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Religion Book Deals: October 14, 2020
Joni Eareckson Tada brings a children’s book about heaven to the Good Book Company, an introduction to African American literature lands at Brazos, and more.
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God’s Polity: Books on What it Means to be a ‘Nation’
Three writers examine the interplay of religion and nationalism, from Biblical kings to Thomas Jefferson to Donald Trump.
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Thomas Nelson, Lysa TerKeurst Launch New Book Brand
Thomas Nelson's Nelson Books imprint is partnering with bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst on COMPEL, a new author training and publishing program geared toward female Christian authors.
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HCCP's Tom Knight to Retire
Tom Knight, senior v-p of sales at HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus, is retiring at the end of the year. He will be replaced by Dan Van Gorp, currently director of independent retail sales.
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Loyola's Publisher Predicts More Kid's Books on Spirituality, Adventure
Loyola's president and publisher Joellyn Cicciarelli says mysteries and fantasies are increasingly being used to teach young readers about faith and doubt.
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ACFW 2020: Christian Publishers Aim for a New Normal
Industry experts weighed in on the state of the Christian publishing industry during the virtual American Christian Fiction Writers Conference on Sept. 18.
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Religion Book Deals: September 23, 2020
Philosopher James K.A. Smith re-ups with Brazos Press, IVP signs the ‘Road to Flourishing,’ and several new commentary series are coming from Eerdmans.
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Ave Maria’s Publisher, CEO Retires
Tom Grady, CEO and publisher of Ave Maria Press, retires this month after 15 years at the Catholic press.
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Jewish Kids’ Books Pick Up Steam
Today’s Jewish child will find a bonanza of titles in upcoming months with stories of celebration, adventure, history, and mystery that highlight Jewish values.
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Religious Children’s Publishing Continues to Grow
New books for young readers emphasize resilient faith in the face of hardship.
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Berenstain Bears Get a New Faith-Based Series
Random House Children’s Books is expanding the Berenstain Bears franchise with Gifts of the Spirit, a new series of faith-based picture books.
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Lecrae Opens Up on Healing in Chaotic Times
In 'I Am Restored,' the award-winning hip hop artist bares all his traumas and how he rediscovered his faith with a balance of therapy and theology.
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Religion Book Deals: September 9, 2020
A Christmas cookbook of historic Vatican recipes; Titles to nurture women's thirst for faith; Resources for parents of LGBT youth, and more.
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August Religion Bestsellers: Politics Pushes to the Top
An evangelical "manifesto" from Phil Robertson nudges Christian advice and inspiration aside on the nonfiction list while fiction readers escape with romance, suspense and mystery.
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Pope Francis to Write a Response to Covid -19
Simon & Schuster will publish the pontiff's vision of a better future post-pandemic on December 1.
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Christianity Confronted with New Ideas of Identity
When society rewrites a fundamental Biblical verse, “Male and female he created them,” God is written out, says Carl Trueman.
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Religion Book Deals: August 26, 2020
Fictional 'saints' at Brazos; A sociologist on life's decisive moments; and more.
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Religion News Briefs: August 26, 2020
WaterBrook and Multnomah are bringing in Sarah Rubio as executive editor and Bunmi Ishola has been named editor for children’s publishing.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2020
Among the many, many books being released in September are new titles by Lysa TerKeurst, singer Sara Evan, and bestselling novelist Beverly Lewis who returns with a book set in the Amish community.
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The Good Book's Not So Good Numbers
The 'State of the Bible' finds reading frequency is slumping although the use of apps and listening to audio versions of Scripture is on the rise.