Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

Popular Topics
Explore By Region
Ann Godoff, influential publisher and founder of Penguin Press, died at 76 from cancer.
Ann Godoff, the influential publisher and founder of Penguin Press, has died at 76 from cancer in Albany, New York.
A key figure in American publishing for over three decades, she rose to prominence at Random House, where she published major bestsellers and Pulitzer Prize winners.
In 2003, she launched Penguin Press, bringing acclaimed authors like Ron Chernow, Michael Pollan, and Steve Coll.
She remained a central force in literary publishing after the 2013 Random House-Penguin merger, overseeing impactful works including memoirs by Gisèle Pelicot and Gavin Newsom.
Known for her precision, quiet intensity, and belief in the enduring power of books, she was a transformative editor who prioritized authorship and literary excellence.
She is survived by her partner, Annik LaFarge, and her brother Peter Godoff.
Ann Godoff, editora influyente y fundadora de Penguin Press, murió a los 76 años de cáncer.