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Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: January 2020
Find out more about a Christian guide to fasting, the new children's book by the bestselling author of 'When God Made You,' and more religion and spirituality books slated for publication in January.
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PW’s 10 Most-Read Religion Stories of 2019
The deaths of Brian Hampton and Rachel Held Evans, books undergoing big-screen adaptations, and LifeWay’s closure are some of PW’s top religion stories of 2019.
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RBmedia Names New Publisher of ChristianAudio
Megan Dobson has been appointed publisher of independent audiobook producer RBmedia's ChristianAudio brand.
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Faith-Based Titles Leading the 2020 Lists
We look at what religion and spirituality publishers are highlighting in the first part of the new year.
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Religion Book Deals: December 11, 2019
Tyndale signed a new novel by 'Redeeming Love' and 'The Masterpiece' author Francine Rivers; novelist Bunmi Laditan moves to Zondervan with a collection of letters to God, and more.
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HarperCollins Christian Publishing's Leadership Team
Following a series of promotions, new hires, and other staff changes at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, PW has compiled a list of the leadership team at HCCP and its Zondervan and Thomas Nelson subsidiaries.
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November Religion Bestsellers: Bob Goff Takes #2; Francine Rivers Dominates
Bestselling author of ‘Love Does’ Bob Goff’s 365-day devotional takes #2 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction chart amid the gift-giving season; while Francine Rivers takes three spots in Religion Fiction following the hardcover release of ‘Lineage of Grace.’
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Seeking and Finding: PW Talks to Joel Fotinos
With over four decades of experience in the book business, publisher of St. Martin's Essentials Joel Fotinos reflects on changes and growth in mind-body-spirit publishing and where the category is headed in the future.
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WaterBrook and Multnomah Announces New Publisher, More Promotions
As part of a series of promotions at WaterBrook and Multnomah, Laura Barker has been named executive v-p and publisher of the Penguin Random House imprints, effective immediately. She was previously v-p, editor-in-chief.
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Academic Publishing Remains Steady as Religion Scholars Meet
The joint annual meetings of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature drew more than 9,400 scholars to San Diego from Nov. 23-26, remaining flat compared to the number of attendees in 2018.
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New Releases from Top Religious Authors
Bestselling female voices bring more books to the table.
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Women’s Voices Rise In Religious Publishing
Faith-based books by women for women are multiplying.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: December 2019
A spiritual biography of Queen Elizabeth, a guide to dharma for millennials, and ‘The Soul of Wine’ are among the religion and spirituality books publishing in December.
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Religion & Spirituality Update 2019: All Our Coverage
Ahead of the annual American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature (AAR/SBL) meeting taking place in San Diego, Calif. from Nov. 23-26 this year, PW investigates the latest trends in academic religion book publishing.
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Maddox Promoted to V-P of Book Publishing at B&H
Devin Maddox, formerly trade book publisher at B&H, has been promoted to v-p of book publishing.
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Laura Minchew Up at HCCP
Laura Minchew, previously senior v-p and publisher of Tommy Nelson Children’s Books, gift books, and new media, has been appointed to senior v-p, children’s and gift group publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing as well as HarperCollins Focus.
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Photo Essay: Christy Awards 2019 and The Art of Writing Conference
The Christy Awards, which are presented by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association to recognize Christian works of the year that have had an impact on contemporary culture, took place on Nov. 6 in Nashville, Tenn. The event was preceded by the annual Art of Writing conference, which is geared toward writers.
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Zondervan Launches New Nonfiction Imprint
Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is launching Thrive, a new nonfiction imprint, with four titles slated to debut in 2020.
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Where Worlds Collide: Books on Politics and Religion
A plethora of books at the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature annual conference examine the relationship between politics and religion in the age of Trump.
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Christian Publishing Turns to the Contemporary
New works examine the Bible through a variety of lenses.