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When Caregiving Is a Lifetime Commitment
Books from religion publishers help those caring for spouses or parents who are ill.
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April Religion Bestsellers: T.D. Jakes ‘Crushes’ #2, The Baxters Return
Bishop T. D. Jakes is #2 with his new book on personal challenges and faith, ‘Crushing;’ Karen Kingsbury is back to #1 with 'Two Weeks,' the latest installment to the bestselling Baxter Family series.
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Religion Book Deals: May 8, 2019
B&H re-ups with rapper, poet, and artist Jackie Hill Perry, Brazos Press signs Portland, Ore.-based pastor A. J. Swoboda, and more.
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Agents Discuss the New Norms of Christian Publishing
Despite shrinking physical retail space, literary agents in the Christian publishing industry remain hopeful amid new trends reflective of an evolving market.
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Publishing Industry Mourns the Death of Rachel Held Evans
Rachel Held Evans, progressive Christian author of ‘A Year of Biblical Womanhood’ and other well-received titles, passed away on May 4, according to her husband. She was 37.
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Books on Neighborly Love Proliferate
Several new books look for modern ways to follow the quintessential Biblical command to love thy neighbor.
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Believing In the Perfect Father: Spotlight on Louie Giglio
In 'Not Forsaken,' pastor Giglio envisions a perfect heavenly father whose love can heal the lifelong wounds that grow from broken father-child relationships. (Sponsored)
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Lysa TerKeurst Wins ECPA’s Christian Book of the Year
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) recognized the best Christian books of the year in 12 categories on Wednesday during its annual Leadership Summit in Chicago, awarding its top prize to Lysa TerKeurst for her devotional, ‘Embraced.’
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Can Indies Fill the Christian Retail Gap?
LifeWay's decision to close all 170 of its bricks-and-mortar stores by the end of the year comes two years after Family Christian closed all 240 of its outlets and could lead to potential sales for surrounding independent bookstores.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2019
Memoirs from reality TV star Ty Pennington and Fox News host Shannon Bream are among the books coming from religion and spirituality publishers in May.
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Religion Book Deals: April 24, 2019
The Iowa farmers behind the blog The Gingham Apron landed a book deal with Revell, Brazos signs an unconventional biography of a retiring clergyman, and more.
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Forest Bathing Strikes a Chord with Exhausted City Dwellers
A crop of new books about the therapeutic benefits of forest bathing, or simply spending time in nature, are coming from religion and spirituality publishers this year.
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Mending the Divide
New books from religious publishers explore diversity and social justice.
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LifeWay Closures Come Into Focus
LifeWay Christian Resources will close two-thirds of its 170 bricks-and-mortar stores this summer, with the rest following by the year’s end.
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Putting Faith to Work: Books Address Poverty and Hunger
Four forthcoming titles from religion publishers combine faith with activism against homelessness, poverty, and hunger.
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March Religion Bestsellers: ‘Universal Christ’ Debuts at #4, Francine Rivers Stays #1
Franciscan priest Richard Rohr breaks the top five in religion nonfiction with his reflections on the nature of God in ‘The Universal Christ,’ while the trade paperback edition of Francine Rivers’ ‘The Masterpiece’ is #1 for its second consecutive month in fiction.
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Religion Publishers Give Millennials a Fresh Look
New books are not only shedding new light on the religious beliefs of millennials, but also supplying information to those who want to better educate and understand the younger generation.
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Rabbi Examines Trauma Passed Down Through Generations
Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, a psychotherapist, explores how Jews, and others, can use the inherited memories of horrors to heal themselves and the world in ‘Wounds Into Wisdom.’
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Can Christian Publishing Live Without LifeWay?
As the bookseller winds down, religion publishers and retailers make contingency plans.