Thank God for libraries—that’s what religion publishers are saying these days, as places for readers to encounter their books have narrowed. Library sales are important in and of themselves, but libraries also are key places for readers to discover authors and their books (sometimes with the help of a knowledgeable librarian), and when they like what they read, they often decide to buy. That’s why the library conferences—PLA, ALA, and the many regional meetings—have drawn religion houses as exhibitors. In tough times, library patronage is up, and it seems even book lovers on a budget will find a way to the books they enjoy.