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Rick Warren Brings a New Book to Zondervan
The megachurch pastor and bestselling author of ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ is writing his first new book in over a decade. The title, ‘Created to Dream: The 6 Phases God Uses to Grow Your Faith,’ is slated for publication on April 11.
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Renouncing the American Gospel: 'PW' Talks to David Platt
David Platt is following up on his 2010 bestselling ‘Radical—’ a critique of the role Christianity plays in the American culture—with an indictment of the American gospel, which he defines as a prioritization of “comfort, power, politics, and prosperity.”
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: March 2023
New books in religion and spirituality include a guide to marriage based on the Enneagram, an examination of women in the early Christian church, the latest from bestselling author and New Testament scholar Bart Ehrman, and more.
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Actress Chrissy Metz Talks to God in a Debut Kids' Book
Chrissy Metz, best known for her role on the TV series 'This is Us,' introduces young readers to God as "a warm, safe light" in ‘When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.'
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Christian Retail Sales Dipped in 2022
The Parable Group’s annual 'State of Christian Retailing' report found that sales for Christian bookstores decreased 2.4% from 2021 to 2022. Nevertheless, retailers in the category remain encouraged about sales in 2023.
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Religion Book Deals: February 8, 2023
A children’s book from a TikTok star lands at Zonderkidz; Baker Books takes three pastors’ wives “tell-all;” Moody’s guide to military marriage, and more.
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Tracing the Spiritual Power of Publishing: Stephen Prothero
Stephen Prothero, author of 'God the Bestseller: How One Editor Transformed American Religion a Book at a Time' (HarperOne, Mar. 14), explores Eugene Exman's role in publishing books that remade America's religious life.
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January Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Tops; ‘Redeeming Love’ Remains #1
Proverbs 31 Ministry president and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst takes #1 in Religion Nonfiction with her latest release, ‘Good Boundaries and Goodbyes.’ Francine Rivers maintains the top perch in Religion Fiction from last month with ‘Redeeming Love.’
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New Books Confront a World of Suffering
Christian and Buddhist book publishers see new demand for titles that address mental and physical problems that have been exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Meditation Book Helps Kids Find Their Calm
Author Britney Winn Lee is bringing body-scan meditation to young readers in ‘Good Night, Body: Finding Calm from Head to Toe,’ featuring a guide to acknowledging and relaxing each body part, tranquil illustrations, and notes for parents.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: February 2023
The latest title from Bible teacher and bestselling author Joyce Meyer, actress Roma Downey’s angel-inspired devotional, and more religion and spirituality books that are hitting the shelves in February.
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New Book Teaches Christians to Find Nuance in News
Rachel Wightman, the author of 'Faith and Fake News: A Guide to Consuming Information Wisely' (Eerdmans, May), emphasizes the importance of fact-checking as an expression of faith in online spaces.
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Religion Book Deals: January 25, 2023
A trio of scholars examine the nature of suffering in a book for IVP; Salem agrees to publish prayers ‘for desperate times;’ a kids’ story about Bryson, a bison, heads to Zonderkidz; and more.
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The Enneagram Meets Niche Categories
Following the success of Enneagram books published in 2016 and onward, Christian publishers are applying the ancient personality typing system to relationships as well as spiritual and professional growth.
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Lucky Meetups Lead to a Different Kind of Bible Book
A collage artist, a Jewish educator, an editor, and an art director team up on a unique children's book.
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Religion Page-to-Screen Adaptations in 2023
Several books with religious themes are headed to the silver screen this year, including ‘Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,’ ‘Jesus Revolution,’ and ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’
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A Love for Women: PW Talks to Beth Moore
Beth Moore, a Bible teacher whose books have sold over 17.5 million copies since 1994, is telling the story of her life in ‘All My Knotted Up Life’—the first book since announcing her split from the Southern Baptist denomination in 2021.
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December Religion Bestsellers: ‘Faith Still Moves Mountains’ #1 in Nonfiction; Rivers Reigns in Fiction
Fox News host Harris Faulkner’s ‘Faith Still Moves Mountains’ remains in the #1 spot on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list for December; Francine Rivers takes three spots on Religion Fiction.
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Paul Pastor Joins Zondervan Books
Paul J. Pastor, previously an editor at WaterBrook & Multnomah, joined Zondervan Books as senior acquisitions editor on December 27.
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Religion Book Deals: January 11, 2023
A minister’s ode to commitment lands at Convergent, magician Taylor Hughes brings a book to Salem, actress Michelle McKinney Hammond moves to Whitaker, and more.
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