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Book Industry Guild of New York Discusses Faith-Based Publishing
Three publishing experts from different areas of the industry reported on the growth and challenges found in the religion book market during a panel hosted by the BIGNY.
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April Religion Bestsellers: Ruth Soukup Takes Top Four, Amish Millionaire Series Stays #1
‘Unstuffed,’ a Christian take on the decluttering craze, broke the top five in Religion Nonfiction. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter’s Amish Millionaire series tops the Fiction list once again with the latest installment, ‘The Stubborn Father.’
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From the Pew to the Menu: Farming in God’s Name with Joel Salatin
Salatin, a long-time advocate for sustainable farming, makes a case for why food production methods should reflect spiritual truths and honor God in his new book.
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Recorded Books Acquires christianaudio
The independent audiobooks publisher is expanding its reach with the purchase of eChristian Inc., a publisher of Christian audiobooks that operates under the christianaudio brand.
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A Dangerous Calling: Kenneth Bae on Two Years As a Prisoner in North Korea
The longest-held American prisoner of North Korea is revealing the details of his ordeal in a new book, ‘Not Forgotten.’
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Franciscan Media Names New President
Kelly McCracken, formerly director of shared services at Franciscan Media, has been appointed president of the Catholic publishing house.
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News From Around the Web: April 27, 2016
In religion and spirituality publishing news today: a lawsuit issued by Scientology leader David Miscavige against a U.K. publisher, an appeal against censoring children’s books, and more.
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Messages From Mediums: Three New Books on the Afterlife
A guide to connecting with the spirit world, a memoir on the struggles that come with being a medium, and a book of lessons learned from those on the other side are coming this summer.
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Religion and Spirituality On-Sale Calendar: May 2016
Big books publishing in May include the latest by Billy Graham’s daughter, Ann Graham Lotz, a memoir by Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, and the story behind one American’s seven-month imprisonment in North Korea.
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Bobbie Houston: Championing Women’s Global Influence
Hillsong Church pastor Bobbie Houston gives a behind-the-scenes look at her women’s ministry, the Sisterhood, and explains how she hopes to share its message of female empowerment and unification to women around the world.
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Many Paths to Inspiration
What does it mean to call a book inspirational?
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Industry Veterans Form A New Christian Fiction Publishing House
Despite falling sales in fiction, Gilead Publishing is offering a traditional publishing model with advances, royalties, and a tight focus on Christian themes.
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Calvin Literary Festival Recap: Celebrating 25 Years, A New Director
More than 2,000 readers and writers attended the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing in Grand Rapids, Mich. to celebrate religious expression in literature.
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Private Donor Funds Calvin College Literary Festival
A donation from longtime Zondervan editor Bob Hudson will keep the doors open at The Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which was nearly shuttered this year.
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: April 13, 2016
A Q&A with author Ros Barber, 24 books to read for inspiration, and the Bible ranking among the most challenged books of 2015 are a few of the topics causing a stir in the religion and spirituality publishing industry today.
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March Religion Bestsellers: Furtick Breaks the Top Five, Films Boost Fiction Sales
Steven Furtick’s latest, ‘(Un)Qualified,’ debuted at #4 on our Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list for the month of March, while five books with a presence in Hollywood ranked among the top 10 in Religion Fiction.
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‘Let’s Leave Binary Thinking Behind:’ An Agnostic’s Argument for Real Faith
‘Agnostic’ author Lesley Hazleton questions the firm convictions on both sides of the theist/atheist debate, arguing for the humanity behind taking a stance of uncertainty.
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The Psychology Behind Buddha’s Teachings: PW Talks to James Kingsland
The former ‘Guardian’ science editor uses science to make a case for a connection between psychological well-being and Buddhist spirituality in ‘Siddhartha’s Brain.’
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Finding Their Tribe: Faith-Driven Books by Women Pick Up Steam
Religion publishers find a lucrative market in books by women, for women.
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Religion and Spirituality News From Around the Web: March 23, 2016
Today’s headlines include a list of three spiritually-themed books to check out, a nun’s memoir recounting rape and abuse at the hands of a priest, and a Q&A with Christy Beam, the author of ‘Miracles From Heaven.’