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Alison Roman

Alison Roman is a New York-based cook, writer, and author of the cookbook Something from Nothing as well as the New York Times bestselling cookbooks Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy, and Dining In. She’s the creator of the “Home Movies” series on YouTube where she makes food you want to eat while making cooking feel fun and accessible, the author of “A Newsletter,” a newsletter featuring recipes and recommendations, and the creator of “Solicited Advice,” a podcast where she does what she loves most: gives advice. In 2023, she opened First Bloom, a small grocery store in the Western Catskills full of local produce, near and far pantry staples and the best granola you’ve ever had. You can find all her recipes, videos, recommendations, and more at her website.
Something from Nothing: A Cookbook
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook
Nothing Fancy
Dining In

Books

Something from Nothing: A Cookbook
Sweet Enough: A Dessert Cookbook
Nothing Fancy
Dining In

Live Inspired with Compendium: Now Available from PRH!

Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

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Cheers to PRH’s 2026 James Beard Award Nominees!

We are so excited to share that 16 Penguin Random House books have made the James Beard Award nominee list this year! From Alison Roman’s new pantry cooking bible Something from Nothing to Umma, a touching Korean cookbook written by social media star Sarah Ahn with her mother, Nam Soon Ahn, all about building connections

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Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: November

🦃 November 2025 Staff Picks Set the table for Thanksgiving, get ready for the Wicked sequel, and discover the best gifts of the year in our November lineup! From cozy crafting to holiday-ready cooking to engaging activity books for kids, our upcoming titles are perfect for adding to your Q4 assorts. Explore our staff picks lists

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Hosting with Style: The Art of Modern Entertaining

When it comes to throwing unforgettable house parties that guests won’t stop talking about for years to come, savvy hosts know that the details make all the difference. As Gen Z looks for offline ways to connect with friends IRL, dinner parties are coming back in vogue with a fresh, bold twist. Maximalist tablescaping, uniquely

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Take a Look Inside: Half Baked Harvest Every Day

The millions of fans of the Half Baked Harvest blog and bestselling books have fallen in love with Tieghan Gerard’s recipes for their wholesome decadence, unfussy approach, and smart twists on comforting favorites. Written and photographed in the stunning mountains of Colorado, inspired by her big, unique family, and focused on what you’ll want to eat day-in-day-out, Half

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