Introducing... the Penguin Book Vending Machine! In 1935, Sir Allen Lane was inspired to create Penguin Books when he couldn't find a good book to read at Exeter St. David's train station. We've gone back to our roots to ensure modern day commuters won't face the same problem.

RIP Dame Jilly Cooper (1937 – 2025) ⁠ ⁠ It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to the irreplaceable Jilly Cooper. A true trailblazer of literature who changed the course of popular fiction forever with Riders and the Rutshire Chronicles, she was an inspiration to a

Preorder Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run and you could win one of only 175 slipcased limited signed editions plus an exclusive colour vinyl of the forthcoming WINGS LP and more! Numbered and signed by @PaulMcCartney himself, find full details here: https://t.co/7RelPSvqDT

No school library? Apply now for #LibrariesForPrimaries from @Literacy_Trust! ✅ 500 FREE books ✅ FREE library furniture ✅ FREE teacher training ✅ Worth £6,500+ Apply for 2025/26 👉 https://t.co/e1sb8z4Ezv #LibrariesForPrimaries #PrimaryTeachers #Literacy #Edutwitter

Akiyuki Nosaka's Grave of the Fireflies, the story that inspired Isao Takahata's 1988 film, is being published in English by @classicpenguins on 4th September. An essential addition to every Ghibli bookshelf.

It's out! The Heretic of Cacheu was published a week ago https://t.co/X97jTPjtnd The urgency of understanding that multifaith and multiethnic societies are historical norms is immense. Historical cases as discussed here are an important part of that. Tks @PenguinUKBooks

#NorthernLights was first published 30 years ago today! What better way to celebrate than a cover reveal for the final chapter in Lyra Belacqua's story?! Introducing... The Rose Fields by @PhilipPullman 🌹🏜️ Cover illustration by Christopher Wormell. Out this September:

We're thrilled to have been at the Treasury yesterday evening to hear the Chancellor of the Exchequer commit to ensuring every primary school in the country will have a library by the end of this Parliament.⁠ After years of collaborative partnership working and the success of

We’re thrilled to see the government’s announcement today of a national reading campaign. We look forward to working closely with the National @Literacy_Trust and other partners to reintroduce millions of children to the joy and magic found in books ❤️ #NationalYearOfReading2026

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🚨 We've teamed up with Jet2holidays to give you the chance to win an unforgettable summer family getaway and £200 worth of books for the perfect holiday reading 👉 https://t.co/pIXXweD13T

Sunday at Nothing Like a Book is bringing the magic, the romance, and the power 💫📖 ⁠ Get involved 👉 https://t.co/DndriFYCvG

Our CEO, Tom Weldon, looks back on 90 years of the Penguin brand with @thebookseller 🐧👇

🚨 Want to WIN a luxury Scottish escape & signed copy of Ruth Jones' latest novel #ByYourSide? 🚨 We’ve teamed up with @LNER to give you the chance to win a 5-star getaway at @Ness_Walk 😍🌟 Enter our competition NOW: https://t.co/cyvXi90U3N

We are SO excited to be bringing the Nothing Like A Book weekender to Truman's Brewery this July! Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/F3SNQCMmfh

Just LOOK at this new collection 😍🧜‍♀️ Featuring neglected works of popular mid-to-late 20th century novels written by women. We can’t wait to share it with everyone!

We’re over the moon that #TheSafekeep has WON the Women’s Prize for Fiction! Huge congratulations Yael van der Wouden 👏👏👏

Reading enjoyment among children and young people continues to decline, according to new National @Literacy_Trust research. Read the full report – and find out how to help us #GrowAGenerationOfReaders – here: https://t.co/g8myvvyleG

👻WE’RE LOOKING FOR #HORROR WRITERS👻 #ThePenguinMichaelJosephUndiscoveredWritersPrize for 2025 is officially opening for submissions on the 10th of June! Find out more 👉 https://t.co/WG1R1vy0vP Thank to our spectacular author C.J. Tudor for the spoooooky announcement!