This September, Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan tell the story of Country Music in an 8-part PBS series Burns calls “as good if not the best we’ve ever done.” American history as much as the history of a musical genre, the documentary will reinvigorate fans of country music and have them looking for more stories. This backlist collection of top sellers in the genre includes our top-selling biographies and memoirs of the greatest country musicians of all time, from George Jones to Jewel to Willie Nelson and more.

Yoga may help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower your heart rate. According to a recent survey conducted by the Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal, between 2012 and 2016 the number of Americans doing yoga rose from 20.4 million to 36 million. In fact yoga popularity statistics show that 15% of Americans have done yoga in the last 6 months. This list will help stock yoga shelves with the best of the backlist.

2019 marks 50 years of visiting our favorite furry friends (and countless celebrity guests!) on Sesame Street. Make sure your accounts are ready to celebrate this beloved children’s brand with Penguin Random House Adult titles featuring stories on the show’s journey and creator Jim Henson.

As the world faces ongoing and ever-present challenges, it’s critical to understand one of the most powerful forces operating on people, communities and corporations – government and politics in the US and around the world. This collection of titles represents the bestselling PRH backlist titles in the category. Although these topics are of interest year-round, Election Day is approaching and a great time to serve these titles up to consumers.

BURN AFTER WRITING is a legit Gen Z sensation! With more than 8 million views of #burnafterwriting on the social media video app Tik Tok, sales are soaring – up more than 9600% over prior year. TarcherPerigee is adding 16 pages of new content to future reprints and plans extensive fall advertising and social campaigns, so don’t miss the moment. 

The 2019 New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 3rd. Prep yourself and your accounts for race day with event fast facts and PRH’s best backlist books by and about runners.

Cookbooks are truly the gift that keeps on giving all year. Help your accounts become a busy shopper’s ultimate destination by stocking their shelves with PRH’s most-gifted backlist cookbooks—featuring celebrity chefs, the latest kitchen trends and gadgets, new perspectives on culinary classics, and much more.

“It’s August, so I wanted to let you know about a few books I’ve been reading this summer, in case you’re looking for some suggestions. To start, you can’t go wrong by reading or re-reading the collected works of Toni Morrison. Beloved, Song of Solomon, The Bluest Eye, Sula, everything else — they’re transcendent, all of them. You’ll be glad you read them. And while I’m at it, here are a few more titles you might want to explore.” President Barack Obama on Instagram, 8/14/19

The literary equivalent of the Christmas sweater is getting more and more popular each holiday season! Whether they’re stocking stuffers, gifts for funny gift exchanges, or simply a silly addition to the gift pile, here are PRH’s bestselling backlist titles for the occasion. 

Hanukkah 2019 will be celebrated from Sunday, December 22nd through Monday, December 30th. Help accounts commemorate this occasion by stocking up on key backlist titles focused on Jewish culture and traditions.

Thanksgiving tables can be stocked with more than just cookbooks! Check out these titles on Gratitude to get customers in the mood for the holiday.