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Andy Stjern

Andy Stjern was born and raised in Montana. He is a serial entrepreneur and publishing executive who is passionate about creativity in any form. In his free time Andy enjoys family holidays, his golden doodle, endurance sports, and researching his Viking roots. He now lives in Seattle with his wife and two kids.

Celebrating 100 years of James Baldwin

In celebration of James Baldwin, the literary legend and civil rights champion, and the centennial of his birth, we are sharing a collection of his work.   James Baldwin (1924–1987) was a novelist, essayist, playwright, poet, and social critic. His first novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain, appeared in 1953 to excellent reviews, and his essay collections Notes

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The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

The New York Times recently published their list “100 Best Books of the 21st Century.” We are pleased to announce that there are 49 titles published from Penguin Random House and its distribution clients included in this list. Browse our collection of Penguin Random House titles here. Browse the full list from The New York

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