Penguin Books

This book explores the history and influence of Kraftwerk, a band that revolutionized music, fused sound, technology,…

For over twenty years, Garry Kasparov, the youngest undisputed World Champion, dominated chess. Known for confounding…

This bestselling book offers a fresh and humorous perspective on George Washington, challenging traditional views of the…

Vibrant art paired with astonishing facts and humorous anecdotes. Misha Maynerick Blaise loves birds, and in this…

Explore the global struggle over reproductive rights, emphasizing its significance not only as a matter of justice but…

This adult coloring book, designed by the creator of popular titles, offers a festive collection of holiday-themed…

In the 17th-century frontier town of Springfield, a series of disturbing events—such as spoiled food, ill livestock,…

This collection brings together deeply moving letters that explore the complex emotions of grief, from the anguish of…

The Invention of Russia traces how a country that once embraced freedom came to be an authoritarian police state, once…

This book delves into the chilling rise of women in the Italian Mafia, challenging the traditional image of masculinity…

This book is a humorous and candid account of life in France, from a Vanity Fair and GQ writer. Author John von Sothen…

This work offers a refreshing perspective on spirituality, advocating for a new form of spiritual life that is inclusive…

Paul Hawkes has spent over a decade researching organizations in the worldwide movement for social and environmental…

This book is intended for readers who consider themselves weird, for people who want to make sense of their seeming…

This book is for people that are interested in historical looks at magic, culture, mythology and folklore. This work…

This book is a quirky look into a side of pop music — the side that attracts the morally bankrupt, the unhinged, the…

What is an event that transpired years ago now, still echoes in a way that’s tragically familiar; in the wake of…

This collection compiles heartfelt and humorous letters about dogs, showcasing the deep affection people have for their…

Thirteen-year-old Benny Oh begins hearing voices from objects in his house after his father’s death. The voices convey…

From Napoléon Bonaparte to Ayn Rand, Nelson Mandela to Frida Kahlo, this touching collection showcases the ardors of…

Tossing a recyclable in the bin isn't always so simple a task, or rather it is until it isn't. Given how variable…

American cultural broadcast figure Mister Rogers has compiled a selection of letters and replies that will illuminate…

With a population that’s roughly half of Portland and just under that of Cleveland’s, Iceland boasts a surprising…

A history of Latin America traces the region's development from the Spanish and Portuguese conquests to the rise of…

While it seems like you have plenty of choice when it comes to whiskey, in actually 95% of whiskey in America is owned…

This book explores the history of the rural and small-town heartland of America, uncovering hidden connections with the…

From professor of Atlantic History Marcus Rediker, this book shines light on one of the darkest series of events in…

In this eye-opening book, flies are shown to be far more than just annoying pests; they play vital roles in ecosystems…

Did you know the US has a Memory Championship? Or there there are tricks mentalists use to train their memories? Memory…

This is an adventure-filled memoir of a scientist’s quest to develop new ways of fighting disease and illness through…