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Vivien Jones

Vivien Jones is a senior lecturer in English at the University of Leeds.

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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Jane Austen July

Attention all Janeites! Jane Austen July is finally here. This summer, delve into the world of Jane Austen and her timeless novels with beautiful clothbound Penguin Classics editions of her works, as well as Austen-inspired gifts, games, and more!   Discover Austen’s iconic characters and poetic romance in the beloved Pride & Prejudice, and then

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Pride & Prejudice (2005) Returns to Theaters on April 20!

Fans of Matthew Macfadyen’s iconic hand flex, rejoice! The beloved 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley, returns to theaters on April 20 for its 20th anniversary. Arguably the internet’s favorite page-to-screen version of the swoon-worthy romance between Lizzy Bennett and Mr. Darcy, Gen Z and Millennial fans are already preparing their Regency

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The Great American Read

The Great American Read is a 9-hour, 8-episode PBS documentary series and public service campaign that explores and celebrates the power of reading, told through the prism of 100 best-loved novels (as chosen in a nationally-representative survey). It investigates how and why writers create their imaginary worlds, how we as readers are personally affected by

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