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‘Muslims of the Heartland’ Highlights the Midwest’s Diverse History
Religious studies professor Edward Curtis, who is a descendent of Syrian Midwesterners, collects portraits of Muslim life in the American Midwest starting in the 1900s, revealing how individuals were able to establish their Syrian Muslim American identity in a region often thought of as exclusively white in his book, ‘Muslims of the Heartland (NYU).’
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December Religion Bestsellers: Fox News Hosts Takeover; Mitch Albom Tops in Fiction
Two books by Fox News personalities—one by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy and another by Shannon Bream—cracked the top five on our Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list for December. Mitch Albom tops in Religion FIction with his latest novel, ‘The Stranger in the Lifeboat.’
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Loyola Relocates, Gears Up for Digital Growth
Catholic publisher Loyola moves its Chicago offices closer to O’Hare International Airport as it beefs up its audio, video, and other multimedia product offerings.
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Religion Book Deals: January 12, 2022
Popular author of dozens of books and Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön brings her latest work to Shambhala; longtime political journalist Jon Ward lands at Brazos; Broadleaf signs a gift book by ‘Consider it BlackLit’ podcaster Kim Singleton, and more.
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Abuse Survivor Weighs ‘How Much Is a Little Boy Worth?’
Rachael Denhollander, the first former gymnast to publicly accuse physician Larry Nassar of sexual abuse, is addressing issues of identity and self-worth that boys face in a new children’s book.
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Richard Baker of Family-Owned Publisher Dies at 86
Former president and chairman at Baker Book House Richard Baker died on December 12. He was 86.
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Is Work Replacing Religion in America?
Ethnographer Carolyn Chen draws on research conducted in the Silicon Valley to argue why the workplace is increasingly replacing houses of worship and how some tech giants have appropriated religious language and culture in her new book, ‘Work, Pray, Code.'
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: January 2022
Religion publishers are starting off the New Year with new releases from bestselling authors Lysa TerKeurst and Joyce Meyer, a guided journal from singer Michelle Williams, the life story of ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne, and more.
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Religion Book Deals: Dec. 8, 2021
Atria Books is publishing a memoir by former Washington Football Team’s quarterback Robert Griffin III; Baker signed a two-book deal with debut author and speaker on race Ally Henny; Center Street is spotlighting the faith lives of George H.W. and Barbara Bush, and more.
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2021 Religion Publishing Highlights
Personnel changes at the top of some of religion publishing's biggest players were among the most significant shifts to take place in the industry over the past year, as told through PW’s coverage.
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PW's Top 10 Religion Stories of 2021
From the launch of IVP Kids imprint to Beth Moore’s departure from LifeWay, here are PW’s most-read religion stories of 2021.
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Bossy with a Smile: Jennie Allen
Open up because Allen, author of ‘Find Your People’ and an evangelical publishing powerhouse, will march in and do your dishes if that’s what it takes to befriend and disciple you.
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Religion Book Deals: Nov. 24, 2021
‘Exvangelical’ podcaster Blake Chastain lands at Convergent, IVP takes two more from pastor Brian Zahnd, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: December 2021
Ian Morgan Cron follows up his bestselling ‘The Road Back to You’ with another book on the Enneagram—an ancient personality typing system; the first book by home organization expert Jen Robin, and more.
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Strong Roots: Exploring Heartland Publishing 2021
Midwest religion and spirituality publishers draw inspiration from their communities to meet readers’ needs.
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Authors Tap Spiritual Wisdom from Different Wells
Women authors are bringing their distinctive faith journeys to the fore in new books. These three authors aren’t well-known—yet. But publishers expect that their voices will resonate with many.
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New Faith-Based Books Face Up to a Messy World
New books by women writers of faith tackle racism, abortion, mental health, and other tough subjects.
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Former LifeWay President Thom Rainer Moves to Tyndale
Tyndale announced a multi-year, multi-book deal with Thom Rainer, former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, days after Rainer's non-compete clause with LifeWay expired.
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October Religion Bestsellers: ‘Jesus Listens’ Debuts at #1, Karen Kingsbury Tops
‘Jesus Listens,’ a follow up to Sarah Young’s bestselling devotionals ‘Jesus Calling’ and ‘Jesus Always,’ tops our religion nonfiction bestsellers list for October. In fiction, Karen Kingbury takes #1 with the latest installment to her Baxter Family series, ‘Forgiving Paris.’
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Amid Radical Changes, David Edmonds Examines ‘Future Morality’
In his new book, 'Future Morality,' David Edmonds collects writings of contemporary philosophers focused on the moral issues we may face in the near future, including changes to medicine, communication, and humans’ relationship to machines.
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