Podcast Episodes

S2 E2: Love and Romance with Emily Henry

Season 2 Episode 2

Bestselling author, and Queen of the Romantic comedy novel, Emily Henry joins us on this week's episode to discuss her brand new book, Great Big Beautiful Life, novels full of spice, and which fictio…

Published on 6 months ago

S2 E1: Children's Books with Greg James and Chris Smith

Season 2 Episode 1

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 the…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

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…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jodi Picoult on the theory behind Shakespeare’s plays

Season 1

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.

Exp…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

A day in the life of a Publicist with Alison Barrow

Season 1

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 in…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

The human experience and AI with Jeanette Winterson

Season 1

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 evolutio…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

A day in the life of a Books Editor with Simon Prosser

Season 1

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 a…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

How to tackle reading the big Classics with Henry Eliot

Season 1

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 f…

Published on 9 months, 1 week ago

Episode 12: Best books of the year

Season 1 Episode 12

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…

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Episode 11: Winter Reads with Jeanette Winterson

Season 1 Episode 11

Joining us this week is award-winning author Jeanette Winterson, as we explore her captivating new collection of ghost stories, Night Side of the River, and provide listeners with reading recommendat…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago