From the team at Smithsonian Books Smithsonian Books has released four new Smithsonian-museum inspired notecard sets that make perfect gifts for nature lovers! Notecards offer a personal touch in a fast-paced, digital world, and these vintage designs from across the Smithsonian’s collections offer a beautiful way to stay in touch, express thanks, or even use

New from Chelsea Green, take a breath and reconnect with the peaceful rhythms of nature with artist Jackie Morris’s beautiful, accordion-style meditation books: Fox and Otter.                             An accordion book doesn’t open, it unfolds. One side is filled with beautiful watercolour images

Summer is in full swing as vacationers escape to beaches, lakes, and exotic island locales. Refresh your displays for beach season with books from our coastal collection—perfect for anyone dreaming of surf, sand, and sun! Ocean themes are a timeless summer staple, evoking the salty spray of the sea and the beauty of the open

  PLA 2026 – Daytona Beach Visit Penguin Random House in Booth 522, February 24-25, 2026 Come see the latest from our publishers & distribution partners, including National Geographic, Good Night Books, Knopf, Rizzoli, Random House Children’s Books, Penguin Young Readers, Clarkson Potter, Sasquatch, Ten Speed Press, DK, and more. Show Special +2% on orders

Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist, conservationist, and environmental activist, passed away at the age of 91 on October 1, 2025. A trailblazer for women in science, Dr. Goodall first made her mark in the 1960s while researching chimpanzees in Tanzania, revealing their intelligence and intricate community structures. She went on to advocate for the natural

It’s peak summer season, and everyone is trying to beat the heat. What’s a better way to cool off than by going out on the open seas for a whale watch? There’s just something special about leaving land behind, smelling the salt in the air, and scanning the waves for a chance to see a

Haven’t “botany” books on biophilic home design just yet? Well, it’s time to turn over a new leaf and consider it! First, let’s dig into the soil of what exactly the “biophilia” phenomenon is rooted in.    Picture yourself unwinding in a space filled with natural light, where lush plants bring life to every corner, and

From the editors of National Geographic As new gardeners embrace the idea of growing food in the summer season to combat rising prices at the grocery store, it’s time to think about what to do with all of that fresh produce. Sure, you’ll add fresh salads to the menu and chop tomatoes into a spicy

Steven Spielberg made movie history (and scared generations of beachgoers) when Jaws hit theaters in June of 1975. 50 years later, the quintessential summer blockbuster about a man-eating shark off the New England coast is still a timeless, quotable classic. With a year of Jaws celebrations in the works, including theater re-releases and in-person tours

Penguin Random House is proud to be the new distributor of Chelsea Green Publishing, now an imprint under Rizzoli! Chelsea Green is recognized as the leading publisher of books on the politics and practice of sustainable living. Their books bring in-depth, practical knowledge to life and give readers hands-on information related to organic and regenerative

A self-sufficient life is the new American dream for a crop of people looking to return to a more traditional way of living. A back to basics approach to gardening, cooking, and homemaking appeals to folks looking for more connection with nature and the daily rhythms of life. The ultimate digital detox, homesteading is the

  With more than 1 million followers on Instagram, Steven Rinella is an outdoorsman, writer, and wild foods enthusiast who is a passionate advocate for conservation and the protection of public lands. He is host of the MeatEater podcast, ranked #1 in the Wilderness Category, and The History Channel’s Hunting History with Steven Rinella. His