Whether it’s to the beach, grandma’s house, or an awe-inspiring national park, the family summer road trip is a quintessential part of childhood. But as any parent knows, keeping children occupied for hours spent on the road can be a struggle. Activity books and backseat games are a great solution for entertaining kids without resorting

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

Season 3 of The White Lotus may have just ended–with a finale fans are still buzzing about–but the popular HBO show about luxury wellness retreats gone wrong is notorious for impacting travel and wellness trends long after the credits roll. As reported by the BBC, previous seasons of The White Lotus, set in Maui and

  PLA 2025 – Las Vegas Visit Penguin Random House at Booth 902, February 4 – 5 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

We’re proud to celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15! Join us in spotlighting Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, and trailblazers whose stories are redefining identity and shaping today’s culture, from music to politics and everything in between! Check out our favorite children’s, cooking, and gift picks for this month down

From hometown heroes like Tennessee’s Dolly Parton and Missouri’s Travis Kelce, to regional dishes like Hawaii’s loco moco or the many takes on southern barbecue, to pop culture touchstones like Gilmore Girls’ cozy Connecticut setting or Seattle’s iconic grunge scene, every state has its own local color. Celebrate the things that make the place you

  PLA 2024 – San Francisco Visit Penguin Random House at Booth 306, March 6-7 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 of 25-69

Springtime means warmer weather, a season of renewal, and fresh new books perfect for spring holidays, blooming garden parties, and outdoor adventures! Whether you’re hosting the holidays or looking to flex your green thumb, we have everything you need to gift, garden, and grow this spring. Check out our highlights below to browse our favorite

The land of lights, romance, and buttery pastries, France has a je ne sais quoi we just can’t get enough of. The art! The fashion! The effortless attitude of cool! Whether you’re a lifelong Francophile or you just love a good pain au chocolat, French culture has a following like no other. From Paris to

New York City has an energy all its own. It might just be the center of the world, or at least the center of fashion, media, business, and culture (which seems pretty qualifying for “center of the world”). Though its icons like the Empire State Building and Lady Liberty are timeless, resident New Yorkers and

Get outside, get moving, and go wild! This year, plan a summer that gets you back in touch with the earth. Outdoor activities can be fun for the whole family, whether you’re tending to a backyard garden or embarking on the ultimate backcountry camping trip. Green thumbs, backpacking adventurers, and those who love to wonder and

You don’t have to go far or spend thousands to have an adventure. A classic road trip with friends or family in your state, along the coast, or across the entire country is the perfect way to kick off the summer. Discover quirky and unique corners of America by highway, and take in the natural