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February 20, 2026There’s a Book for That: Black History Month
“It gets dark sometimes, but morning comes. Keep hope alive.” ― Rev. Jesse Jackson Since 1976, Black History Month has been observed every February.  The commemoration grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.
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February 18, 2026Penguin Random House Partners With Inkluded to Expand Access to Publishing Careers
Penguin Random House has announced a new partnership with Inkluded, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering diversity and expanding access within the publishing industry. The collaboration reflects our continued commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable publishing ecosystem.
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February 4, 2026PRHPS & Oni Press Worldwide Partnership Begins August 2026
Penguin Random House Publisher Services (PRHPS) announced on February 3 a multi-year worldwide sales and distribution agreement with Oni Press, the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking comic books and graphic novels.
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January 27, 2026Three Listening Library Audiobooks Are 2026 Odyssey Award Winners/Honors!
The Youth Media Awards (YMA), in association with the American Library Association (ALA), are an annual set of prestigious honors for children’s and young adult literature and media.
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January 16, 2026Streaming 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, 2026NYT’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, 2026WaterBrook 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.Â
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January 7, 2026Spotted: 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, 2026Our 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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December 15, 2025Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya Named Publishers Weekly’s 2025 Person of the Year
We are proud to share that Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya has been named Publishers Weekly’s Person of the Year, recognized for his leadership in the nationwide fight to protect the freedom to read. This honor is a testament to Nihar’s leadership and our Intellectual Freedom Taskforce‘s commitment to getting books back on shelves and into the hands of readers who want and need them most.
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