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January Religion Bestsellers: Jennie Allen Cracks Top Four; 'Collateral Damage' Debuts
‘Get Out of Your Head,’ a new book by Bible teacher and bestselling author Jennie Allen, debuts at #4 in Religion Nonfiction; Lynette Eason breaks the top five on our Religion Fiction bestsellers list with 'Collateral Damage,' the first book in a new suspense series.
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How to ‘Remix Judaism’ for Younger Generations: Roberta Kwall
Author Roberta Kwall lays out ways to find personal meaning in Judaism, but emphasizes the importance of Jewish rituals that can be passed down to the next generation in her new book, 'Remix Judaism.'
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Christian Product Expo Gains Momentum
Approximately 300 publishers and booksellers met during the winter Christian Product Expo in Wilmington, Del. from Feb. 9-11 for training sessions, author introductions, and order writing.
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1517 Media Launches New Nonfiction Imprint
The parent company of Fortress Press, Beaming Books, and Augsburg Books announced a new imprint, Broadleaf Books, which will focus on such categories as personal growth, Christian living, and the intersection of religion and culture.
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Radical Astrologer Chani Nicholas Hits #7 in the Country
The first book by OprahMag.com’s resident astrologer, Chani Nicholas, has sold over 14,500 print units in its first week on the market, becoming the #7 book in the country overall.
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Religion and Spirituality Deals: January 22, 2020
Tyndale nabs four books by novelist Lynn Austin; Jennifer Fulwiler returns to Zondervan, and more.
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December Religion Bestsellers: Devotionals Dominate; ‘Redeeming Love’ Reigns High
Devotionals by Shannon Roberts, Bob Goff, and Sarah Young are among the top five bestselling books on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list, while Francine Rivers’ 29-year-old romance novel ‘Redeeming Love’ takes #2 in Religion Fiction.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: February 2020
A book on mindfulness for Christians, pastor Craig Groeschel’s take on praying, and a biography of a modern Zionism’s leader are among the religion and spirituality books publishing in February.
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An Academic, Idealist, and a Realist: PW Talks to Stan Gundry
Stan Gundry, publisher of Zondervan Academic with 40 years of experience at the company this year, reflects on the growth of academic publishing as well as his pivotal role within it.
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Ignatius Plans No Changes in Book Co-Authored by Pope Benedict
The Catholic press is releasing ‘From the Depths of Our Hearts’ by retired Pope Benedict XVI and Cardinal Robert Sarah amid controversy over its co-authored status and criticism that it undercuts Pope Francis’s papacy.
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: January 8, 2020
IVP takes on a new Enneagram book by bestselling author Suzanne Stabile, Fortress re-ups with Stephanie Williams O’Brien, and more.
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Remembering Ram Dass
The publishing industry mourns Ram Dass, the bestselling author of ‘Be Here Now’ and other books on spirituality, following his recent death at age 88.
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United Methodist Publishing Plans for Church Split
Following the proposal by leaders from the United Methodist Church to split the denomination over same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy, the church’s publishing arm says it will remain with the post-separated church and adjust operations according to congregants’ needs.
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Religion Book-to-Film Adaptations of 2020
Five faith-based titles are undergoing film adaptations this year, including the true story of friendship between an African American reverend and a KKK member in ‘Burden’ and a star-studded take on Ken Wilber’s memoir, ‘Grace and Grit.’
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: December 23, 2019
Charles Stanley is bringing a collection of his teachings and prayers to Zondervan; Harvest House signs a parenting book focused on communication, and more.
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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.