an ordinary day for The Villain, aside from his body being on fire.
Articles
See allTo 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, our new 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.
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
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.
These are the Penguin Random House books that over 80,000 book clubs voted as the best group reads this month.
Download and print your very own Father’s Day cards, perfect for accompanying any books you plan on gifting Dad.
Sneak a peek inside Jacqueline Harvey’s new, hilarious picture book.
Take this fun quiz to discover the perfect cat-centric book for you!
20 choir singers joined a read-along for Sandie Docker’s new book. Here’s what they thought of it.
Discover the best budget cookbooks to teach you how to cook delicious meals without spending a fortune.
Everything you need to know about the Shakespeare STAGED collection.
Learn how to make seven Book Week costumes inspired by the Bluey books. Each costume is easy to make and will look great during Book Week 2024.
Get Book Week-ready with Zoë Foster Blake's beloved Fart and Burp characters.
Enter to win a book pack, inspired by the 10 Minutes to Bed books!
Wondering what to put in a compost bin? Check out this advice from The Self-Sufficiency Garden for nutrient-rich compost.
Sneak a peek inside The Science of Beauty by Michelle Wong, AKA @labmuffinbeautyscience.
Learn about two exciting Penguin Random House author showcases this August!
Recipes
See allCelebrating earthy mushrooms, spuds and spinach, this easy traybake is a pleasure to make and eat.
Follow the blood trail and be prepared to be GROSSED OUT! The perfect trick or treat at any spooky celebration!
From their furry little bodies to their creepy crawly legs, it’s easy to see why people run scared. But our spider is the exception!
Shockingly vivid, surprising and fun. Mix up your pasta repertoire and give this beetroot number a try.
What’s better than bread sauce? Chicken and bacon baked in bread sauce, that’s what. Do it. Trust me.
A mouth-watering traybake with a winning combination of flavours.
On a hot summer’s day, is there anything more delightful than hearing the ice-cream truck music?
My reason for including this recipe in the book is that apart from the fact that it’s the first  dish I ever ate at a Chinese restaurant – in Peterborough, in 1964 as it happens – it’s also a  world classic but is so often ruined by tasteless crab and gloopy cornflour.
I’m inordinately fond of pot-roasting meat, particularly when it is a slightly less than tender cut,  like brisket.
I wrote this recipe for a Greek-style filo pie after going to Mary Quicke’s farm and dairy near Exeter.
There’s something very European about a Black Forest gateau, and not just because it originates from Germany.
As anyone who’s ever been to an Australian barbecue will know, chocolate ripple cake is a ubiquitous, no-bake dessert.
Traditionally, roasted and crushed cashews are pureed with cooked onions and tomatoes to make the base for this comforting vegetarian dish.
This hearty pan of sticky, honey mustard-glazed sausages, brussels sprouts and potatoes only adds to the argument that sheet-pan dinners make the best weeknight meals.
Ginger, garlic, miso and the heat from the sriracha add a soothing warmth and zing to this noodle soup
I’ve never been one to overlook the magic that is the pairing of chocolate and raspberry.
These look splendid when iced – destined for top ranking on any tiered cake stand – but also work un-iced, in the cookie tin, for grabbing on a whim.
Tender baked apples, a crunchy oat topping and a hit of cinnamon – these Apple Crumble Bowls make a delightfully healthy treat.
Start your morning right with these pancakes, packed with nutrient-rich ingredients and juicy berries.
Elevate your dinner this healthy chicken Parmi, served with crispy golden chips and a fresh, vibrant salad for a satisfying and well-rounded meal.
This is an Italian-inspired recipe that uses store-bought or homemade pesto to season farro, which is then tossed with fresh spinach, roasted tomatoes, red onions and mozzarella for a complete vegetarian meal.
Q&A
See allJohn 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.
Authors Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander explain how they use physical activity to improve their leadership, productivity and mindset.
Activities
See allCatch 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.
Print and customise this Ranger’s Apprentice holiday card to share with your loved ones this year.
Book clubs
See allA 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.
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.