Why are children’s books so much fun to read? with Greg James and Chris Smith
This week on the Penguin Podcast we jump into the exciting world of children's books and chat to Greg James and Chris Smith about their new book The Kid Who Fell Through Time. Plus we explore why ther...
10 Apr 202536min
Ask Penguin Series 2 Trailer
The Penguin Podcast is back for another series of Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish, as well as the people who work ...
3 Apr 202559s
Jodi Picoult on the theory behind Shakespeare’s plays
In our final bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespeare's plays that inspired her new novel, By Any Other Name.Expl...
24 Jan 20256min
A day in the life of a Publicist with Alison Barrow
In this bonus episode we speak with Alison Barrow, Publicity Director at Penguin Books, to explore the fascinating world of book publicity. Alison shares insights into her role, offering a glimpse int...
23 Jan 20258min
The human experience and AI with Jeanette Winterson
In this bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, Episode 11 - Winter Reads, Jeanette Winterson shares her fascinating perspective on our relationship with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the evolution...
22 Jan 20258min
A day in the life of a Books Editor with Simon Prosser
Ever wondered what the role of an Editor at Penguin Books involves? In our second bonus episode, Rhianna speaks with Publishing Director, Simon Prosser about what a typical day of an editor is like an...
21 Jan 20258min
How to tackle reading the big Classics with Henry Eliot
In a special bonus episode taken from Episode 3: The Classics with Henry Eliot and Gill Hornby we share author and editor Henry Eliot's tips on tackling some of Classics' biggest tomes. Explore the fu...
20 Jan 20257min
What are the best books of the year? (2024)
We round-up a year of reading with recommendations from Penguin colleagues of their favourite books of the year and a look at what they are most excited for you to read in 2025. Explore the full list ...
19 Dec 202412min
