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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: May 2021
'The Women of the Bible Speak,' remained #1 in nonfiction, while a novel written just before the start of World War Ii landed at #6 on the fiction list.
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Religion Book Deals: June 9, 2021
Michael Todd (‘Relationship Goals’) calls for ‘Crazy Faith,’ a marketing pro inks deal advising how to focus on God, Salem takes 'The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness' satire.
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Jane Campbell’s Decades of Spirit-led Books
The longtime editorial director of Chosen, who retired June 4, reflects on nearly 40 years in Christian publishing.
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Pride Was Hard-Won: PW Talks with Julie Rodgers
For nine years, Rodgers was a celibate gay Christian speaking about the benefits of conversion therapy, and in her forthcoming memoir 'Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story,' she chronicles her journey into peace, a loving marriage, and advocacy for LGBTQ Christians.
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Religion News Briefs: May 26, 2021
Spanish Evangelical Publishers announce awards, Zondervan promotes Carly Kellerman, and United Methodist Publishing's Audrey Kidd moves on.
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Faith, Fashion, and Body Image Books Make Room for God
From a female rabbi to a Catholic fashionista, authors offer women advice on what to wear, how to wear it, and how to bring God into the appearance equation.
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Religion Book Deals: May 26, 2021
New deals include a title on overcoming unhealthy thoughts to recall God's love, and another which finds new insights by reexamining biblical narratives of disability.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2021
June's new releases include author Taylor Sharpe Schumann's book urging Christians to move beyond “thoughts and prayers” to take action against gun violence and Sarah J. Robinson's guide for Christians battling severe depression.
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Women Who Fight Fear with Books of Faith
When women write spiritual books for each other, the focus is often encouragement, empowerment, and resilience.
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Tyndale to Launch Health and Wellness Imprint 'Refresh'
Amid a spring burst of new lifestyle general market imprints, 'Refresh' titles will have a Christian viewpoint that faith is "essential to balanced wellness."
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Report: Bible Usage Rose in 2020
The American Bible Society finds the turmoil of 2020 prompted more people to open their Bibles, seeking comfort and wisdom, but they didn’t always get the message.
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Religion News Briefs: May 12, 2021
Promotions at Baker Publishing's Chosen Books and HCCP's Bible teams, and Loyola Press marks Jesuits' Ignatian Year with new book from the religious order's leader.
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Religion Book Deals: May 12, 2021
Social critic Os Guinness inks deals with IVP and Dexterity Books makes a deal for an athlete's life story.
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An Activist Makes a Case for Rest
A day of rest is a gift from God and a lesson in humility, too, says author Kate Rademacher, who shines a light on the Sabbath in 'Reclaiming Rest.'
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'Mindfulness' Is Having a Publishing Moment
The use of the term has gone far beyond its origins in Buddhist religious practice to straddle spirituality, science, health—and marketing almost anything.
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Faith and Gift Publishers See Spiritual Journal Sales Rise
From journaling Bibles to prayer journals, publishers have seen a jump in journal sales as people look for ways to cope with pandemic pressures.
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: April 2021
Fox News markets 'Women of the Bible Speak'. Bishop T.D. Jakes and his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, each place top titles. And Karen Kingsbury leads the fiction list—again.
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'Be the Bridge' Is ECPA Christian Book of the Year
ECPA has named its 2021 Christian Book Awards-winning books, a slate that highlights reconciliation, inspiration, and consolation in turbulent times.
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Jeff Crosby Named to Lead ECPA
After a long career in Christian books—selling, distributing, and publishing—Jeff Crosby will take the reins at the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association on August 1.
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HCCP New Imprint Dives Deep into Bible Study Market
HarperCollins Christian Publishing, already the nation’s largest religion publisher, has moved to broaden its stake in the church curriculum and Bible study market with a new imprint, HarperChristian Resources.