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Everyday Spirituality: Mary Hayes Grieco
Two decades ago, when she published The Kitchen Mystic, (Hazeldon, 1992), Mary Hayes Grieco got the feeling it was a book that would be with her for a long time.
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Helping the Living Help the Dying: David Swanson
For David Swanson, Everlasting Life (Baker Books, June) is the book he's always wanted to write. As senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, Fla., he's been in many situations involving dying and grieving people.
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One Mother to Another: Caryn Rivadeneira
Caryn Rivadeneira has had her struggles as a mother of three. She's been short-tempered, locked herself in a room to avoid the kids, and stood by and watched while her child had a major meltdown. Haven't we all?
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'Jesus Today' Named Christian Book of the Year
The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has presented its 2013 Christian Book Awards.
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May 2013 Christian Marketplace Bestsellers: Adult, Children’s and Young Adult, Bibles
Your guide to the megasellers in Christian books.
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Religion Editor’s Note, April 2013
In the run-up to BookExpo America, publishers are busy planning their events, deciding which books to feature at their booths, and rounding up authors to bring for signings and appearances. Though a number of religion publishers have abandoned BEA in favor of the smaller, religion-specialty shows (feeling they are more cost-effective and productive), many religion/spirituality houses will be there. And of course some of the biggest publishers—HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Random House—have religion imprints or divisions whose books and authors will be a part of the rich buffet next month in New York City. Bon appétit.
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, April 2013
Fast out of the gate; Rand Paul on Time; awards and honors; new app and radio show; back to Noble; Brennan Manning passes.
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Were Early Christians Really Persecuted? PW Talks with Candida Moss
In her provocative new book, Candida Moss argues that the "Age of Martyrs" never existed.
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, April 2013
A revisionary look at Herod the Great; a guide to finding God beyond religion.
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Eric Metaxas: Profiling 7 Heroes
Eric Metaxas uses his knowledge of great men in history to confront what he feels is a crisis of manhood in today’s culture.
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It Is Written: News in Bibles and Sacred Texts, April 2013
B&H acquires Rainbow Study Bible; Crossway's ESV study site now for mobile; Zondervan Bible for moms gets a makeover.
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Pope Francis Books: A Critical First Look
PW offers a critical first look at books being churned out on the new Pope Francis.
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2013 Christy Fiction Nominees Announced
Publishers Bethany House and Tyndale snared the lion's share of nominations for the 14th annual Christy awards for excellence in Christian fiction.
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Revelation Graphic Novel a New Media Approach to John’s Visions
Zondervan’s ambitious graphic adaptation of the final book of the Bible is aimed at adults, not the juvenile market.
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Abingdon Launches New Line Blending Fiction and Bible Study
Abingdon is melding women’s fiction and Bible studies to create a unique line that explores biblical themes via Christian fiction.
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Catholicism at a Crossroads
While books about Pope Francis have been the biggest story in Catholic publishing lately—along with books that look back at Benedict’s tenure and focus on the papacy itself—others take a wider-angle view of the Church, or offer wisdom and encouragement for those in the pews.
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Atheists, the Next Generation: Unbelief Moves Further into the Mainstream
Books by and about nonbelievers have taken a new turn, growing beyond angry disdain to include more moderate voices.
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Reinventing the Bible: Books on Older Texts Shake Its Immutable Image
The Bible as we know it today developed over a long period of time, and four new books by biblical studies scholars shed light on that not-simple process.
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Zondervan Launches New YA Imprint
Zondervan is launching a new YA imprint targeted to the general trade rather than the Christian market.
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Mesu Andrews: Understanding Hosea
Mesu Andrews’ novel illuminates the complicated story of Old Testament prophet Hosea.



