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Jill Norman

Jill Norman created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has written several award-winning books on food and cookery, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and was Mrs. David’s publisher for many years.
Herbs & Spices
The Penguin Portuguese Phrasebook
The Penguin German Phrasebook
The Penguin Italian Phrasebook
The Penguin French Phrasebook
The Penguin Spanish Phrasebook

Books

Herbs & Spices
The Penguin Portuguese Phrasebook
The Penguin German Phrasebook
The Penguin Italian Phrasebook
The Penguin French Phrasebook
The Penguin Spanish Phrasebook

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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