Welcome to the Penguin Random House Common Reads site Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you cannot find an answer to your questions on this page, please email us at: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
Welcome to the Penguin Random House Common Reads site Frequently Asked Questions page.
If you cannot find an answer to your questions on this page, please email us at: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
Depending on your role and institution, the answer to this question may vary.
This site features a number of titles and themes that we have found to be successful for each market – just follow the respective link for your audience as indicated below.
You can view catalogs curated specifically for First Year Reading programs below.
Discussion Guides
We develop and make available discussion guides, which may be used as tools by your discussion leaders. All available guides may be easily downloaded from our website by visiting the corresponding titles page. Some guides are also available in print format, which you can request by emailing us at: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
Promotional Materials
Book jackets for promotional purposes can be downloaded from this site – just visit the corresponding titles page and click on the “Download High-Resolution Cover” button. (Please note that cover images must be used in their entirety, and cannot be edited or cropped in any way.)
Should you need author photos or additional content and materials, we will research the available options and assist you as best as we can. Just send your request to: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
We have definitely found that a common reading program can be very successful when it involves the hosting and participation of the respective author.
Many authors are available for a school or community visit, and we at Penguin Random House would be happy to assist you with booking inquires. Please feel free to email us: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
Additionally, you can consult the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau website to see which authors may be available for events.
We have plenty of tips for hosting authors, although it may depend somewhat on your role and audience —for more information, please follow the links below:
Want to include a letter from a community leader, a principal, a dean or college president? Imprint the cover with a specialized seal? We will connect you to our Premium Sales Department to process your request. (Please note these orders are not for resale.) Just email us at: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
For all common reading selections, Penguin Random House will assist you in placing your order, whether through your preferred wholesaler, bookstore, online retailer, or our customer service department.
For more information, reach out to us at: commonreads@penguinrandomhouse.com
For more information on college and university review and desk copies, please consult the First-Year Reading Resources page by clicking here.
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