Fall Wellness Trends

What’s up with wellness? Well, let us tell you… Self-care has become more important than ever. Consumers are taking control over their wellbeing by focusing on calming activities or surrounding themselves with objects that bring joy. People are finding solace in practicing yoga, meditation, or breathwork even if it’s just for a few minutes every

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Johanna Basford Creates New Mini Coloring Book – Download for Free!

Penguin Books author Johanna Basford, universally recognized as “The Queen of Coloring,” has created a new 12-page mini coloring book, FLOURISH: A Mini Inky Adventure, which can be downloaded for free at www.johannabasford.com/flourish.    “There’s no escaping the chaos and fear Covid-19 is having on our world,” Basford says. “The global crisis is dark and scary. But in the wee

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Random House Introduces New Virtual Events Series (updated for week of 5/18/20

Random House is happy to introduce a new Virtual Events Series. Through a number of online-only events on the Random House Instagram page, authors will share information from their books—and their hearts—to help you get through the coming days. Whether you need cooking inspiration, tips on how to form new habits, a weekly dose of mindfulness, or

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Oliver Jeffers announces virtual story time on Instagram!!! (updated for week of 4/27/20)

Check in with Oliver Jeffers at 2pm EST/ 11am PST for story time (link below)!!   JOIN OLIVER JEFFERS NEXT MONDAY, April 27th at 2 PM EST/11 AM PST For an exclusive, one-time-only world premiere reading of his forthcoming book, WHAT WE’LL BUILD (Philomel; on sale October 6, 2020)   The video will be up

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Stay Home With Candlewick Press

Candlewick Press has created a free downloadable book to help kids learn all about coronavirus! Follow the link to find the free book and many activities from your favorite characters like Maisy, Judy Moody, Waldo, and many more!   This informative and accessible guide for young readers defines the coronavirus, explains why everyday routines have

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Welcome Hearst Home!

Hearst Magazines has recently launched Hearst Home, a new illustrated lifestyle book imprint inspired by the media company’s portfolio of brands, along with Hearst Home Kids, which will publish children’s books. The new imprints, led by Hearst Books Vice President and Publisher Jacqueline Deval, will include cookbooks, diet, nutrition, health & wellness, decorating, pop culture

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Welcome Blue Star Press!

Blue Star Press is proud to announce a new publishing distribution and sales partnership. Starting September 2019, Blue Star Press and its imprint Paige Tate & Co. will be distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services.   “This partnership is an important milestone for Blue Star Press,” said CEO Camden Hendricks. “Our company has grown

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Shambhala Celebrates 50 Years!!

Enjoy this short video that commemorates and celebrates Shambhala’s amazing 50 years! Find some of their BESTSELLERS HERE.     Shambhala Publications began in 1969 in Berkeley, California, and since then, they have dedicated themselves to publishing into various categories such as titles on meditation and spiritual traditions–from Buddhism and Taoism to Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism,

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NETFLIX Special “A Call to Courage”

Author Brené Brown, just announced her new NETFLIX special “A Call to Courage,” premiering on April 19th. The hour-long Netflix special is based on her now-famous TED talk on the Power of Vulnerability, which has almost 39 million views and is the crux of her book DARING GREATLY. Here’s a link to Brene’s video announcement on

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Get ready for NY NOW!!

Come see Penguin Random House at  BOOTH 7456!!! Check out our Spring ’19 title selection and hear about our fantastic show special!! Discover new and exciting titles at NY NOW! Our booth offers everything from cookbooks and wonderful children’s titles, to journals, stationery, games & much more!!   See what’s new in our CHILDREN’S category

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