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To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Where is the Green Sheep, Penguin Random House Australia will publish a special gold-foiled collector’s edition, available in Australian stores from 30 April 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted for the ABIAs in 2024. The winners will be announced on 9 May 2024.
Check out the Penguin Random House books that have been shortlisted.
See the six shortlisted titles for the 2024 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 6 June 2024.
Penguin Random House Australia and BBC studios are thrilled to announce that the Bluey publishing program will expand in 2024 to include three new illustrated chapter books.
The annual Penguin Literary Prize returns, offering literary fiction writers the opportunity to win $20,000 and publish with PRH AU.
Penguin Random House will publish two books by cultural icon Serena Williams, winner of 39 major tennis titles, four-time Olympic gold medallist, and champion for equality and justice in sports.
We're delighted to announce the recipients of the 2023 Write It Fellowship.
Tom Taylor and Jon Sommariva have won the 2023 Book of the Year for Older Readers for their graphic novel, Neverlanders, published 20 September 2022.
On 9 August 2023, Penguin Random House AU hosted our first-ever in-house author event for Penguin Noir: A Crime Author Showcase.
T2 and Penguin Books Australia have joined forces to honour the perfect paring of tea and books.
Meet our Be Well team, dedicated to workplace wellness and employee empowerment.
An exciting Penguin Random House author showcase on 9 August!
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of World rights in a memoir from singer, songwriter and former front man of Savage Garden, Darren Hayes.
Congratulations to the winners!
The Australian Publishers Association (APA) has named Tim Winton the recipient of the 2023 Lloyd O’Neil Award, which honours outstanding service to the Australian book industry.
Penguin Random House AU (PRH AU) took home one Gold and one Silver honour for our fan-favourite permanent penguin bookcase.
Penguin Random House Australia acquires 'Question 7', by Richard Flanagan, Booker Prize-winning author.
See the six shortlisted titles for the 2023 Penguin Literary Prize. Winner to be announced 15 June 2023.
Applications for the 2023 Write It Fellowship are now closed.
PRH is excited to announce that we will increase our contribution to Story Factory by $10,000 this year to provide funding for internships, work experience placements and a novella program to inspire young writers.
Look back at how PRH AU implemented social impact initiatives in 2022.
I had one of my best and one of my worst days in the kitchen all in the same week.
There’s more to this story than the clickbait headlines, but yes, in simple terms, I had a dream life – then I took a flamethrower to it.
I dreamed that I dreamed about the musty grey soil of the island and the sweet perfume it emits after rainfall, a double remove from a place I will never visit again
For most people, it’s not easy figuring out what to do with your life, let alone how to turn your passion into a lifestyle.
‘Lavora troppo!’ Nonna throws her hands in the air, one of them holding a crisp white tea towel with a lemon embroidered on one corner.
In early 2020 while on a field trip in the Cocos Islands, I took some time out and went snorkelling.
By moonlight, Jane hitches up the hem of her muslin gown and darts across a neatly scythed lawn.
‘Make sure you write the end first,’ Alan, one of my cancer patients, suggests when I tell him I plan to write the story of my own illness.
The festivities of Kupala night are just beginning when Liska Radost leaves the village behind.
Freddie’s clothes came to Veith Street instead of Blackthorn House, and the telegram that ought to have preceded them didn’t reach Laura at all.
Call me 1A. I’m the super of a building on Rivington Street on the Lower East Side of New York City.
The Tea: The guncle clout is real.
If there was one thing everyone knew about Felix Sigala, it was that he was easy to talk to.
It was always busier in the cold months at Joyful Suds, Bayside's Premier Laundromat.
This is a history of the soul, or what we now call the mind, the mysterious inner voice that wills us to think and act and is unique to each of us.
Learn about two exciting Penguin Random House author showcases this August!
Discover some of the best Penguin Random House books of 2024 with this list of award-winning and shortlisted titles this year.
Read by example this Mother’s Day with these book duos, perfect for mums and their children.
Want to read Marian Keyes’s books but aren’t sure where to start? Check out this run-down on the bestselling author and her many wonderful works.
