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Millennials, Modernization, and the Mormon Church: PW Talks to Jana Riess
Religion columnist Riess explores how changing behaviors and a ‘crisis of belief’ among millennials is impacting the LDS Church in her new book, ‘The Next Mormons.’
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Top 10 Religion and Spirituality Books for Spring 2019
This season, many books from religion and spirituality publishers deal with trauma—particularly relating to gun violence, as the nation continues to grapple with issues surrounding gun control. Also on the list are titles that exhibit reality TV’s ever-increasing influence on religious publishing.
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Barbour Launches Christian Fiction Series Based on True Crimes
The Christian publisher’s six-book series, True Colors, features fictional characters in stories that are based on real murders and other crimes in American history.
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: February 13, 2019
Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, known as the Ice Man, brings a book on his methods to Sounds True; WaterBrook buys a stand-up comedian’s debut; and more.
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January Religion Bestsellers: Rachel Hollis Stays #1; ‘With This Pledge’ Tops Fiction
Hollis’s tough-talking self-help book ‘Girl, Wash Your Face’ remains #1 in Religion Nonfiction; Tamera Alexander’s ‘With This Pledge’ is tops in Religion Fiction.
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Eyes Open to the World: PW Talks to Nicholas Wolterstorff
Through a series of vignettes, prolific author and philosopher of religion Nicholas Wolterstorff highlights the communities, philosophies, and faith that shaped his life and writing.
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FaithWords Consolidates, Moves to Worthy's Offices
After acquiring Worthy Publishing last year, the Hachette Book Group's Nashville publishing division has moved to Worthy's offices in Franklin, Tenn. and centralized its FaithWords editorial operations there.
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Abingdon Nabs Two Gift Books by Jen Hatmaker
The bestselling author of ‘Of Mess and Moxie’ and ‘For the Love’ is bringing two gift books to Abingdon as part of the publisher's efforts to establish a gift book line.
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Books to Mend a Divided America
The overarching topic of division in American religion and culture has spawned some of the most notable titles in the religion category for 2019.
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Thomas Nelson Faces $15M in Fraud, Breach of Contract Lawsuit
A jury found Thomas Nelson and its parent company HarperCollins Christian Publishing liable for fraud and breach of contract, awarding $15 million in damages to a San Francisco Bay Area printing company.
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Christian Product Expo Attracts Former CBA Members
Around 150 retailers are expected to attend the winter Christian Product Expo (CPE) from January 27-29, according to its organizer, who estimates a total of 300 attendees.
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Religion Book Deals: January 23, 2019
Zondervan takes a memoir by the stars of a viral video on YouTube; InterVarsity Press signs clinical psychologist and author of 2017’s ‘Loveable’ Kelly Flanagan.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: February 2019
A conversation between Christians on opposite sides of the political spectrum, a critical look at the Roman Catholic Church, and 'How the Bible Actually Works' are some of the notable religion and spirituality books coming out in February.
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Iron Stream Media Launches Three New Imprints
Alabama-based publisher Iron Stream Media, which recently acquired New Hope Publishers, is launching three new imprints for the Christian marketplace: Ascender Books, Iron Stream Books, and New Hope Kidz.
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Deborah Lipstadt Explores the Rise in Antisemitism
Lipstadt, a Holocaust scholar, explores questions about the ancient causes and newest forms of hatred against Jews in her book ‘Antisemitism: Here and Now.’
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LifeWay to Close Some Stores in Shift Toward Digital Channels
Citing erosion at brick-and-mortar stores, LifeWay Christian Resources president Thom Rainer announced that several LifeWay storefronts will close as the chain transitions toward digital sales channels.
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December Religion Bestsellers: TerKeurst Stays #2, Francine Rivers Breaks the Top 3
‘It’s Not Supposed to be This Way’ by Lysa TerKeurst maintains its #2 slot on our Religion Nonfiction list amid the author’s personal announcement; Francine Rivers comes in at #3 with ‘The Masterpiece’ as well as two other spots in Religion Fiction.
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Religion Book Deals January 9, 2019
Thomas Nelson nabs a devotional by TV star and survivalist Bear Grylls; Zondervan takes a book from a marketing expert-turned-pastor, and more.
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Six Major Religion Book-to-Film Adaptions of 2019
Check out six titles from religion publishers that are getting the Hollywood treatment this year, including the life-after-death story in ‘The Impossible’ and a star-studded take on Rhonda Byrne’s ‘The Secret.’
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Christian Small Publishers Association Renamed
The Christian Small Publishers Association has renamed itself the Christian Indie Publishing Association in order to better reflect its members as well as the growing number of indie authors today.