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• January 16, 2026
  Streaming Now on Netflix: PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION, Emily Henry’s #1 Bestseller

  Netflix’s film adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestseller PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION by Emily Henry (published by Berkley in 2021, with subsequent editions, including a deluxe and movie tie-in collector’s edition in 2025) debuted on Friday, January, 9, and quickly became the #1 movie in the U.S. on Netflix.

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• January 9, 2026
  NYT’s Most Anticipated Movie Adaptations: PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATIONS and More!

  Still deciding what to add to your TBR this year? The New York Times just rounded up a list of books to read before they hit the big screen in 2026.

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• January 8, 2026
  WaterBrook Marks 30th Anniversary in 2026 with Yearlong Celebration

  WaterBrook, the flagship imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a yearlong campaign highlighting the imprint’s history, authors, and continued mission to publish books that honor God and help readers deepen their faith. 

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• January 7, 2026
  Spotted: THE GOD OF THE WOODS in Taylor Swift’s Docuseries

  If you’re a Swiftie, you may have already seen our exciting cameo in Taylor Swift’s new Disney+ docuseries. In case you missed it: Liz Moore’s New York Times bestseller THE GOD OF THE WOODS (Riverhead Books; Penguin Audio) makes an appearance in Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era.

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• January 5, 2026
  Our Titles Featured in Publishers Lunch’s “The Best Lists of 2025”

  We’re proud to celebrate the Penguin Random House titles recognized in Publishers Lunch’s “The Best Lists 2025”. Drawing from 55 “votes” across an array of literary sources, including critics’ year-end lists, major award nominees, and bookseller and librarian picks, Publishers Lunch compiled lists of 10 standout titles in various genres from this past year.

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