If you love Marian Keyes, you might also enjoy these books. See the titles she’s praised publicly and get ready to add them to your ‘must read’ list.
These are the Penguin Random House books that over 80,000 book clubs voted as the best group reads this month.
Natasha Swinger, the creator behind the @effectivespaces Instagram has released a book to help you organise everything in your life. Sneak a peek here.
Learn about the Inheritance Games series, how the books relate to each other and the correct order in which to read them.
Morris Gleitzman shares his top tips for writers ahead of his new book, Tweet.
Go behind the scenes at Adelaide Writers' Week with publisher Meredith Curnow.
Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.
Everything you need to know about Evan Smoak – known as Orphan X – and the books that follow his complex life.
We caught up with the creator behind @effectivespaces to learn about her upcoming book.
Eight years after the book was first published, fans of A Gentleman in Moscow will finally be able to see Count Rostov on screen.
Learn about a few of the major characters from Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus.
Meet the tea ladies from Amanda Hampson’s Tea Ladies series.
The author shares how she approached New York firefighters and what she learned from them while researching for Devil’s Kitchen.
5 Penguin books have made the Notables list this year. Learn more about them here.
2024 marks ten years of the Friday Barnes book series. Discover a few ideas for celebrating this impressive milestone.
Sneak a peek at the brand new picture book edition of the original tale.
Look inside this cute and colourful board book, perfect for introducing children to the world of Peter Rabbit.
Easter is almost here – and there is no better gift to give than a book! Learn more about some of the best books to gift older readers.
In honour of International Women’s Day, we asked some of our inspiring women authors to share the books they love.
Author and motorsport journalist Andrew van Leeuwen shares some surprising facts (and fictions) about the sport.
These punchy little lemon cakes remain one of my favourite memories from Season One of MasterChef. They won me a mystery box challenge and became one of my most-requested recipes.
A scrumptious eggplant with a marinade packed full of flavour.
A delicious chicken with a tasty traditional North African marinade.
As seen on This Morning, this flavour-packed air-fryer chicken fried rice from Bored of Lunch is a healthy alternative to a classic takeaway dish. Best of all, it will be on the table in just 30 minutes so it's ideal for busy weeknights.
This ultra-speedy lunchtime dish packs crispy air fried pittas with a fresh sweet chilli mayo prawn cocktail.
Meatballs, cooked in a rich marinara sauce, are topped with melted cheese and piled into crusty rolls in this easy air fryer recipe from Bored of Lunch.
Finished with whipped cream and plenty of lemon zest this easy no-bake cheesecake is one to whip up on warm summer days.
Fans of cinnamon rolls will love this easy mug cake from Fitwaffle, made in the microwave this simple sweet treat is ready in minutes.
These moreish chocolate brownies have a hidden layer of Oreo cookies in every bite, adding an unexpected but very welcome crunch.
Perfect for a low-effort Easter dessert, this no-bake cheesecake can be whipped up in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to be served.
These Swedish meatballs are made from scratch, full of flavour, and smothered with a rich and creamy sauce everyone—even your picky eaters—will like. Try them served over over egg noodles or rice for a warm, hearty meal.
This is a hearty and creamy soup made with bacon, sausage, kale, and all sorts of delicious seasonings. It's the perfect combination of flavours that will warm you up on a chilly day.
Take the humble omelette and give it some oomph with cumin seeds, verdant coriander and the fresh clean heat of green chilli to wake you up of a morning.
A healthy and mouth-watering traditional North Macedonian dish, packed with flavour.
Learn how to perfect a delicious burek. You can swap out the minced meat for any other ingredients!
This smoothly savoury risotto has a surprising addition in the form of grated dark chocolate.
You can get Korean roasted corn tea from Asian supermarkets or online – it tastes a little like drinking popcorn.
Crispy chicken is topped with a rich tomato sauce and plenty of Cheddar cheese and Parmesan in this easy, high protein dish.
Irish author John Boyne discusses the role of the elements in his new books, and the inspiration for his new book Earth.
Learn what a day in the life of a senior designer at Penguin Random House looks like.
We caught up with Tobias Madden to learn about his new novel, Wrong Answers Only. Plus, discover his secrets for tapping into your creativity and his top tips for aspiring authors.
