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Sweeney Named Editorial Director of Franciscan Media Books
The publishing veteran and author of seven books about St. Francis of Assisi has been tapped to head Franciscan Media Books, the nonprofit publishing arm of the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist.
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The Roundup: Spirituality and Religion Publishing News from Around the Web, April 8, 2015
Reporter corners Deepak Chopra; pollsters release new data on unbelievers and the unchurched.
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Discovering An Everyday God: Lauren Winner
A writer, historian, professor, and part-time vicar's new book shows how she learned to stop seeing reading the Bible as a boring obligation.
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Thomas Merton at 100: Books Celebrate the Iconic Monk
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of iconic monk and author Thomas Merton, who is celebrated with a feast of new books.
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Seeing Stars: Top Spirituality and Religion Book Reviews, April 2015
A lyrical consideration of finding God in everyday experiences, and a story of evolving from the 'crusader complex' to a more considered faith are among PW's spirituality and religion picks for April.
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, April 8, 2015
Inspirational romantic suspense novelist Dee Henderson returns with another tale of a kidnapping survivor; Judith Regan's new imprint offers a memoir from conservative writer Rod Dreher.
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Seth Satterlee Named New PW Religion Reviews Editor
Publishers Weekly has a new spirituality and religion reviews editor: Seth Satterlee.
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2015 Christopher Award Winners Announced
The Christophers has announced winners of its 2015 awards, including 11 books for adults and children that 'affirm the highest values of the human spirit.'
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Runaway Father, Bitter Son: PW Talks with Sam Keen and Gifford Keen
'Fire in the Belly' author Sam Keen urged men to embrace an ideal of fatherhood, but had walked out on his family. A new book shows how Keen and his son dug out the roots of their conflict and buried the hatchet.
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Publishers Respond to Bookstore Chain's Dropping Heaven Books
Publishers offered a measured response to news that the Lifeway Christian Stores chain will no longer carry "heaven tourism" books.
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Short Takes: News on Spirituality and Religion Publishing, March 25, 2015
New books coming from Templeton Prize laureate; awards for books on preaching; CBA moves to new offices.
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Augsburg Fortress to Launch Kids' Imprint
The publishing arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is launching a children's imprint for the general trade.
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9 Books on Christian Social Activism
New books tell the stories of Christian activists who are working at home and abroad to meet the needs of the hungry, the endangered, the abandoned, and the exploited.
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To Savor God: PW Talks with Shauna Niequist
Shauna Niequist's first devotional, enriched with recipes, encourages readers to make connecting with God and being fully present for loved ones their highest aspirations.
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Spirituality and Religion On-Sale Calendar: April 2015
Notable spirituality and religion titles in April include a new book from Pope Francis and the latest self-help from perennial bestseller Joyce Meyer.
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, March 25, 2015
Rachel Held Evans offers astute reflections on faith; biologist Jerry Coyne argues that science has made religion obsolete.
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Family Christian Bankruptcy Felt by Authors, Agents
The Family Christian Stores bankruptcy drama continues to reverberate across the Christian publishing world. Some publishers owed money by FCS are holding back royalty payments, to try to forestall their own financial hiccups.
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Catholics Flock to L.A. Congress to Buzz about Francis, Buy Books
The loss of Image Books, Pope Francis's popularity with both liberals and conservatives, and the lack of high-profile female speakers were top subjects at L.A. Congress, the nation’s largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics.
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Spirituality and Religion Update: Meet the Authors
This rich category embraces a plethora of topics, as evidenced by the writers of five new books.
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Spirituality and Religion Update: Evergreens for Publishers
Certain kinds of books are the staff of life for publishers, because readers never tire of them.