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…

Author David Haskell delves into the wonders of music and speech on Earth, from insect sounds in rainforests to frog…

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…

On a stormy night, the author discovered scattered pages in a park, and after assembling them, she found herself…

This explores how our environment shapes our thoughts and actions, revealing that our choices are influenced by various…

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 book teaches how small behavioral changes can lead to significant personal and professional improvement. We often…

This encourages individuals to create a personal rumpus room, allowing them to let loose, trash, and spew. It outlines…

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…

In 1979, Iranian militants captured dozens of American hostages at the American embassy in Tehran, sparking a 444-day…

This collection of essays offers a humorous and poignant exploration of the United States, seen through the eyes of an…