New from Jojo Moyes
From the internationally bestselling author comes this unputdownable novel. Thirty years after Lila’s father ran away to Hollywood, he’s back to wreck (or save) her life.
Take me thereThe latest book in the Michael Bennett series
b. With a new baby on the way, Bennett’s protective instincts – as a father, a colleague and a detective – have never faced a bigger test. Are all these police deaths a coincidence, or will he be the next target?
Learn morePenguin Noir 2025!
Back by popular demand, we’re hosting 4 Penguin Noir events this March in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide Hills and Melbourne.
Learn moreFrom Tasmania to Morocco
A daughter searches for her father; a mother for her son. When Zahra travels from Tasmania to Marrakech to learn about her identity, she and her grandmother seek the truth about what happened to the same man.
See the bookA funny, touching, hopeful gem of a novel
The day before her daughter’s wedding, things are not going well for Gail Baines. She’s lost her job, her ex expects to stay with her for the festivities and her daughter has just discovered that the groom is keeping a secret. The exes can’t agree on what’s best . . . happily ever after is only part of the story.
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Working with a brilliant psychologist, Detective Lieutenant Milo Sturgis tries to unravel a web of related crimes. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more complicated it becomes. There are dark forces at work. Will the truth be revealed before it’s too late?
Check it outBindi Irwin’s call for young readers to uncover their inner conservationists
Step into the Australia Zoo and see what nature has to offer. Observing how animals live and grow, children will be inspired to take part and discover the Wildlife Warrior within!
Take me thereA match made by Penguin
For Valentine’s Day 2025, discover a match made by Penguin. Trending, thrilling and enchanting matches await.
See the listBill Gates’ origin story
This memoir takes readers back to the beginnings of the most transformative figures of our age. From his childhood in Seattle to Microsoft’s unimaginable growth, this inspiring book allows readers to understand Bill Gates’ energy and ambition.
Take me thereA thrilling new novel from globally bestselling author, Dan Brown!
Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she’s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon’s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves. Out September.
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See allPenguin Noir is back in 2025 with four events across Australia. Learn more and get your tickets here.
Get your free sample colouring pages from The Spice is the Plot.
Going to a baby shower and want to give something more special than a card? Choose one of these books and write your heartfelt message inside!
A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir by Jacinda Ardern is set for international release on June 3, 2025.
Layne Fargo shares how she ended up writing a book that combines the spectacle of elite figure skating with the tempestuous romance of Wuthering Heights.
Cruel is the Light doesn’t come out until January 2025, but readers are already raving about it.
He is the first author to have ever won both the Booker Prize and Baillie Gifford Prize.
Penguin Random House Australia (PRH AU) celebrates the 5-year anniversary since the publication of the first Bluey book!
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A moving drama about family, loss and belonging to read with your book club.
Plus, find out about the TV promo and historical case that inspired Winter of the Wolf.
Plus, learn the backstory behind her book’s protagonist.
Plus, her #1 tip for aspiring authors.
A fierce, emotional, and nostalgic novel to read with your book club.
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.
A humorous, provocative and affectionate novel to read with your book club.
The Little Clothes is a clever and affectionate novel from Deborah Callaghan. We caught up with the author to hear about her writing routine, the publishing process and more.
Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.
A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.
Find 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.
The Fresh Voices of 2023 look back on what they found most surprising when publishing their debut novels.
The Fresh Voices of 2023 share their advice with fellow writers. Whether you’re aspiring to get your book published or looking for writing tips, these words of wisdom will help.
An author and editor share the unique publication story of Amy Doak's debut novel, Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.
A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.
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See allThese pancakes are fast, fluffy, and don't make a huge mess of your kitchen.
A child spends more than 180 days of the year at school. That’s 180 lunches and a significant chunk of their nutritional intake!
This is a type of water kimchi, made with thin slices of vegetables, and it most closely resembles the kind of lacto fermentation featured in this book.
Elevate your tomato soup with this mouth-watering recipe.
Gently crushing roasted veggies, like this squash, is a great way to create a new texture; think of it like a chunky mash.
This dish is unbelievably tasty and couldn’t be simpler to make.
This plant-packed meal from Tim Spector and the team at Zoe boasts 11 different plant varieties, helping you to tick off a third of your recommended weekly plant count in just one dish.
This Thai green curry-inspired curry recipe from Tim Spector uses homemade coconut cream to create a creamy, UPF-free dish packed with fibre and 11 different plants including broccoli, mangetout and black beans.
These plant-packed pea pancakes from the Food For Life cookbook are a delicious savoury take on pancakes. Better still, they're free from ultra-processed ingredients and each portion packs 8.2g fibre and 8 different types of plants.
When I started my catering business, I collected as many delicious cookie recipes as I could.
Perhaps my very favorite muffin is blueberry. This has been the case since I owned a little cottage in the Berkshires with my then-husband, Andy.
The tart is a very good alternative to the ubiquitous quiche and a wonderful way to add tomatoes to a menu.
Get the best of both worlds with these cheesecake brownies, without even turning on the oven!
This soup might only have six ingredients, but Nathan's trick of quickly pan-frying the bacon until golden before adding to the slow cooker really packs in the flavour.
A six ingredient dessert made in the slow cooker? You can't get easier than that! Bored of Lunch's Queen of Puddings recipe is one to save for winter weekends.
With tender chunks of beef and smoky bacon cooked in rich beef stock and topped with thinly sliced potatoes this slow cooker hotpot is comfort food at its best.
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See allCheck out this fun Goodnight, Joeys colouring-in activity.
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.