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Colleen Hoover’s Effect on Christian Romance
Religion publishers discuss the star author’s impact on the category of contemporary Christian romance.
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Redefining Christian Fiction
Religion publishers discuss an evolution in Christian novels: clean is still king, but faith-based content can vary.
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Religious Publishers Remain Faithful to Fiction
Inspirational and faith-based fiction expands its subgenres and finds a ripe market of readers.
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2023 Christopher Awards Honor Books on Recovery, Inspiration
Winners of the 74th Annual Christopher Awards, which recognize books for adults and young people that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit," include ‘Wild Ride’ by Hayley Arceneaux’s (Convergent) and other books published by religion houses.
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Three Books on Spirituality and Singleness
New titles explore biblical perspectives of singleness while urging churches to reconsider and better meet the needs of unmarried Christians.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2023
A look at sobriety through a faith lens, an exploration of toxic masculinity and purity culture, and Karen Kingsbury’s newest installment to the Baxter Family series are among new religion and spirituality books publishing in April.
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Religion Book Deals: March 22, 2023
Popular children’s book author Jane Yolen moves to Behrnan House’s Apples & Honey imprint, Brazos signs up for ‘Embodied Living,’ Baker buys 'Safe Church,' and more.
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New Leaf Publishing Gets New Owners
New Leaf Publishing Group, a Green Forest, Ark .-based Christian publisher of homeschool curriculum as well as print, digital, audio books for the trade, has been acquired by a group of investors.
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'Keep Your Eyes Open' and Other Lessons from a Zen Priest
In ‘Turning Words’ (Shambhala), Zen priest and musician Hozan Alan Senauke, shares a collection of stories from his life that include teachings learned from Buddhist luminaries such as His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Joan Halifax, Joanna Macy, and dozens of others.
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Kregel Names New Director of Academic, Ministry Imprints
In response to growth in the categories, Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Christian publisher Kregel Publications has named Kristina Vandiver director of the Kregel Academic and Ministry imprints.
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A Novel Thriller Offers Spiritual Truths
Stephanie Landsem, author of the suspense-thriller 'Code Name Edelweiss', discusses the work of religious fiction and how stories can help illuminate Jewish and Christian teachings.
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Religion Book Deals: March 8, 2023
Tim Keller, whose books have sold over two million copies, is bringing four new titles to Zondervan; Tyndale Refresh signs a debut author’s guide to intentions and wellness, and more.
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IVP Shifts Operations to Focus on Editorial Strengths
In a move its says will allow it to focus on acquisitions and reaching younger, digital-driven readers, IVP is outsourcing its distribution and product fulfillment services via Longleaf Services. The switch will eliminate 13 positions at IVP by September 1.
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New Books Connect Brain Health and Spirituality
In the wellness category, which continues to amass reader interest and range, four books are looking at the impact spirituality has on brain health.
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Adding Spiritual Depth to Wellness Books
Categories collide in religion books geared toward personal well-being.
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PJ Library Unveils a Braille Haggadah, More Passover Resources for Kids
PJ Library, a nonprofit program that distributes 245,000 books each month free to families in the U.S. and Canada, has partnered with the Jewish Braille Institute on a braille edition of its family-friendly guide to the Passover seder, 'In Every Generation: A PJ Library Family Haggadah.'
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Religion Book Deals: February 22, 2023
Artist and author Ruth Chou Simons moves to Thomas Nelson with a six-book deal, a fictional retelling of the Bible’s Tamar lands at Paraclete, and more.
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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.