The Aspen Words Literary Prize Announces its 2024 Shortlist

The Aspen Words Literary Prize is an “annual award for an influential work of fiction that illuminates a vital contemporary issue and demonstrates the transformative power of literature on thought and culture,” according to the official website. The 2024 Shortlist showcases five fiction works, honoring two Penguin Random House titles: Chain-Gang All Stars, by Nana Kwame

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The APA Honors Its 2024 Audie Awards Nominees and Winners

The Audie Awards, presented by the Audio Publishers Association (APA), recognize “distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment,” according to the APA. On January 30, the 2024 Audies finalists were announced, including twenty nominations for Penguin Random House titles. On March 4, at the 2024 Audies Gala, six PRH titles received awards. Congratulations to our authors

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The Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Announces Its 2024 Finalists!

On February 15, the Women’s Prize announced their 2024 Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction Longlist, including seven titles from Penguin Random House authors. This is the first ever Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction, celebrating “exceptional narrative non-fiction by women” and promoting “excellence in writing, robust research, original narrative voices and accessibility,” according to their website. To be

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