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President Barack Obama's A PROMISED LAND will soon be available in paperback!

The critically acclaimed memoir tells the story of Obama's improbable odyssey from his earliest political aspirations to the nation’s highest office.

Read this deeply personal account from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy in paperback on 8/13/24, and learn more at the link.

www.BarackObamaBooks.com

Long-awaited, bracingly candid, and utterly unpredictable, MADE UP, BUT STILL TRUE is the remarkable personal story of movie legend Donald Sutherland. In it, he shares his deep passion for acting, his intense journey through success and loss, and every wild story in between. Out November 12, but available for pre-order now!

Congratulations to our three authors nominated for the 2023 Booker Prize shortlist, and to the teams behind their incredible works! 🥳🥂 Learn more about this year's shortlisted books: https://bit.ly/bookerprize2023

Dive into this must-read summer romance for only $4.99 as part of Kobo's Daily Deal! Hurry — this offer ends at midnight!
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This morning, the twelve titles selected for the 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize were announced. Congratulations to our nominated authors! 🎉 Tune in live on October 11 at 10:30 a.m. ET for the shortlist announcement.

Get the thriller of the summer for only $4.99 as part of today’s Kobo Daily Deal! You don’t want to miss out on the book that readers have called “powerful, edgy and addictive.” https://bit.ly/3qBx33O

Today's Kobo daily deal is pure ✨magic✨ Get your copy of this wickedly subversive, deliciously imaginative novel about contemporary witches on the rise until the clock strikes midnight. https://bit.ly/3Y8eT6b

Into the Uncut Grass, an illustrated fable for all ages, coming October 31 from #1 bestselling author and beloved comedian, Trevor Noah.

With the same signature wit and imagination as his first book Born a Crime—which sold over two million copies—Noah returns with a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of solidarity, connection, and finding peace with the people we love.

Don't wait, pre-order your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/c3zr2m4t

ROMANTIC COMEDY is available for only $2.99—a deal you can't help but fall in love with! 😍 Don't miss out on this must-read at a must-have price for today only on Kobo: https://bit.ly/3De4OLl

Another *thrilling* deal from Kobo start off your weekend on the right page! For today only, get your hands on this riveting standalone novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Justin Cronin for $6.99! https://bit.ly/3NzYJxu

Start your summer off with a steal by grabbing the eBook of Richard Osman’s THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB for only $3.99! Offer ends at midnight, so don’t miss out on this thrilling Kobo deal 😉 Get your copy now: https://bit.ly/3pm4sPg

We are thrilled to become the publishing home for Sophie Grégoire Trudeau! Learn more about CLOSER TOGETHER, coming from Random House Canada in Spring 2024: https://bit.ly/3pSDxuv

Life is far from always being green grass and sunshine but this morning, I’ve got some exciting news to share! It’s about a book I’ve (literally) been writing for a year now: CLOSER TOGETHER: Knowing Ourselves, Loving Each Other. Writing has always been a labour of love for me, and I had the opportunity to collaborate with amazing partners and experts to learn more about my favourite universal topic: why we think, feel, and act the way we do as human beings. Along the way, I’ll also be sharing some of my own deeply personal stories of what I’ve learned on my own mental health well-being journey. Coming out in Spring 2024. You can pre-order by following the link

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/isbn/9781039007444

We’re so excited to announce that we are the new publishing home for Jamie Oliver in Canada, and to share Jamie’s new book, 5 Ingredients Mediterranean – out November 14 in Canada. It’s the eagerly awaited follow-up to Jamie Oliver’s most popular cookbook, with over 125 utterly delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, it’s all about making every day cooking exciting, with minimal fuss – all while transporting you to the sunny Mediterranean! Available for pre-order now: http://jamieol.com/43GnteA

Yesterday we were honoured to spend celebrating all of the incredible women of Penguin Random House Canada, as well as our authors, and partners, in the publishing industry.

As part of these celebrations, we were joined in conversation with authors Perdita Felicien, Kyo Maclear, and Reema Patel, for an inspiring panel discussion moderated by award-winning journalist and author Elizabeth Renzetti on equity, allyship, and the creative process. 

Thank you for inspiring and empowering us on the page, in the office, and beyond!

We couldn't be more proud of our authors who have been longlisted for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction! Congratulations on this outstanding achievement.

Browse the longlisted titles here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/list/2095/womens-prize-fiction

Join us on Saturday, March 4th for a virtual live conversation between Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex and Dr. Gabor Maté, renowned speaker and author of THE MYTH OF NORMAL: TRAUMA, ILLNESS, AND HEALING IN A TOXIC CULTURE.
Access is open to residents of most countries—visit https://princeharrymemoir.com/ for tickets.

