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'Jesus Always' Named ECPA's Christian Book of the Year
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) recognized Sarah Young's bestselling devotional, 'Jesus Always' (Thomas Nelson), with its top award, the 2018 Christian Book the Year.
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Dalai Lama Plans Fewer Travels, Not Fewer Books
The 82-year-old the Dalai Lama is slowing down physically at 82 but he remains a prolific writer and a force in U.S. publishing with 90 titles already and more to come.
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Religion Book Deals: April 25, 2018
Thomas Nelson’s two-book deal with Gary Sinise, a new graphic novel for Plough Publishing, plus more.
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Religion Publishers Suspend Publication of Accused Pastor’s Books
At least two Christian publishing houses are halting the publication of books by Bill Hybels, the former pastor of a megachurch outside of Chicago, amid allegations against him of sexual misconduct.
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2018 Festival of Faith & Writing ‘Mixes It Up,' Touts Diversity
Nearly 2,000 writers, literary agents, and publishers gathered in Grand Rapids, Mich. from April 12-14 for the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which featured speakers of color and panels on racial issues.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2018
Life lessons from the former CEO of Dollar General and the first book on the band Journey by its keyboardist Jonathan Cain are among the big books coming from religion publishers in May.
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Why An Agnostic Philosopher Says We're All 'Religious'
In his new book, philosophy professor Stephen Asma argues that religion is our brain's survival toolbox for managing our emotions -- the realm of sorrow and love, forgiveness, resilience, joy – and violence, too.
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Faith-Based Houses Are Here to Help
Religion and spirituality publishers offer a plethora of books for people coping with problems.
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Subject of ‘Boy Who Came Back from Heaven’ is Suing Tyndale
Alex Malarkey is alleging that his father acted alone in writing the false account of his near-death experience in 2010’s bestseller, 'The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven.’ He has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tyndale House Publishers.
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Omid Safi Highlights Islam’s Poetic Teachings on Love
Rather than explaining or defending his faith, Islamic scholar Omid Safi translates a collection of Sufi mystics’ poems that extol the ‘transformative and redemptive’ love of God.
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An Anti-Trumper Evangelical Weighs in on Trump's True Believers
Disappointed about the high rate of evangelicals who voted for Trump, John Fea tells PW that he hopes his new book will encourage Trump voters to re-examine their relationship with the President.
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March Religion Bestsellers: Easter Boosts Maria Shriver, Roma Downey’s Reflections
Books of reflections and prayers by Maria Shriver and Roma Downey take top spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction in the weeks leading up to Easter. Plus, Terri Blackstock came in at #2 in Fiction with the last book in the If I Run trilogy.
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Religion Book Deals: April 11, 2018
Random House buys the newest book by Pope Francis, David C. Cook signs a new deal with Francis Chan, and more.
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‘A Cup of Tea’ with Daisy Khan, Muslim Feminist
Daisy Khan, the global activist for Muslim women who helped establish an Islamic community center in Lower Manhattan, offers the ‘nuances of Islam’ in her spiritual memoir.
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New Tim Tebow Book Coming from WaterBrook
Crown Publishing’s WaterBrook imprint will publish ‘This is the Day,’ a new motivational book by Tim Tebow, on September 25.
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Hobby Lobby's Jackie Green and Daughter Encourage Female Empowerment, Legacy
Two women from the founding family of Hobby Lobby and the Museum of the Bible, Jackie Green and her daughter Lauren Green McAfee, co-wrote a book of vignettes of powerful women of faith to inspire ordinary women to consider their legacy.
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Reading is a Spiritual Act, Publishers Say
A quartet of new and upcoming books extol the virtues of delving into great writing, whether aloud with the family or alone to quietly savor the words.
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Religion Book Deals: March 2018
Nelson signs women's ministry author Stasi Eldredge's newest title on joy, HarperOne lands 'Remaking Religion' by the scholar and podcaster Casper ter Kuile.
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Religious Publishers Tread Carefully with Humor Titles
Publishers agree that publishing humor books on religion requires a deft touch and a clear marketing strategy to precisely convey the tone of a title that is intended to inform, expand and tickle the reader.
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Celebrities' Spiritual Memoirs Share Strength Found in Faith
Spiritual memoirs by celebrities from music to media to sports offer insights to their faith lives off camera, stage, pulpit or playing field.