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Books Connect Us

Booking Overview

A publisher-backed author interview show focused on conversations about newly released books, with recurring external guests who are authors and occasional publishing professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch established or emerging authors with Penguin Random House titles, especially those with distinctive genre expertise, cultural perspectives, or strong book-world credentials; booking is likely high difficulty for outsiders because the guest roster is closely tied to the publisher’s own authors and releases.

Metrics

Episodes: 146

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 66.6k subscribers

Instagram: 1.0M followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

pstango@penguinrandomhouse.com

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Host

Chris Jackson - Editor and publisher known for his work in book publishing, including as an editor and publisher at One World, an imprint of Random House.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Authors with a forthcoming or recently published Penguin Random House book, particularly established or bestselling writers in fiction, romance, fantasy, memoir, or literary nonfiction. Publishing professionals may also appear when directly connected to a featured title.
Required Achievements:  
Published books with Penguin Random House, Bestseller recognition, Distinctive genre or thematic expertise, Notable professional experience in book publishing or marketing

Recent Guest Discussions

Mark Malkoff - Johnny Carson’s Career, Late-night Television History, And Stories From LOVE JOHNNY Carson.

Danielle L. Jensen - Fantasy World-building, Character Development, And A FATE INKED IN Blood.

Elise Kova - Building Fantasy Worlds, Creating Memorable Characters, And Developing ARCANA Academy.

Bianca Ducasse - The Publishing And Marketing Context Surrounding RAISING Hare.

Chloe Dalton - Raising A Wild Hare, Memoir Writing, And The Experiences Behind RAISING Hare.

Recent Topics

Books, Authors, Fiction, Romance, Memoir

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Books Connect Us
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The Storied History of Johnny Carson with Mark Malkoff | LOVE JOHNNY CARSON

September 21, 2026

Mark Malkoff discusses his book LOVE JOHNNY CARSON, sharing untold stories about the King of Late Night and his legendary TV tenure.  Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714761/love-johnny-carson-by-mark-malkoff-with-david-ritz/   --

How Do Elise Kova & Danielle Jensen Write Unforgettable Characters?

September 14, 2026

Elise Kova (ARCANA ACADEMY) and Danielle L. Jensen (A FATE INKED IN BLOOD) walk through how they build their fantasy worlds and write unforgettable characters.  About ARCANA ACADEMY: Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards—a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it seems her luck has run dr...

The Magical True Story Behind RAISING HARE with Chloe Dalton

September 07, 2026

Chloe Dalton discusses her memoir RAISING HARE, sharing the magical experience of raising a wild animal and how it inspired her New York Times bestseller. She is joined by Bianca Ducasse, her book marketer from Penguin Random House.  Read the book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761910/raising-hare-by-chloe-dalton/    

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Frequently asked questions

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Books Connect Us
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How do I get in touch with Books Connect Us?

Its publicly listed email is pstango@penguinrandomhouse.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Books Connect Us?

The publicly listed email for Books Connect Us: pstango@penguinrandomhouse.com.

How many listeners does Books Connect Us have?

Podseeker estimates Books Connect Us reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Books Connect Us?

Books Connect Us typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Authors with a forthcoming or recently published Penguin Random House book, particularly established or bestselling writers in fiction, romance, fantasy, memoir, or literary nonfiction. Publishing professionals may also appear when directly connected to a featured title. Common among recent guests: Published books with Penguin Random House; Bestseller recognition; Distinctive genre or thematic expertise. Recent guests include Mark Malkoff, Danielle L. Jensen, and Elise Kova.

How hard is it to get booked on Books Connect Us?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Books Connect Us cover?

Recent episodes cover Books, Authors, Fiction, Romance, and Memoir. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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