New Novel From Shteyngart Will Be an ‘International Thriller’

The book from Random House, the author writes in an email, is “what happens when a spreadsheet jockey trades in her Excel for a Glock 22.”

    



New Book on Snowden Revelations From Guardian Writer

The first major book on the subject, from Luke Harding, a reporter for The Guardian, is being published in the United States on Friday.

    



Random House Plans Release of Norman Mailer Books

The publishing campaign, which will include a new essay collection, is aimed at introducing Norman Mailer’s work to a younger generation of readers.

    



Random House Acquires Novel by Ruth Reichl

The novel, to be released in May, is Ms. Reichl’s first, and the publisher has acquired two more.

    



Graduation Speech by George Saunders to Become a Book

Random House said the speech, a reminder of the power of kindness, would appear as “Congratulations, by the Way” next year.

    

E-Book Ruling Gives Amazon an Advantage

A federal judge’s antitrust finding against Apple over e-book prices underscores how much the book industry has changed and bolsters the advantage held by the online retailer.

    

Penguin and Random House Merge, Saying Change Will Come Slowly

The new company, Penguin Random House, will control more than 25 percent of the trade book market in the United States.

    

Publisher Drops Book Deal With TV Chef Paula Deen

Fans had made a to-be-published book by Paula Deen a top seller on Amazon, but the publisher, Random House, joined the list of business partners that have cut ties to the embattled chef.

    

Media Decoder: Beastie Boys Sign Memoir Deal

The surviving members of the hip-hop group have signed a deal with Spiegel & Grau for a characteristically eclectic book, with a planned fall 2015 release.

    

Jason Segel to Write Children’s Book Series

The books from the actor, written with a co-author, will be aimed at middle-grade students and published by Random House.

    

Media Decoder: Random House Adds a Big Name in Fitness

David Zinczenko, the former Rodale executive who wrote the “Eat This, Not That” series, will write three books on exercise, diet and nutrition, and form a new imprint, Zinc Ink.