Find out why Georgia Harper’s writing routine ruined her mum’s idyllic vision of a writerly life. Plus, learn about her love for Anne Rice and her unlucky skill for attracting strangers’ stories.
Sarah-Jane Collins shares how her background as a reporter inspired her to write her debut novel, Radiant Heat.
Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.
Plus, learn about which fictional character he’d like to dine with and the musician he always turns to when singing karaoke.
She took up a few new hobbies, including horseback riding, sewing and Georgian dance.
Plus, the cosy fictional world she’d most like to live in.
We caught up with debut author Ela Lee to learn about how she made time for writing while working full-time, her ‘big break’ into publishing and more.
Plus find out why he’d choose to live in Middle Earth and main difference between him and Hugh Jackman.
The debut author also shares the fictional character she’d most like to meet and why she loved Lemony Snicket’s writing as a child.
Learn about Alex Michaelides’s new book, the real-life people who inspired his characters and how growing up in Cyprus contributed to the setting.
We caught up with Rachael Johns to learn about her writing routines, favourite rom-coms and new book The Other Bridget.
We caught up with the co-authors of Elevate to learn more about their work, their goals for 2024, and their best advice for getting out of a slump.
In honour of his memoir, Big Mouth, we caught up with Matt Preston. Learn about what inspired him to write the book, how it differs from his journalism experience and whether – if forced to choose – he’d pick fashion or food.
We caught up with Fiona McArthur and Morris Gleitzman to learn about their Grandparents’ Day plans, the books they read with their grandchildren and advice for new grandparents.
Plus, the writing advice (and life-advice) he’d give his past self.
We caught up with Richard Flanagan to learn more about his new book, Question 7. Find out why he chose the title and how science is a form of creativity.
Find out what inspired ‘Build the Life You Want’ and what both authors hope readers take away from it.
We caught up with Jessica Yu to learn more about her writing routine and the shortlist award that helped launch her career.
Debut author Jessica Seaborn shares a few things that helped her get her debut novel, Perfect-ish, published.
Plus, find out what inspired Claire's first novel and how her previous work experience helped her write The Secrets of the Huon Wren.
Karen Kirsten shares what it was like writing her family history and the research process behind her new book, Irena’s Gift.
Wackadoo! Unwind with this great colouring-in activity, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.
Print and customise this Ranger’s Apprentice holiday card to share with your loved ones this year.
Celebrate Grandparents' Day with this free, printable card featuring Spot the dog.
Get in to the Christmas spirit with the Alice-Miranda activity!
Bluey and Bingo share their guide for making Dad laugh this Father's Day.
In need of some book week costume ideas? Look no further, these book week costumes are super simple and kid approved.
How to make your own Ranger's Apprentice Cloak for book week and beyond!
Dream differently with this beautiful activity pack!
Celebrate football and the team spirit of the CommBank Matildas with this activity
Follow along with Bluey and make mum a queen's crown for Mother's Day!
The second book in The Tea Ladies series is a fun mystery to read with your book club.
A stunning, thought-provoking debut to read with your book club.
A letter from the author and book club questions for one of Amor Towles' most popular books.
A charming, quirky novel to read with your book club.
A thought-provoking book about family and fortune to read with your book club.
A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer.
A heart-stopping jack Hawksworth novel to read with your book club.
Amy Doak on the creation of Eleanor Jones is Not a Murderer.
A heart-stopping romantic adventure to read with your book club.
A stirring coming-of-age novel to read with your book club.
A gripping wartime memoir with a twist, to read with your book club.
A book about faith and family to read with your book club.
An Australian country romance to read with your book club.
A story of love, loss and survival to read with your book club.
A smart, funny and heartfelt anti-romcom to read with your book club.
A love story for strange days to read with your book club.
A deeply moving novel to read with your book club.
A powerful blazing genre-bending masterpiece to discuss with your book club.
Some great points to discuss with your classroom or book club, from this quirky new take on Shakespeare's Hamlet.
An exploration of mental health and family to read with your book club.
A satirical, madcap roller-coaster ride through Hollywood to read with your book club.
A captivating and intriguing new novel to read with your book club.
