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Adriana Trigiani to Release First Female-Authored Godfather Novel 2027

5/19/2026

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Penguin Random House announced that bestselling author Adriana Trigiani will publish the estate-approved Godfather novel “Connie” in fall 2027.
Trigiani, the first woman authorized for a Godfather book, will tell the story of Connie Corleone and has received approval from Mario Puzo’s estate.
Random House will launch the title globally, with translation rights sold and UAE stores such as Kinokuniya and Magrudy’s slated to carry it by October/November 2027.

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Penguin Random House announced that bestselling author Adriana Trigiani will publish the estate-approved Godfather novel “Connie” in fall 2027.
Trigiani, the first woman authorized for a Godfather book, will tell the story of Connie Corleone and has received approval from Mario Puzo’s estate.
Random House will launch the title globally, with translation rights sold and UAE stores such as Kinokuniya and Magrudy’s slated to carry it by October/November 2027.