For the month of February we've been using our platform to highlight creators and organizations that highlight Black voices and experiences. This , we're thrilled to feature creator !

“I find that in the bustle of my everyday life - as a professional, as a wife, as a mum, reading has been a constant that has kept me grounded. It’s my form of self-care, something I do just for me. Finding a community of like-minded people, who love books just as much and could talk about them for ages, is one of the best discoveries I’ve made in the past couple of years since I created a bookstagram.

I pretty much read anything but mostly, I love reading books that highlight stories and cultures not widely explored, characters not commonplace. As such, I gravitate towards books written by BIPOC authors. I didn’t always have that luxury growing up, seeing myself reflected in these stories, and I’m glad that my daughter will never be so deprived. I’m grateful for the community I’ve found on bookstagram, the books I’ve read that have made me feel seen, and the stories I’ve imbibed that will never be forgotten.”

Join us on Saturday, March 4th for a virtual live conversation between Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex and Dr. Gabor Maté, renowned speaker and author of THE MYTH OF NORMAL: TRAUMA, ILLNESS, AND HEALING IN A TOXIC CULTURE. Register by March 1 to submit a question, and you may see it answered live! Access is open to residents of most countries—visit PrinceHarryMemoir.com for tickets.

POV you're a can't-put-down read that just came out in trade paperback 😍 AKA the perfect snow day companion ❄️

This , we're featuring Black Girls Gather (A Book Club), a youth-lead initiative that launched in September 2020. It serves as a safe space and mentoring group where young black women can meet and discuss literary works written by black authors. The activities of the club include reading discussions, movie screenings, creative writing workshops, poetry workshops, visits from special guests and art sessions all revolving around the books studied.
 
The purpose of the program is to empower young women by exposing them to black literature and engaging in discussions around themes such as coming of age, racism, discrimination, identity, feminism, love, family and friendship. Their hope is to build a network of support, mentorship and sisterhood for girls coming from the black community in Montreal and across Canada.

Learn more about Black Girls Gather at https://blackgirlsgather.wibca.org/

At last: Streisand memoir 'My Name is Barbra' coming Nov. 7 NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand's very long-awaited memoir, a project she has talked about for years, is coming out this fall. Viking, a Penguin Random House imprint, will release “My Name is Barbra” on Nov.

Every Sunday for the month of February, we'll be using our platform to spotlight organizations and creators who highlight Black voices and experiences.

This week, we're sharing this space with the Nia Centre for the Arts, a Toronto-based charity that supports Black artists and young creatives across disciplines. Through a combination of artistic programs for youth, professional development programs for artists and artistic exhibitions: the centre works to bring Black art to the forefront of culture in Toronto, year round.

Last year, the Centre worked with Penguin Random House to create a creative writing program called ‘Black Pen’. This program gave six emerging Black writers the opportunity to work with author and publisher Whitney French and have their work published in the chapbook ‘Griot: Six Writers Sojourn into the Dark’.

Since beginning their work 15 years ago, the organization has always envisioned a physical space dedicated to Black artistic production in Toronto. In 2023, the Centre will open Canada’s 1st professional Black arts centre in historic Little Jamaica. The building is 14, 000 sq, equipped with state of the art interiors, artist studios, performance space and more that will enable Black artists to create, boundlessly.

To support Nia Centre for the Arts, visit their website at niacentre.org.

There is truly nothing like a bond between sisters. Tested by addiction, abuse, and illness, Kelly S. Thompson explores her relationship with her older sister, Meghan and their everlasting bond in her new moving memoir STILL I CANNOT SAVE YOU.

It’s and (with six weeks of winter ahead) it's time to hunker down and cozy up with the reads everyone's been talking about!

We believe that books provide important context into the world we’re living in today. From acclaimed voices in literature, to reflective histories about the Black experience, if you’re looking to celebrate Black History Month with a book, here’s our guide: https://bit.ly/3JxC98b

After a record-breaking first week, SPARE by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, becomes an instant #1 global bestseller! 🎊*Spare* yourself the FOMO and be sure you've secured your copy of the most talked about book of 2023 📚

CBC Books' Canada Reads long list is here! We're sending a big congratulations to all four authors and their books that have made this year's list 📚🥳

The landmark publication of SPARE is finally here! Full of insight, revelation, and self-examination, SPARE chronicles Prince Harry’s journey with raw, unflinching honesty—from boyhood to family man, from grief to love. The official is available globally today, with the audiobook read by the author. Visit https://bit.ly/3Qp6l78 for more!