PRH Education/Common Reads presents: unCommon Authors unCommon Authors is a monthly video series highlighting exceptional and unique authors talking about their books.   In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur Brooks examines why modern life can feel empty despite material progress and argues that cultural and technological shifts have made meaning

We are in a disagreement crisis. The average person would rather go to the dentist than have a twenty-minute conversation with someone that they strongly disagree with. Yet disagreement is both inevitable and essential for everything from navigating decisions at home to running innovative and agile companies to governing democratic societies. In How to Disagree

On April 23, 2026, the Penguin Random House First-Year Reading Advisory Board convened for its annual summit. Board Members from a range of public and private institutions gathered to share insights, discuss the evolving common reading landscape, and provide feedback that continues to shape PRH Education’s work. This year’s conversation reflected a common theme across