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Publishers of Bibles Seek to Boost Interest
Publishers try new approaches to boost interest in the sacred text.
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Religion Book Deals: August 12, 2020
Profiles of young Black leaders; creatures as spirit guides; adventures in dating while Christian and more.
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Religion News Briefs: August 12, 2020
New editorial director for Bethany House; Tyndale partners with Church Answers.
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July Religion Bestsellers: Inspiring Advice and Stories with Secrets
Encouragement in turbulent times leads the nonfiction list, while fiction readers escape to romance -- and mystery.
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Prayer Collections Help Believers Dial In to God
Publishers say books of new or familiar prayers appeal to Christians who may struggle to express words of praise, petition or gratitude.
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A Theologian Finds Black Culture, Struggle and Hope in Scripture
Easu McCaulley takes on the 'barbershop or barbeque questions' Black people have about how the Bible addresses their lives —and reveals God's love.
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Bloomsbury banks on Benedict, the pope emeritus
There's enduring interest in Joseph Ratzinger's life and work, long before the renown theologian rose to become pope — and shocked the world by resigning.
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Revell Celebrates 150 Years
In a way, Revell Publishing hasn’t changed since 1870, even as it has evolved from its evangelist beginnings into a contemporary trade house offering faithful living advice, inspiring personal narratives, and novels that always end on an up note.
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Religion News Briefs: July 22, 2020
For the first time, a woman will lead the 155-year-old Catholic publishing house.
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Religion Book Deals: July 22, 2020
Paraclete lands a New York media celeb's Christmas mystery novel.
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Think Young: Christian Fiction Imprints Reach for Under-40 Readers
Publishers, trade groups, and booksellers of inspirational fiction discover millennials "are not unicorns."
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Publishers Mark Dalai Lama’s Birthday Month
To celebrate His Holiness' 85th birthday, Shambhala offers discounts on many of his books and reissues classic titles, while Interlink unveils an upcoming illustrated biography.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2020
A modern take on Job, memories of Jewish Salonica under Nazi occupation, and a theologian's look at the natural world, faith and wonder.
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No More Playing Defense: A Progressive Christian Steps Up
Author and activist Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons looks to set a new agenda in his first book, 'Just Faith: Reclaiming Progressive Christianity.'
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J.I. Packer, Author of 'Knowing God,' Has Died
English-born Canadian theologian and prolific, influential author J.I. Packer, whose classic evangelical title 'Knowing God' has sold more than 1.2 million copies, died July 17. He was 93.
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New Publisher Named at Zonderkidz
Megan Dobson, a veteran of business and editorial posts with several HarperCollins Christian Publishing imprints, will take on children's books as v-p and publisher of the HCCP imprint.
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Religion Publishers' Anti-Racism Resources Draw Sales
Faith-based houses reached a ready audience in June when they highlighted social justice titles and resources on anti-racism as outcries against police brutality and discrimination dominated the streets and the headlines.
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Inner Traditions Adds Sacred Planet Imprint
Richard Grossinger, former publisher for North Atlantic Books, will curate the imprint, which will focus on cutting-edge looks at spiritual and esoteric subjects. Its first books will be published in October.