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Warmest congratulations to our colleague Skip Dye, SVP and Director of Sales Operations and Library Sales, on receiving the Book Industry Study Group’s 2026 Sally Dedecker Award for Lifetime Service! This well-deserved honor recognizes Skip’s nearly three decades of leadership and his role as one of the publishing industry’s most prominent advocates for libraries and intellectual freedom. His career exemplifies a true spirit of service, from championing the freedom to read as head of Penguin Random House’s Intellectual Freedom Task Force to strengthening connections among publishers, libraries, authors, and readers. We’re incredibly proud to see Skip’s extraordinary contributions and commitment recognized in this way. Congratulations, Skip! https://lnkd.in/gy5xcDMT

"Our goal is simple: to ensure all students have access to the books they need to learn, grow, and understand the world around them." —Dan Novack, VP and Associate General Counsel, Penguin Random House   On July 27, Penguin Random House joined Hachette, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Sourcebooks, and the Authors Guild in filing an amended complaint in Penguin Random House v. Robbins, seeking to protect nine books that the coalition argues should never have been removed from Iowa school libraries. The complaint challenges the overbroad enforcement of Iowa's SF 496, which has led to the removal of works with significant literary, historical, and educational value.   🔗 Read more about our amended complaint and the books at the center of the case: https://lnkd.in/e563nvc2

We're thrilled to share that Lee Boudreaux, VP and Executive Editor at Doubleday, was named the recipient of the Center for Fiction’s 2026 Medal for Editorial Excellence! Throughout her career, Lee has championed extraordinary writers and brought some of the most acclaimed books in contemporary literature to readers around the world. Her editorial work has been recognized with many of publishing’s highest honors, including the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Booker Prize, and more. “Lee pays no attention to fashions or trends. Her only criterion is if she falls in love with what she reads, she wants to bring the book into the world,” Bill Thomas, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief at Doubleday said. 👏 Join us in congratulating Lee and Doubleday on this incredible recognition! https://lnkd.in/eefanx_5

We're thrilled to celebrate the start of this new publishing venture with Texas Monthly! 🎉

I want to share some really exciting news about a project that has, well, pretty much dominated my life for the last two years. It's for all of you who sometimes lie awake wondering if your money will last as long as you do. This fear is pervasive – more than 84% of Gen-X’ers (and nearly as many Boomers and millennials) say they’re "concerned or terrified" about the day their paychecks stop. And it can hit you even if you've done everything right, saving consistently, maxing out your retirement accounts and sacrificing today to make tomorrow possible. The problem is...no one has ever helped you tackle the hardest question: How do you make your money last as long as you do – and actually enjoy it along the way? It's something you can't afford to get wrong. If you do, you’ll either run out of money too soon or you’ll discover too late that you didn’t use your money as much as you could have to enjoy your life. I don't want either of those things to happen to you. Which is why I dug into finding an answer and then explaining it in my new book, "The Forever Paycheck." "The Forever Paycheck" introduces a revolutionary concept: instead of managing a pile of savings you’re terrified to touch, you convert some money into a steady monthly paycheck that lasts a lifetime. The results are remarkable – people who do this spend more (often double what they thought was possible), stress less and actually enjoy the retirement they worked so hard to build, all without running short of funds. New research even links a "Forever Paycheck" to better health and a longer lifespan. Mel Robbins, NYT bestselling author of "The Let Them Theory," has already read it and says: "‘The Forever Paycheck’ is the clear, step-by-step plan that will help you stop guessing, stop stressing, and start using your money with confidence." I want this book in all of your hands because it's packed with actionable advice that works for everyone, regardless of age, portfolio size, or risk tolerance. Now for the ask: "The Forever Paycheck." releases on September 8th, but if you know anything about the book world lately, you know that pre-orders are very, very important. So, please – if I've helped you save for retirement, understand the world of money, or improved your financial life in any way – support this effort. Over a 40-year career, I truly feel this is the most important work I've ever done. Preorder here: https://lnkd.in/eneGcmhz

Congratulations to Sanyu Dillon, President, Random House Publishing Group, on being inducted into the American Marketing Association New York Marketing Hall of Fame and receiving the prestigious “Spirit of New York” distinction. This honor recognizes leaders who embody the city’s creativity, cultural influence, and ability to shape markets.   Sanyu has transformed how books connect with readers through innovative, reader-focused marketing strategies and visionary leadership.    “The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing,” Sanyu Dillon said. “It feels like someone understood you, and the best books do exactly the same thing. If we can keep doing that—building things that feel like understanding rather than interruption—then we’re doing more than our jobs. We’re making it a little more likely that the right story reaches the right person at the right moment.”   Join us in celebrating Sanyu's lasting impact on our industry and New York City!   https://lnkd.in/eUDERveW

We’re proud to celebrate Nic DuFort, Sales Manager for Penguin Random House Publisher Services, on being named Publishers Weekly’s 2026 Sales Rep of the Year.   This prestigious, bookseller-voted honor recognizes Nic’s passion for connecting readers with great books and her deep partnership with independent bookstores.   “It’s the people that keep me coming back,” Nic DuFort said. "Being a rep is relationship-based, and independent booksellers are so dedicated to their communities. You really can make a difference in this world we find ourselves in.”   👏 Congratulations to Nic on this well-deserved honor!   https://lnkd.in/ebEgBNCh

🎉 We’re turning 20… 🎉 Twenty years ago, the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau set out to connect authors and audiences through meaningful conversation. As we celebrate this milestone, we’re grateful to the authors, clients, and partners who made it possible. Together, we’ve brought more than 12,000 events to life—reaching audiences across all 50 states and seven continents. From large stages to intimate gatherings, the goal has always been the same: creating space for connection, conversation, and community. Here’s to the next 20 years of bold ideas, powerful conversations, and books at the center of it all! 🔗 Read more about our journey: https://lnkd.in/djjUAaF5