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Books by Women Confront Churches’ Misuse of Power
Women’s issues, particularly those related to #ChurchToo and #MeToo, prompt religion publishers’ continuing interest in titles that address the silencing and abuse women face in the church and religious institutions.
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New Publisher Releases Look to Restore Faith in the Future
New religion books address social issues and explore how to heal political divides.
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IVP Launches a Children’s Imprint
The evangelical publisher will release its first children's list this fall under the direction of Elissa Schauer, an associate trade editor and IVP managing editor.
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Religion Bestsellers: January 2021
Titles promising encouragement, comfort, and biblical wisdom run throughout the top 10 list, but with an Eastern spirituality classic by Ram Das in the mix.
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Christian Booksellers See Hope Ahead
Improved results in the second half of 2020 was enough to encourage booksellers that business will be better this year, according to two newly released reports on 2020 sales.
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New Titles Call Care for Earth a Sacred Act
Authors address our spiritual connections to the earth and the insights, pleasures – and responsibilities – this relationship means for humankind.
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Obituary: William J. Petersen
Evangelical publishing stalwart William J. Petersen died January 31 at age 91. His career spanned six decades including 25 years with Revell.
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Small Publishers Struggle to Build a Diverse Workforce
Interviews with mainline Christian, Catholic, and spirituality publishers found efforts to build a more inclusive staff bump into tight budgets, small staffs, lack of attrition, and high competition for talent.
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Five Religion Publishers Announce Promotions, Hires
The new year brought new roles and new hires to Nelson Books, WaterBrook & Multnomah, Convergent, Zondervan, and Herald Press.
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Finding Grace in All Places: PW Talks with Patrick Henry
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Religion Book Deals: January 27, 2021
Former NFL player turned church founder Dr. Derwin L. Gray brings his second book to Tyndale, Chalice signs another ‘Faithful Families’ installment, and more.
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Stressful Times Prompt Sales for Spirituality Titles
New and backlist titles offering esoteric insight, ancient wisdom, and empowering practices did well during a year of ‘profound uncertainty,’ publishers say.
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Inside A Jewish Book Discussion Group
PW talks with Marie Ariel, a former librarian who co-chairs a Jewish book group as part of the Boston Workers Circle, about the value of book discussions, the rules of picking a good book, and why the best books leave you with more questions than answers.
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In New Book, Historian Looks at Church and State Turmoil Facing Biden
A church historian looks at the religious, institutional, and social challenges ahead for Joe Biden—America's second Catholic president—and how they parallel those faced by Pope Francis.
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Historian Beth Allison Barr: 'Jesus Sets Women Free'
Barr’s new book weaves history and personal experience to argue that the patriarchal concept “Biblical Womanhood” has left a trail of sin and destruction.
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Religion & Spirituality Book Deals: January 13, 2021
Broadleaf explores ‘Is This Normal?,’ Revell lands Pantsuit Politics podcasters, and more.
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Christian Literary Agents Eye Diversity, Expansion
A number of Christian publishing professionals-turned-literary agents see a ripe opportunity based on a new generation of authors, while just-launched literary agencies plan to reach beyond the Christian market.
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HCCP, HCF Announce Dedicated Indie Sales Team
LaTasha Estelle and Shawn LeBar will lead management of HCCP and HCF’s Christian-based independent retail accounts and general market bookstores.
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Paraclete Announces New Fiction Imprint
The trade fiction imprint Raven will release its first list in spring 2022 and will focus on sci-fi, fantasy, and horror.
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Susan Neal Named CIPA’s New Director
The Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) announced the appointment of a new director, Susan Neal, who will launch new membership benefits starting this month.