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John Grisham

John Grisham is the author of thirty novels, one work of nonfiction, a collection of stories, and six novels for young readers.

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John Grisham on his literary influences | Author Shorts

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John Grisham on the writers that inspire him | authorcuts

SYCAMORE ROW trailer

THE WHISTLER trailer

John Grisham on his literary influences | Author Shorts

John Grisham on his regimented writing routine | Author Shorts

Videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 19th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST This event

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NEA Big Read Introduces New Theme “Where We Live.” Applications Now Open.

In case you missed it, in October the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced new guidelines for its NEA Big Read initiative and the 2024-2025 theme “Where We Live” alongside 50 books available for selection, culled from its archive. Applications are now open for grants to support NEA Big Read projects between September 2024

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Videos from the November 2022 PRH Common Reading Virtual Author Event are now available

On Friday, November 11th 2022, Penguin Random House Education hosted a special event for first-year and common reading chairs from colleges and universities from across the country. Moderated by Spenser Stevens, PRH Education Marketing Manager, the event featured the following PRH authors speaking about their books:   David McRaney, author of How Minds Change Carmen Rita

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Register for the Penguin Random House 2022 Fall Common Reading Virtual Author Event!

Penguin Random House Common Reading Virtual Author Events  November 11th, 2022 Click Here to RSVP Penguin Random House Education would like to invite you to attend our Fall Virtual Author Event for Common Reading, which will take place on November 11th, 2022, from 1:00-2:00 pm ET (10:00-11:00 am PT) featuring live presentations by David McRaney, Carmen Rita Wong, Jordan

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