By Compendium Staff Gifted creators craft entire worlds, then invite us in to make those worlds our own. Illustrator Elise Hurst has this special gift. Her newest book The Storyteller’s Almanac is a collection of fantastical illustrations, richly layered in fine detail for readers to explore. Like the beloved companion title, The Storyteller’s Handbook, there

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

  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

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

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,

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

🐝 May 2026 Staff Picks May is all about fresh starts, thoughtful gifting, and getting ready for warm weather adventures. For May’s staff picks list, we’re spotlighting books that tap into this season’s biggest moments: Mother’s and Father’s Day, graduation, and summer’s big marquee events—the FIFA World Cup and America 250! Ease into summer with cozy

School’s (almost) out for summer, and it’s time to celebrate graduates and the hardworking teachers that got them there! Wish graduates good luck in their next phase of life, whether they’re graduating from kindergarten or college. For those moving into adulthood, give them something to inspire them on their journey, like Carpe Every Diem or Dr.

We’re excited to share that Prakash Books, India’s fastest growing and largest publisher, are now available to order from Penguin Random House! Boasting several imprints, Prakash Books publishes a wide array of beautifully packaged gift books, children’s titles, and luxe display books about Indian culture. Fingerprint Publishing is their main adult imprint, offering elevated classics