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The best new memoirs and autobiographies of 2024 | Penguin Books Recommendations
From sporting legends to music icons, to inspiring public figures, we round up some of the best new memoirs from 2024.
Where to start with Rick Riordan’s books | Percy Jackson Books | Books to Read
New to Rick Riordan? Well, it’s very simple really – his characters are all normal teenagers living in the modern world. They just happen to be demigods too…
The perfect reads for your book club | Penguin Book to read 2024 | Book Club Book Ideas
This list of modern masterpieces and timeless classics is guaranteed to stimulate a lively discussion this season.
The ultimate Black History Month reading list
The books here represent as wide a variety of thinkers as possible – we chose just one book from influential, prolific authors like James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and Toni Morrison, so that we could fit more into the list. Combined, we hope they address the vital topics of Blackness: the history, the struggles, the joy, the vibrant creativity and, of course, the stories. This is the essential Black History Month reading list.
Must-read books about fashion | Best Fashion Books to read | Fashion Week
From the memoirs of industry insiders to sustainable style guides, we've rounded up some of the best books about the fashion world.
Ali Smith Quotes about Writing | Quotes about Books and Reading | Best Writing Motivation Quotes
"Whenever I’m trying to write anything, you know the moment it becomes alive, which is when you begin to argue with it, and it begins to argue back with you. And then something starts to spark, which is about connection. And it becomes. That’s when you know you’re on the right track.” - Ali Smith
Best Film and TV book adaptations in 2024 | Book to TV adaptations we're excited about
Books are a ripe source of inspiration for new films and TV shows. Here are the nine adaptations we're most excited for in 2024. Image credit: Image credit: Ryan MacEachern/Penguin
The best books out this month | New Books August 2024 | New Novels to read this year
New releases by Lee Child, Kate Atkinson, Elif Shafak, YungBlud and more – plus a centenary reissue of James Baldwin’s No Name in the Street.
New Penguin Modern Classics | Crime and Espionage Collection | Book Cover Design
In 1961, Romek Marber was chosen to design new covers for our Crime collection. Last year, we decided to bring back our iconic green covers, with a modern twist on Marber’s designs.
Penguin Classics | Books to read in Summer | Summer Classics | Classic Novels | Summer Reads
We've handpicked some of our favourite reads for this season, from an iconic compulsive thriller set in the back streets of Istanbul to a classic in travel literature that will take you from the rolling hills of the Cotswolds to the southern tip of Spain.⁠
New Penguin Modern Classics | Crime and Espionage Collection | Book Cover Design
In 1961, Romek Marber was chosen to design new covers for our Crime collection. Last year, we decided to bring back our iconic green covers, with a modern twist on Marber’s designs.
Best Coming of Age Novels | Good Books for Young Adults | Readers Favourite Books
Coming-of-age novels: a genre of enduring popularity, and for good reason. What better way is there to experience life in its most vivid, angst-ridden form?⁠ ⁠ A while back, we asked our followers on social media to share their favourites. We were quickly inundated with recommendations, everything from nineteenth century epics to queer classics to sensational millennial love stories.⁠ ⁠ Here are some of the most popular picks 👉⁠ ⁠
Best Magical Realism Books | Fantasy Realism Books | Salman Rushdie, Mikhail Bulgakov
From the circus that only exists at night to the little girl who can taste emotion through food, the genre pairs recognisable settings and social structures with fantastical elements in a way that's not just absorbing and hugely entertaining, but often deeply political.⁠ ⁠ Featuring the Latin-American writers who popularised the genre in the 20th century and the contemporary authors changing the game today, here's our essential guide on where to start.⁠
Best Coming of Age Novels | Good Books for Young Adults | Readers Favourite Books
Coming-of-age novels: a genre of enduring popularity, and for good reason. What better way is there to experience life in its most vivid, angst-ridden form?⁠ ⁠ A while back, we asked our followers on social media to share their favourites. We were quickly inundated with recommendations, everything from nineteenth century epics to queer classics to sensational millennial love stories.⁠ ⁠ Here are some of the most popular picks 👉⁠
Best Magical Realism Books | Fantasy Realism Books | Gabriel Garcia Marquez Books
From the circus that only exists at night to the little girl who can taste emotion through food, the genre pairs recognisable settings and social structures with fantastical elements in a way that's not just absorbing and hugely entertaining, but often deeply political.⁠ ⁠ Featuring the Latin-American writers who popularised the genre in the 20th century and the contemporary authors changing the game today, here's our essential guide on where to start.⁠