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Steve Jones reveals devastating day he watched best friend killed inspired new career change

Welsh presenter Steve Jones is the latest guest on our podcast In the Spotlight and chats about his debut novel Call Time, The X Factor USA and Formula 1

Wales Online

The big idea: what if censoring books only makes them more popular?

From Lady Chatterley’s Lover to novels about trans children, attempts to suppress works of literature tend to have the opposite effect

The Guardian - UK

On World Book Day 2023, publisher Penguin India begins their #FictionAddiction initiative

On World Book and Copyright Day today, publisher Penguin Random House India announced their new nationwide initiative called #FictionAddiction, which aims to inspire people to read fiction.

The Times of India

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Susie Orbach: ‘Body uniformity is out of control – there’s no right way to have labia!’

The psychotherapist on body hatred, what’s changed since she wrote Fat Is a Feminist Issue – and the smell of her clients

The Guardian - UK

Penguin to publish 'I'm a Climate Optimist' by activist Aakash Ranison

On World Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22 globally, Penguin Random House India announced the acquisition of a new non-fiction book on the environment by climate change activist Aakash Ranison. Titled 'I'm a Climate Optimist', the book will be released on World Environment Day, which will be marked…

The Times of India

Penguin hand-reared by keeper from birth could be crowned king of the world

Spike has officially made it big in the penguin kingdom and is in the last two finalists vying to be named the most popular penguin in the world

Daily Mirror

Cricketer Faf du Plessi's autobiography to be released in May

Here's some great news for cricket lovers! Celebrated cricketer Francois ‘Faf’ du Plessis is all set to turn an author with his memoir 'Faf Through Fire', which will be released in India in May end this year. The news was shared by his publisher Penguin Random House India on April…

The Times of India

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Novel idea! Penguin install book vending machines at train stations

Penguin Books say they have 'gone back to their roots' by putting a book vending machine at Exeter train station but it's proved so popular that they are now letting travellers vote for another machine at a UK station

Wales Online

Train tomes: Exeter St Davids station opens book vending machine

Penguin Random House has installed a machine in the Devon city’s station, enabling travellers to buy a changing raft of titles, inspired by company founder Allen Lane

The Guardian - UK

Penguins befuddled by journeyman Senators netminder in tight loss to Ottawa

PITTSBURGH — Dominik Hasek wasn’t in net for the Senators Monday evening, but he may as well have been.

Tribune News Service

Penguin moves Delhi HC against trial court injunction on Rana Kapoor book

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to former Yes Bank Managing Director Rana Kapoor on an appeal by publishing house Penguin Random House India against a trial court order asking them to refrain from publishing and distributing a book on him.

The Times of India

The Creator Of Club Penguin Said He Reckons It Will Be Resurrected Brb, Polishing My Igloo

Can't wait to reconnect with my first boyfriend Pengwin783.

Pedestrian.tv

Penguins’ revamped lines lead the way in lopsided win against Flyers

PITTSBURGH — Coach Mike Sullivan’s willingness to switch up his lines in light of an unwelcome absence was rewarded against the Penguins’ hapless intrastate rivals to the east.

Tribune News Service

Modern day dating and love: RJ Sukriti discusses Amy Lea’s new book ‘Exes and Os’

The seventh edition of the LitFest was jam-packed with sessions which are topical and relevant in contemporary times. One such session was that of RJ Sukriti where she discussed Amy Lea's the latest rom-com ‘Exes and Os’ published by Penguin.

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First Roald Dahl, now Ian Fleming’s James Bond books are changed by publishers

Ian Fleming's James Bond novel series is being adjusted for political correctness ahead of its 70th anniversary re-release.

Daily Mirror

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove offensive references after Roald Dahl row

James Bond novels are set to be reissued this year after a team of sensitivity experts deemed some of author Ian Fleming's language 'offensive'

ABC News

Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl books alongside new editions after 'censorship' backlash

Penguin Random House announces it will publish "classic" unaltered versions of Roald Dahl's children's novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites in new editions.

Los Angeles Times

Penguin announces ‘The Roald Dahl Classic Collection’ after outrage over censorship

Penguin has decided Roald Dahl’s books can remain intact after all.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Roald Dahl ‘classic’ books to be published intact after backlash

The move comes after criticism of scores of changes made to “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and other much-loved classics for recent editions published under the company’s Puffin children’s label, in which passages relating to weight, mental health, gender and race were altered.

Daily Mirror

Ricky Gervais mocks 'fragile' people in sweary rant amid Roald Dahl editing debate

Ricky Gervais has teased that he's been 'pondering' whether his work will be amended after his death, with his comments coming following the news that Roald Dahl books were being edited

Asharq Al-Awsat

Penguin to Publish ‘Classic’ Roald Dahl Books after Backlash

Publisher Penguin Random House announced Friday it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels after it received criticism for cuts and rewrites that were intended to make the books suitable for modern readers.

Bangkok Post

Roald Dahl originals revived after backlash

LONDON: Roald Dahl’s famous children’s books including “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda” will be published uncensored later this year, the publisher Puffin said on Friday, bowing to pressure after a public outcry over modernised versions.

The Independent UK

Penguin to publish 'classic' Roald Dahl books after backlash

Publisher Penguin Random House says it will publish “classic” unexpurgated versions of Roald Dahl’s children’s novels, after criticism of cuts and rewrites intended to make the books suitable for modern readers

The Independent UK

Roald Dahl Classic Collection to be released after criticism of recent editing

The publishing company said they had ‘listened to the debate over the past week’.

Chronicle Live

McVitie's cutting pack size of Digestives, Club and Penguin bars in 'shrinkflation' move

Shoppers will get smaller packets for the same price as iconic brand joins list of manufacturers trying to counter increased costs

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