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Pema Chödrön's Impact on Buddhist Publishing
The acclaimed Buddhist teacher and octogenarian is creating a legacy in Buddhist publishing, and she is fearless about the prospect of death in her new book, but it's likely not her last title.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2022
A new portrait of Mother Teresa from her former advisor, Pope Francis’s response to the pandemic, and a book on finding one’s purpose from pastor Dharius Daniels are among the new titles publishing in September.
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Christian Retailers Gather at ‘Right-Sized’ CPE
The summer Christian Product Expo (CPE) took place in Lexington, Ky., from Aug. 14-16, attracting 648 attendees, including Christian bookstore owners, publishers, authors, and agents for training sessions, product launches, and networking.
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Religion Book Deals: August 24, 2022
A Black Muslim leader is bringing his life story and work to Broadleaf; novelists Tosca Lee and Marcus Brotherton are joining forces on a WWII story coming from Revell, and more.
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Stoddard Joins Thomas Nelson as V-P, Publisher
Andrew Stoddard, editorial director at WaterBrook and Multnomah, is moving to HarperCollins Christian Publishing's Thomas Nelson imprint as v-p, publisher, effective September 7.
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Stars Add Power to Devotionals
Well-known figures such as Roma Downey, Tim Tebow, and Lysa TerKeurst are writing devotionals in order to reach audiences in new ways.
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Bibles that Broker Hope
Bible sales remain strong, and Christian publishers are offering new translations and editions to meet today’s needs.
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Daily Readings for Difficult Chapters
New devotionals offer a spiritual balm against uncertainty, trauma, and more of today’s biggest challenges.
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Obituary: Frederick Buechner
Widely recognized as one of the great Christian writers of the 20th century, Frederick Buechner died on August 15. He was 96.
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New Book Explores the Biology Behind Belief
Neuroscientist John C. Wathey, Ph.D., examines a neuroscientific link between the phantom limb phenomenon, infant/mother attachment, and the belief in God in his new book, 'The Phantom God: What Neuroscience Reveals about the Compulsion to Believe' (Prometheus, Oct.).
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July Religion Bestsellers: ‘Positive Thinking’ Hits #2; Debby Giusti’s Debut
Norman Vincent Peale, known as the father of positive thinking, takes #2 in Religion Nonfiction with his 60-year-old mega-bestseller, ‘The Power of Positive Thinking;’ Debby Giusti debuts at #2 on our Religion Fiction bestsellers list with her new Christian romance, ‘Soldier Protector.’
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Catholic Houses See Hunger for Spiritual Titles
PW spoke with several Catholic publishers about hot topics, trends, and challenges in today's market. Many are optimistic despite soaring production costs and scattered audiences.
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Religion Book Deals: August 10, 2022
Mikella VanDyke, founder of the Chasing Sacred website and conference, signs a multi-book deal with Tyndale; Broadleaf takes a chronicle of the strides Black churches have made toward food security, novelist Katie Powner brings a new romance to Bethany; and more.
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Pope Francis Brings ‘Joy and Hope’ to Worthy
Worthy Books is publishing Pope Francis’s response to the pandemic in ‘A Gift of Joy and Hope’ on September 27.
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Star Signs to Live By
New books on astrology multiply as readers search for ways to take fate into their own hands.
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: July 27, 2022
Robin Jones Gunn brings a new trilogy to Revell; Katie Davis Majors lands a triple book deal at Multnomah, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2022
New books by Kathie Lee Gifford, Senator Tim Scott, and more are coming from religion and spirituality publishers in August.
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Witch Books Hold Power
As part of a continuing publishing trend, witchcraft books continue to draw the interest of readers, especially those seeking empowerment.
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Meet the Editor: Valerie Weaver-Zercher
An acquiring editor at Broadleaf Books hunts for diverse writers who take on 'the urgent issues of our day.'
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PJ Library Focuses on Widening Its Reach
PJ Library, the nonprofit organization that sends free Jewish children’s books to families around the world, is prioritizing titles that reflect the diversity of Jewish life as it grows its in-house publishing imprint.