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The NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults are a unique celebration of the contribution New Zealand’s children’s authors and illustrators make to building national identity and cultural heritage.
See the Penguin Random House NZ books shortlisted for the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
See the Penguin Random House NZ books shortlisted for the 2024 NZ Booklovers Awards
See the Penguin Random House NZ books longlisted for the 2024 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards
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.
Applications are open for the 2024 Penguin Random House Māori and Pacific Publishing Scholarship.
The highest quality books in five genres published between August 2022 and November 2023.
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.
The 2023 PANZ Book Design Awards Winners have been announced!
Design awards celebrate the beauty of physical books
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Trinity Thompson-Browne has been awarded the 2023 Māori and Pacific Publishing Scholarship thanks to a collaboration with Whitireia Community Polytechnic Limited and Penguin Random House New Zealand (PRH).
The award aims to encourage the publication of new and exciting high-quality picture books from new New Zealand illustrators.
'We can’t solve a problem like climate change without an honest accounting of how much we need to do and what obstacles we need to overcome.' – Bill Gates, How To Avoid a Climate Disaster
The Prince's new book will tell his extraordinary life story in his words for the first time.
The shortlist for the 2022 Booker Prize has been announced, with two Penguin Random House novels named this year.
As part of our efforts to become a greener workplace, we've recently appointed our very own Penguin Random House Sustainability Officer. Keep reading to meet Jordan, find out what inspired her to take on this role, and learn about her favourite books.
We chatted with our partners at United Book Distributors (UBD) to find out what's being done to make our shipping and distribution practices more environmentally-friendly. See what Matt O'Brien, Operations Director at UBD had to say.
Lisa Fuemana-Foa'i has been awarded the 2022 Māori and Pacific Publishing Scholarship thanks to a collaboration with Whitireia Community Polytechnic Limited and Penguin Random House New Zealand (PRH).
Pasifika artist, writer and publisher Faith Wilson has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Pacific Arts Legacy Internship.
In partnership with the Graduate Diploma in Publishing at Whitireia Community Polytechnic Ltd, Penguin Random House New Zealand is delighted to announce a new publishing scholarship for Māori and Pasifika students.
The presidential memoirs of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, will be published in two volumes.
Epic plant-based comfort food for everyone...with gluten-free options for just about everything.
God’s sake, why did everything have to be such a sodding . . . trial?
Rachel Sherrill, thirty years old in a few days, master’s degree from Stanford in conservation biology, rising star in her world, still thought of herself as the smartest kid in the class.
“If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk in my garden forever.”
When Woodrow Wilson entered the lavish dining room aboard the presidential yacht . . .
Myron Bolitar was on the phone with his eighty-year-old father when the two FBI agents arrived to question him about the murder.
I understood that furtive expression. After twenty-five years of marriage I could tell when Curtis had misplaced something, and from the way he kept feeling his pockets and glancing around, I knew that whatever was lost was important.
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
SOME PEOPLE ARE natural storytellers. They know how to set the scene, find the right angle, when to pause for dramatic effect or breeze past inconvenient details.
She did not groan or gasp, or even sigh for me. Could only cry for me, silent rivers in the inert forest light.
There was a moment in 1940, the bleakest year of the Second World War with the Wehrmacht carrying all before it, when Winston Churchill made the French government a curious offer.
Touching tales, thrills, and death bed confessions are among our top July picks; check them out!
What do readers really think of The Love of My Afterlife?
Sherri Crichton, wife of the late Michael Crichton, explains in this letter how the unfinished manuscript of Eruption came to be completed by James Patterson.
Thrills, romance, contemporary fiction and more; check out our top reads for June!
Nau mai ki Waitohu! Read on to learn about Hinemoa Elder's inspiration behind Waitohu, and how to use this special journal.
Take this fun quiz to figure out which fantasy book you should reach for next.
Thrills, romance, contemporary fiction and more; check out our top reads for May!
