New Book, Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story, Reveals Previously Unpublished Evidence About Vincent Van Gogh and His Notorious Breakdown
Announcements for McClelland & Stewart and Doubleday Canada
Toronto, Canada. July 18, 2016 - Kristin Cochrane, President and Publisher, Penguin Random House Canada, today announced a dynamic new direction for McClelland & Stewart and Doubleday Canada, signaling a commitment to a robust, diverse and vibrant publishing landscape.
Cochrane is very pleased to announce the appointment of Jared Bland to the newly created role of Publisher, McClelland & Stewart and Vice President, Penguin Random House Canada.
Doubleday Canada to Publish HOW TO BE A BAWSE by Canadian Comedian Lilly Singh
July 25, 2016 (Toronto) – Doubleday Canada, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada, has acquired HOW TO BE A BAWSE: A Guide to Surviving Conquering Life by Lilly Singh. In her debut book, Lilly will teach readers how to be their own bawse, a person who exudes confidence and reaches goals. Inspired by hilarious and honest stories from Lilly’s own experiences and life achievements, this book proves that becoming a bawse requires hard work and dedication – and that there are no shortcuts to success.
Penguin Random House Canada is Proud to Publish the Two Canadians on the Man Booker Prize Shortlist
Toronto, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 - David Szalay’s All That Man Is and Madeleine Thien’s Do Not Say We Have Nothing, both published by imprints of Penguin Random House Canada, have been shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize. The announcement was made in London this morning on behalf of a panel of five judges comprised of Chair Amanda Foreman along with Jon Day, Abdulrazak Gurnah, David Harsent and Olivia Williams.
Random House Canada to Publish the New Novel by International Phenomenon Jo Nesbo
September 19, 2016 (Toronto) - In news that will delight his millions of fans worldwide, Jo Nesbo confirms that his hardboiled Oslo detective Harry Hole will return in his latest novel, THE THIRST, to be published by Random House Canada on May 4th, 2017.
Allen Lane Canada Acquires Major Work Margaret MacMillan
Toronto, Canada. October 3, 2016 - Diane Turbide, Publishing Director at Penguin Random House Canada, has acquired Canadian rights to a new book by renowned historian Margaret MacMillan.
Penguin Random House Canada Young Readers announces the creation of a new young adult imprint, Penguin Teen
Toronto, Canada. October 12, 2016 - Penguin Random House Canada is pleased to announce the creation of a new imprint for young adult (YA) titles, Penguin Teen. Penguin Teen will bring together the rich library of YA titles published by the company, formerly under the Doubleday Canada Books for Young Readers and Razorbill Canada imprints, into one combined list.
International Number One Bestselling Crime Writer Linwood Barclay Pens Children's Mystery-Adventure Inspired by his Childhood
TORONTO, ONTARIO (Monday June 27, 2016) – Penguin Random House Canada has signed a two book deal for bestselling Canadian crime-fiction writer Linwood Barclay’s children’s books. Chase, Barclay’s first children’s novel, will be published simultaneously with Orion UK in July 2017.
Doubleday Canada Announces Perdita Felicien Memoir
Toronto, November 2, 2016 – Doubleday Canada announces Gold Mettle, a memoir from World Champion, Olympian and media personality Perdita Felicien for publication in Spring 2018.