The author of The Soul of America unites centuries of essential American voices to understand our national debates and divisions from 1619 to the present, with his signature commentary on the consequential speeches, letters, and essays that led us to this moment.   It was the boldest of claims. “The cause of America,” Thomas Paine would write in

In celebration of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, we are sharing books that give insight on the lives of transgender people, their journeys through social and medical transition, and their individual perspectives and personal experiences as they live as their authentic selves.

Are you attending the 2026 Organization of American Historians (OAH) Conference on American History taking place April 16th-19th in Philadelphia, PA? Visit Penguin Random House at Booth # 208 to browse our collection of books. Join us for two free book signings with Marcia Chatelain, author of How Bright the Path Grows: The Untold Story of

In honor of National Doctors’ Day on March 30th, we are sharing books about and by doctors whose stories are inspirational and courageous. From giving insight on the personal growth that comes with treating others to setting new standards within the profession, these books give a glimpse inside the reality of what it means to

For National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29th, we are sharing books that educate on the history of the Vietnam War and to share the individual stories of veterans.

In celebration of World Theater Day on March 27th, we are sharing classic and contemporary plays, and books about modern performing arts legends and about how theater can be used to work through conflict and tragedy.

In recognition of National Agriculture Day on March 24th, we are sharing books that display the importance and impact of agricultural endeavors across the United States.

For World Water Day on March 22nd, we are sharing a collection of books that educate on the global water crisis and how direct action can solve it. Our list also includes books about pollution, sustainability, and the history of water.

El Paso is an extraordinary, can’t-look-away reported history; it uses deep research and dozens of new interviews to blow away the myth of this place, where Mexico’s Juarez and America’s El Paso intertwine. It charts the history of El Paso through five families. From the Mexican Revolution and the Mexican Repatriation, to the shifting immigration

From co-author Neal Allen:   “Right on time comes an essential guide to good writing from Neal Allen and Anne Lamott. In decades of writing and publishing, and teaching how to do it, I have used many guides including William Zinsser, Roy Peter Clark, Constance Hale, Lynne Truss, and others. They’re still useful, but this

Just as the oral histories of people around the world are disappearing amid rapid change, there is a risk that your family’s personal stories, too, will be lost forever. In The Essential Questions, anthropologist Elizabeth Keating helps you to uncover the unique memories of your parents and grandparents and to create lasting connection with them

By: John Freeman A few years ago, a friend and I were teaching classes on writing short fiction at the same time. He is from Lebanon, and I am from California, he is a small, fabulous man and every time I get a haircut my wife says you look like you’re in the CIA. But