The Penguin Podcast

Bestselling author, and Queen of the Romantic comedy novel, Emily Henry [https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/144452/emily-henry?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&utm_source=penguinwebsite&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] joins us on this week's episode to discuss her brand new book, Great Big Beautiful Life [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455133/great-big-beautiful-life-by-henry-emily/9780241739860?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&utm_source=penguinwebsite&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin], novels full of spice, and which fictional character makes the best book boyfriend. And as ever we solve your book dilemmas with a wide range of romantic fiction recommendations. Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 2: Love and Romance [the-penguin-podcast-series-2-episode-2-love-and-romance?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&utm_source=penguinwebsite&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] And you can download the audiobook here: Great Big Beautiful Life Audiobook [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/455133/great-big-beautiful-life-by-henry-emily/9781405971133?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&utm_source=penguinwebsite&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast [https://www.penguin.co.uk/podcast?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Love+and+romance&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

This week on the Penguin Podcast we jump into the exciting world of children's books and chat to Greg James [https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/145492/greg-james?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Childrens+books&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] and Chris Smith [https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/145493/chris-smith?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Childrens+books&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] about their new book The Kid Who Fell Through Time [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/319592/the-kid-who-fell-through-time-by-smith-greg-james-and-chris/9780241470572?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Childrens+books&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin]. Plus we explore why there is a reading for pleasure crisis and the ways we can encourage kids to read, and we provide plenty of recommendations for children, whatever their age. Explore the full list of the books discussed on this episode and the transcript by visiting: Season 2, Episode 1: Children's Books [https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/articles/the-penguin-podcast-series-2-episode-1-childrens-books?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Childrens+books&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast [https://www.penguin.co.uk/podcast?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Childrens+books&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. The new series launches on Thursday 10th April with a children’s books special and across the series we’ll be covering themes such as Romance, Book Club Books and must-reads for your summer holidays, with episodes featuring your favourite authors. If you’re looking for a book recommendation, follow us on Instagram @penguinukbooks [https://www.instagram.com/penguinukbooks?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Trailer&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] or send us your questions for a chance to be featured by emailing: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk [penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk].   Don't forget to follow the show, so you never miss an episode! Find out more: https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/podcast [https://www.penguin.co.uk/discover/podcast?utm_campaign=Ask+Penguin+Series+2+Trailer&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In our final bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, bestselling author Jodi Picoult  [https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/11760/jodi-picoult?utm_campaign=BonusEpisode5&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin]shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespeare's plays that inspired her new novel, By Any Other Name [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/459200/by-any-other-name-by-picoult-jodi/9780241676042?utm_campaign=BonusEpisode5&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin]. Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting Bonus Episode 5 [https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2025/01/jodi-picoult-on-the-theory-behind-shakespeares-plays?utm_campaign=BonusEpisode5&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast [https://open.acast.com/networks/60eecaf21f9831001383c3bf/shows/60eecae845fc69e6c03398b2/episodes/www.penguin.co.uk/podcast?utm_campaign=BonusEpisode1&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

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 into her daily life as she works with authors and connects their books with readers. Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the transcript by visiting: Bonus Episode 4 [https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/2025/01/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-publicist-with-alison-barrow?utm_campaign=BonusEpisode4&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] Send us a question: penguinpodcast@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast [https://open.acast.com/networks/60eecaf21f9831001383c3bf/shows/60eecae845fc69e6c03398b2/episodes/www.penguin.co.uk/podcast?utm_campaign=BonusEpisode1&utm_source=acast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_camteam=penguin] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.