Greg McKeown, author portrait
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Greg McKeown

Greg McKeown is one of the most sought-after speakers in the world, having spoken to more than 500 organizations in 45 countries. He's the host of the top self-improvement podcast, The Greg McKeown Podcast. People from more than 100 countries have taken his courses on his website and 200,000 people receive his weekly 1-Minute Wednesday newsletter. He’s the author of two New York Times bestsellers, Essentialism and Effortless, which together have sold more than two million copies and been published in 39 languages. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and is conducting doctoral research at the University of Cambridge.
The Essentialism Planner
Effortless
Essentialism

Books

The Essentialism Planner
Effortless
Essentialism

Three Penguin Random House Authors Win Pulitzer Prizes

On Monday, May 5, three Penguin Random House authors were honored with a Pulitzer Prize. Established in 1917, the Pulitzer Prizes are the most prestigious awards in American letters. To date, PRH has 143 Pulitzer Prize winners, including William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Josh Steinbeck, Ron Chernow, Anne Applebaum, Colson Whitehead, and many more. Take a look at our 2025 Pulitzer Prize

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Books for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

In June we celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual + (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month, which honors the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan. Pride Month is a time to both celebrate the accomplishments of those in the LGBTQ+ community and recognize the ongoing struggles faced by many across the world who wish to live

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