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Religion Book Deals: Oct. 13, 2021
Thomas Nelson signs former NFL star Sam Acho, ‘Do the Thing’ podcaster Rebecca Dotson George brings her debut to David C Cook, and more.
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A Discussion of Bias in Christian Fiction
Several Christian fiction publishers are employing sensitivity readers and taking other steps to responsibly represent marginalized people in books.
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Rachel Held Evans’ Wholehearted Faith Lives On in New Book
The bestselling progressive Christian writer died in 2019 but “a vision doesn’t die with one person,” says her husband who is orchestrating the publishing of Evan’s remaining manuscripts.
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Our Daily Bread Adds Two Editors
Non-denominational Christian publisher Our Daily Bread is expanding its editorial staff with Katara Patton, senior editor, and Joel Armstrong, content editor and product developer.
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How to Talk About Non-Belief: David G. McAfee
In his new book, Hi, I’m An Atheist! What That Means, and How to Talk About It with Others, David G. McAfee draws on personal experiences to help other atheists talk about their lack of belief.
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Amid Strong Sales, Christian Booksellers Look Forward to 2022
Inventory shortages, staffing concerns, and ongoing challenges presented by Covid-19 have not slowed the sales of Bibles, books, and gifts at Christian bookstores.
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David C Cook’s New CEO John Aden is Ready to Go
Former Walmart senior executive John Aden discusses opportunity, purpose, and plans for his new role as president and CEO of David C Cook, a Christian publisher and music company in Colorado Springs, Colo.,
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Board Books Offer Parents a Script for Speaking About God
Board books delight tots and offer parents a script for speaking about God.
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Children’s Book Publishers Wrestle with Picturing God
As faith-based children’s book publishers strive for greater inclusivity and diverse representations of all people within stories, decisions do not always come easily about which pronouns to use for God or what skin color to use in illustrations of Jesus.
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Kids’ Books Fuse Faith and Fun
New faith-based books aim to engage, entertain, and teach young readers, with titles on Christian values, anti-racism, and more.
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Religion Book Deals: Sept. 22, 2021
Broadleaf signs former Miss Canada Tara Teng, W takes on ‘Godly Dating 101,’ a new children’s book from Beaming will celebrate Diwali, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: October 2021
October titles include three books on the Enneagram personality test, the trail of a legendary Buddhist pilgrim, a biography of Muhammad, and a look at the Christian roots of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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New Religion Kids' Imprints on the Block
A number of Christian publishers launched their first children’s titles in 2021 to expand their mission and reach.
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Can ‘Fierce Love’ Save Us? PW Talks to Jacqui Lewis
The first female and the first Black minister of NYC’s 1,500-member Middle Collegiate Church, Dr. Jacqui Lewis explains why she approaches racial justice as a spiritual practice, ways to heal today’s divisions, and her book, ‘Fierce Love' (Nov. 9, Harmony).
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Liturgical Restructures, Focuses on Digital Marketing
A series of promotions at Liturgical Press are part of the Catholic publisher’s efforts to strengthen its digital marketing outreach and enhance books on spirituality, mysticism, and monastic traditional wisdom.
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Obituary: Bishop John Shelby Spong, 90
Episcopal priest, liberal Christian theologian, and prolific author of over 20 books John Shelby Spong died on September 12. He was 90.
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Religion Book Deals: September 8, 2021
New deals include a title on home design done with Jesus in mind, one for children to learn that God conquers fear better than tigers, and a critical look at the dangers of white nationalism.
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: August 2021
Christian living titles lead the way in nonfiction and Amish country novels are tops for fiction.
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Jazz Legend Mary Lou Williams’ Mass Appeal
Author and musician Deanna Witkowski tells PW about how Williams' turn to Catholicism inspired her soulful synergy of jazz and liturgical music.
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Journalist Trains a Novel Lens on Christian Culture
'Christianity Today' news editor Daniel Silliman shows how five novels—and Christian bookstores that sold them—impacted evangelical culture.
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