Books have the power to bring us to far off locales and different eras. But what if our time and place were brought to books?

Here are 11 novels you'll want to be in the know about this year.

‘The Billie Holliday of poetry’ was ignored by the male establishment, but her pioneering autofiction is finally be recognised around the world.

Little learners can practise their shapes and the days of the week, enjoy playtime and numbers, and find out about colours, family trees and making friends.

From challenging inequality to building confidence, Penguin Talks offer fresh ways of thinking to enhance home schooling.

From splendiferous Roald Dahl activities to stickering fun with the Hatchimals, readers will be spoilt for choice with this list of sticker books. Great for rainy days or when you're housebound.

A guide to the iconic American author, essayist, poet and playwright.

A month-by-month guide to the most exciting and anticipated fiction and non-fiction.

When Alzheimer's and heart disease hit her family, Octavia Bright turned to ancient philosophy.

Reading to inspire small improvements in your diet, mental health and more this year.

What's been in the Penguin.co.uk mailbox this month?

From James Nestor to Wim Hof, bestselling authors are exploring how learning to breathe properly could be the key to good health – for lockdown and beyond.

The man behind the heartfelt brushwork of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse on Tolstoy, lost love and… falling over in a rhinoceros costume.

The author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia opens up about her incredible writing life.

Alexandra Heminsley on womanhood, gaining confidence and her partner's transition.

If you’re completely new to Jeff Kinney’s world-famous Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, can we just start by saying that we’re completely and utterly jealous of you?

It's a new year and that means new books to inspire, educate and entertain! So, we've put together a list of the Ladybird books to watch out for in 2021.

From magical adventures and hilarious fictional diaries to body-positive picture books, we've put together a list of the Puffin books to watch out for in 2021.

Moving to the country has rarely seemed so tempting as this year. But don't write cities off just yet, argues Metropolis author Ben Wilson.

Christie Watson on why we need frontline health workers advising the government on its Covid-19 response.

To fix the future, we need to teach an accurate account of he past says author Mohsin Zaidi

Join Priyanka in conversation to hear about her bold risk-taking, her multiculturalism and her activism. This is an evening not to be missed.

An exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Ottolenghi himself about his life in flavour, and find inspiration for your own cooking.

Join British astronaut Tim Peake has he relives his six-month mission to the International Space Station, and the surprising journey that took him there.