Penguin Random House

Penguin Random House is one of the world’s largest publishing companies, with its global headquarters in New York City, United States. The company was formed in 2013 through the merger of Penguin Group and Random House. It is majority owned by Bertelsmann, with Pearson having previously held a minority stake before Bertelsmann became the sole owner. Penguin Random House publishes fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, educational titles, and reference works in print, eBook, and audiobook formats. Its books are released mainly in English, with many also translated into other languages. The company serves readers across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Latin America, and Africa, working with celebrated authors such as Stephen King, John Grisham, Michelle Obama, and Margaret Atwood. Its broad catalog appeals to readers of every age and interest around the world.