We've got some amazing authors appearing at this year's Auckland Writers Festival, so we thought we'd collate all of their events in one place. Hope to see you there!
As we head into midlife, we can’t ignore the fact of gendered ageism.
What is hockey romance? Why is BookTok obsessed? Check out this article for everything you need to know.
With more than 80 million books sold worldwide, Harlan Coben is one of our most influential crime writers. Here are six of his best books to get you started.
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.
Generate a husband in honour of Holly Gramazio’s debut novel, The Husbands.
A long weekend means bonus reading time! Here's what the PRH team recommend picking up this easter break.
Easter is just around the corner, and more and more parents are opting to gift books instead of chocolate.
Keen to start your language learning journey but don't know where to begin? Scotty Morrison's bestselling series is the resource you need!
Author and motorsport journalist Andrew van Leeuwen shares some surprising facts (and fictions) about the sport.
Win big with the brand-new novel from the International No 1 Bestselling phenomenon and author Marian Keyes
Find out what readers really think of Lauren Keenan's historical fiction debut The Space Between
From trad-romance to machine love, here's a rundown of some of our favourite romances, relationships and couplings in literature.
Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. If you're searching for your next thriller obsession, and you haven't checked out the Orphan X series, read on!
Try this kid-friendly recipe for greens pasta from Buddy Oliver for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Packed with broccoli and peas and topped with a crunchy garlicky breadcrumb topping this simple dish is ready in just 20 minutes.
This easy fish traybake makes for a fresher, more luxurious version of fish and chips.
I’m a long-time tofu lover and when it comes to cooking it, I’ve tried it all. Baking, frying, grilling, shredding, slicing, crumbling . . . the list goes on. So, believe me when I say this is one of the best.
I simply had to include our cheese scone recipe again, after sharing it in my second book. However, this time I have simplified it — sometimes I find that cheese is all that is necessary. Of course, if you prefer, feel free to add some diced bacon, onions or herbs.
Stewed plums in a tasty and decadent sweet dish.
Oh so pretty and fragrant — almost too good to eat! I find that just a hint of rose flavour is enough, so when making the icing start with a small amount and add more if desired.
This was originally called Crunchy Cauli. But one day, after Otis had written up the blackboard menu, a customer must have leaned up against it and smudged the ‘CR’ — so now it looked like ‘RA’. Nek minnit, a customer asked us what Raunchy Cauli was. And the name stuck.
The delicious pasta recipe from Nathan Anthony that's gone viral around the world.
Prepare your ingredients, and let the slow cooker do the rest!
Plus, two of the most outrageous requests he’s had from clients.
Brooke Robinson shares her secrets to crafting an intriguing plotline, her love of research and how she winds down after a day of writing about high-stakes scenarios.
Authors Shannah Kennedy and Colleen Callander explain how they use physical activity to improve their leadership, productivity and mindset.
The Dictionary People is a joyful read, but behind the book was a lot of hard work. We caught up with the author to learn about how she approached such a massive project.
Irish author John Boyne discusses the role of the elements in his new books, and the inspiration for his new book Earth.
Plus, find out why he taught himself to memorise an entire deck of cards while researching for the novel.
Plus find out why he’d choose to live in Middle Earth and main difference between him and Hugh Jackman.
Plus, the cosy fictional world she’d most like to live in.
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.
The author of I Am Pilgrim shares his thoughts on finding inspiration, the books that shaped his youth, and what to expect from The Year of the Locust, his long-awaited second novel.
The bestselling author talks heartbreak, fiction versus non-fiction, and her latest novel Good Material
Find out what inspired ‘Build the Life You Want’ and what both authors hope readers take away from it.
Learn from James Clear about starting over after a serious injury, the margin between success and failure, and why it’s totally okay (encouraged, even!) to spend just five minutes at the gym.
As he has been publishing now for 50 years, we emailed some questions about writing to Witi, who answered them on a plane journey.
