Tired of minimalism and exhausted by everyday stressors, shoppers are finding their whimsical side. Whimsy is trending high in interior decorating, fashion, and general retail as Zillennials search for unique, playful aesthetics that make them smile above all else. It’s little treat culture meets self-care meets 2020s absurdist humor with an emphasis on joy, cozy

Kick off Pride in June with rainbows, parades, and gifts made by and for the queer community! From Out of Print’s Pride-themed accessories and pop culture gift books to children’s titles all about the meaning of Pride and bestselling nonfiction about LGBTQ+ history, there are as many ways to celebrate as there are colors in

  MSA Forward – Philadelphia 2026 Visit Penguin Random House at Booth 2201, May 21-22 Show Special (+3% on orders of 100 units or more, Free Shipping) Prestel, MIT Press, Candlewick Press, Good Night Books, Knopf, Penguin Classics, Compendium, National Geographic, Out of Print, & many more. Don’t forget to visit the Rizzoli booth too

🌈 June 2026 Staff Picks Our June staff picks are full of bright, giftable summer-ready finds with plenty of personality! There are activities to keep kids busy on long afternoons, from Neon Crafts and K-Pop Fandom Coloring Pages to 250 Facts About America and Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Activity Deck; conversation starters for summer gatherings, including

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

Take a sneak peek at the books and gifts we have coming out later this year with our new fall 2026 catalogs! Browse our favorite frontlist titles coming up for Food & Drink, Children’s, and Gift. Plus, check out Compendium’s fall 2026 catalog to discover greeting cards, activity decks, and beautifully illustrated inspirational books perfect

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

When the weather heats up, the party moves outside as folks gather for backyard grilling, family cookouts, and coastal clambakes. Al fresco dining is what summertime is all about. Set the table for the season with books that make outdoor entertaining a breeze! The grill is the star of so many summer get-togethers. For experienced

Father’s Day is coming up on June 21! Celebrate all the hard-working dads, grandfathers, and uncles out there with our top picks for Father’s Day gifting. For punny dads who can’t resist a dad joke, sporty dads with season tickets to their favorite game, foodie dads who love getting creative in the kitchen, and more,

May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! This month and every month, celebrate the many cultures and stories within the AANHPI community with books by authors of East Asian, South & Central Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage and cultures. Explore our favorite picks for this month by AANHPI authors,

This May, celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with this diverse list of reads! From biographies and memoirs to art, history, cookbooks, and children’s books, there are so many books for you to read all month long and throughout the year! Find some of our favorite picks below, and explore our Jewish American Heritage Month title

Enter the cozy world of Mofusand with books featuring adorable illustrated cats inspired by their hit blind box characters! A coloring book, journal, and cookbook are on the way, all starring whimsical kitties in the signature Mofusand style, perfect for any of your shoppers already sporting one of their irresistibly cute bag charms. Read on