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Mother Teresa Books Cluster Around Canonization
As Mother Teresa’s September 4 elevation to sainthood approaches, publishers celebrate the Nobel Prize-winning nun with books by and about her.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2016
Check out some of the most-anticipated religion and spirituality books publishing in July, including a new edition of Lew Wallace’s ‘Ben-Hur’ written by his great-great-granddaughter, Carol Wallace.
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Religion Book Deals: June 2016
Welcome to a new column focusing on book deals in the religion and spirituality market. This month, Zondervan nabs the latest books from Karen Ehman, Red Wheel/Weiser signed books of collected wisdom from Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama, and more.
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Catholic Publisher Ave Maria's Longtime Editorial Director Retires
Robert Hamma, Ave Maria's editorial director since 1996 who is retiring in July, reflects on his career in Catholic publishing.
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Food for Thought: Shauna Niequist Savors A Simpler Life
The bestselling author of ‘Savor’ explores how to live a simple, present life in her new book, ‘Present Over Perfect.’
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At War with the Self: Steve Antinoff Discusses the Zen Quest
A lifelong student of Zen describes the challenges of studying Buddhism in Japan—a 15-year experience enriched by the memorable people he encountered.
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Spotlight on Jim Hylton, Author of ‘Being at Ease’
Jim Hylton of Fort Worth, Tex., a lifelong pastor, public speaker, and author, has dedicated his life to sharing a message of awakening to God’s presence.
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Gilead Announces Inaugural List for Fall 2016
Gilead Publishing, a newly formed Christian fiction house, announced the titles of four books scheduled to publish between October and November 2016.
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Daniel Aitken Named Publisher at Wisdom
Aitken, formerly sales and marketing director and then associate publisher at Wisdom Publications, has been promoted to publisher of the company.
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May Religion Bestsellers: Star Bloggers Break Top Five, Jan Karon Takes #1
Two Christian bloggers debut on the Religion Nonfiction list, and Jan Karon claims two spots on the Fiction list, toppling longtime leader Wanda Brunstetter.
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Publishers Remember Daniel Berrigan
Three religion publishers are reissuing books on and by Daniel Berrigan, the radical, peace-loving Jesuit priest who died this spring.
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Searching for a Secular Community: Katherine Ozment
In 'Grace Without God,' journalist Ozment investigates how to find meaning, purpose, and belonging in a community without religion.
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Obituary: HCCP's Scott Harvey, 52
Joseph "Scott" Harvey, a veteran publishing executive who most recently served as v-p of custom product development at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, died on Friday. He was 52.
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Three Different Books About Shame Titled ‘Unashamed’ Are Publishing This Spring
Shame is a hot topic in the religion and spirituality world, and three new books share not only the subject, but their titles, as well.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2016
A myth-busting book on angels, the latest from bestselling author Marianne Williamson, and a collection of writings on the Charleston church shooting in 2015 are some of the big religion and spirituality books publishing in June.
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Turner Publishing Acquires Four New Imprints
In a deal that breaks the Nashville-based publisher deeper into the religion market, Turner bought four of LongHill Partners' publishing imprints: Jewish Lights, Skylight Paths, Christian Journeys, and Gemstone Press.
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The Business of Christian Fiction
Pricing pressure and the shifting genre tastes of readers are two big issues for publishers of Christian fiction.
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WaterBrook Nabs New Tim Tebow Book
‘Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life's Storms’ by Tim Tebow will be published on October 25.
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Exploring the Queerness of Christianity with Episcopal Priest Elizabeth Edman
In 'Queer Virtue,' Rev. Liz Edman examines not only what it means to be a queer priest, but how Christianity is a queer religion.
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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.