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In a New Crop of Religious Books, Belief is Unbound
This fall and into the next, scholarly books in religious studies defy easy labels and aim to broaden cultural discourse.
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October Religion Bestsellers: David Jeremiah Takes #2; Christmas Fiction Dominates
Dr. David Jeremiah takes #2 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with his new book on decision-making, ‘A Life Beyond Amazing.’ Plus, Christmas novels take over the Religion Fiction list as the holiday season approaches.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: December 2017
December will see the release of Pope Francis’s book of wisdom on finding happiness in a chaotic world, as well as a title on parenting and faith from a mother and son duo.
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Religion Book Deals: Nov. 8, 2017
Zondervan takes a biography of country music superstar Dolly Parton and her Christian faith, Sara Hagerty moves to FaithWords, and more.
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America Media’s Catholic Book Club Gets a Modern Makeover
After years of dormancy and amid renewed interest from readers, America Media is reinvigorating its Catholic Book Club with help from social media and an online discussion group.
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Eerdmans to Close its Bookstore
Wm. B Eerdmans, the independent religion publisher based in Grand Rapids, Mich., is closing its longstanding bookstore next month and will focus on its publishing program.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes Has Faith in Entrepreneurs
Dallas megachurch pastor Jakes is encouraging entrepreneurship with a collection of stories and tips on how to initiate personal change and jumpstart successful business ventures in his new book, ‘Soar.’
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After Family Christian’s Collapse, New Stores and Opportunities Arise
Nearly a year after the largest Christian retail chain in the U.S. began closing the first of its 240 outlets due to bakruptcy, other booksellers have begun to fill in the gaps left by the retailer’s absence.
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Tyndale Introduces Crossover YA Titles
Tyndale House Publishers is testing "edgier" young adult titles that delve into issues such as teen suicide and premarital sex in order to reach broader audiences as well as new markets.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: November 2017
The latest title by the bestselling author of ‘Zealot’ Reza Aslan, and a memoir from the "Chewbacca mom" made famous through a Facebook Live video, are among the biggest religion and spirituality books coming out in November.
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Four Anxiety-Busting Books for the Soul
Religion publishers are responding to the tensions of everyday life with new titles that focus on refreshing and revitalizing pressurized lives in an age of anxiety.
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Religion Book Deals: October 2017
FaithWords inks a deal with Christian pop singer Julianna Zobrist, Fortress lands the follow-up to theologian Jacqueline Bussie’s ‘Outlaw Christian,’ and more.
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Reading for Hope and Healing: Spiritual Self-Help Books 2017-2018
Authors are drawing on religious and spiritual practices to show readers ways to find happier, healthier, and more faith-filled lives.
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September Religion Bestsellers: Max Lucado Hits #1; Jonathan Cahn Dominates
Max Lucado is #1 on our Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with his treatment of anxiety in ‘Anxious for Nothing’. Plus, Jonathan Cahn landed on both the Religion Nonfiction and Religion Fiction lists following the release of ‘The Paradigm.’
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Author Reza Aslan Explores the Origins of God
In what he calls the hardest book he’s ever written, religious studies scholar Reza Aslan is exploring the roots of the human conception of God, making a case for a less traditional view of the divine.
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After Family Christian, New Stores and Opportunities Arise
Both indie booksellers and chains are filling the gap caused by the closure of over 240 Family Christian Stores earlier this year.
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Flurry of Titles Mark 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
Books releasing around the October 31 anniversary of the Protestant Reformation examine the long-lasting ramifications of Martin Luther and his 95 Theses.
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Spotlight on the 'ESV Illuminated Bible'
Crossway's new 'ESV Illuminated Bible' gives art journalers a beautiful new way to engage with Scripture (Sponsored)
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ACFW 2017 Blends Writing and Worship
Writers from across the Christian fiction spectrum attended workshops, lectures, and meetings over three days during the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference (ACFW) in Grapevine, Tex., from Sept. 21-24.
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Religion Book Deals: September 2017
Zondervan signs a new book from the blogger known as The Nester, bestselling author Mandy Hale lands at FaithWords, and more.