Dive into the mind of romance novel superstar, Emily Henry as she discusses all things Happy Place
Get to know author Shelley Read and delve into the inspiration behind her soaring, heartstopping novel Go as a River!
We caught up with Eloise Head ahead of the release of her cookbook, ‘Fitwaffle’s Baked In One.’ Learn about her favourite ingredients, ultimate comfort food and more.
Benjamin Stevenson talks to us about his new must-have mystery and his friend's odd act that inspired his book.
The much-loved author chats to us about researching The Spy's Wife on the cusp of the pandemic starting, studying 1930s German history and baking cherry cakes.
Bursting full of children’s curiosity Everything Under the Sun is a glorious celebration of life on earth.
The debut author of the YA novel soon to hit Netflix on discipline, working with Daniel Kaluuya, and the complications of writing about time travel.
The bestselling author discusses tapping back into Jack's world, twisty-turny stories and her favourite crime dramas.
Colour in this sheet from a heartwarming story about aroha, whānau, passing down traditional knowledge and welcoming in the new year
Activities to keep the children engaged this weekend (regardless of the weather!)
Detective Beans and the Case of the Missing Hat colouring activity.
Wackadoo! Unwind with this great colouring-in activity, just in time for Mother’s Day!
Colour in these sheets from the melodious counting picture book bursting with troublesome tūī!
Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his adventures with these fun activities.
Test your knowledge in this fun No Brainer quiz put together by Sylvie from Waterview Primary!
Get into the holiday spirit with this Blue, Blue Christmas colouring in activity!
Activities to keep the children engaged this weekend (regardless of the weather!)
Zoo-wee-mama! Dress up in your best DIY Wimpy Kid outfit with these fun printable Greg and Rowley masks.
Meet some of our cute and curious critters with this colouring in sheet!
Magnifying glasses at the ready! Channel your inner detective to complete this word search
Bluey and Bingo share their guide for making Dad laugh this Father's Day.
How to make your own Ranger's Apprentice Cloak for book week and beyond!
A fun word search to see what the odd farmer might swallow in this favourite nursery rhyme with a pitch-perfect Kiwi twist!
Download everything you need to throw your own frolicking Hairy Maclary birthday party!
Take this fun quiz to find out which classic picture book you belong in.
A new twist on a Greek myth that gives voice, power and agency to the woman at the centre of the story.
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.
Delve deeper into this story of love, class and belonging, set at the brink of the New Zealand Wars. A great bookclub pick!
A feelgood romantic comedy by Australia's bestselling romance writer.
A thought-provoking book about family and fortune to read with your book club.
A heart-stopping Jack Hawksworth novel to read with your book club.
A heart-stopping romantic adventure to read with your book club.
Build the Life You Want introduces you to the cutting-edge science that can change your life, in understandable terms and with actionable strategies. Along the way, Arthur and Oprah share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers.
Some great points to discuss with your classroom or book club, from this quirky new take on Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Unravel Carl Nixon's brilliant story of a fractured family told over 40 years with these book club questions
A powerful blazing genre-bending masterpiece to discuss with your book club.
A perfect literary pick for your book club, dive deeper into The Deck with these discussion questions
A top pick for book clubs, Laughing at the Dark is a funny, moving memoir about rebellion, identity and laughter
Get discussing Stephanie Johnson's funny and fearless New Zealand novel with the help of these book club questions!
A soaring coming-of-age novel of female resilience and becoming, Go as a River is the perfect literary pick for your book club
A New York Times bestseller, Grazia summer reading pick, and word-of-mouth sensation to read with your book club.
A cleverly wry and relatable collection of short stories, perfect for book club discussions!
A fierce, funny and utterly captivating book to read with your book club.
Delve into Joanne Drayton's modern love story of a memoir with these book club notes!
A fast-paced modern classic perfect for book clubs.
Atlas of the Heart should be your next book club pick. A guide to mapping meaningful connection, this book is compelling, enlightening and ripe with discussion points.
A Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Between the Covers Book Club pick.
