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Religion Book Deals: July 26, 2023
New books from acclaimed scientist Francis Collins, singer/pastor Steven Furtick, and Black Joy author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts are among recent publishing deals.
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Christian Retailers See Six Month Sales Gain
Same-store sales for the first six months of 2023 rose 9.7% over the comparable period 2022, according to data from independent Christian retailers reported to The Parable Group.
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Baker Book House Company COO to Retire
Dan Baker says he'll stay on the board of the family-owned company, which owns both the Baker Publishing Group and the Baker Book House bookstore.
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Marianne Williamson Delays Book Release—Again
The bestselling spirituality author and two-time presidential candidate says promoting The Mystic Jesus doesn't "align" with her current campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: June 2023
Both the nonfiction and fiction June bestselllers lists feature a hit parade of familiar names.
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Christian Publishers Add More Sci-fi/Fantasy Titles
With more adults and young adults looking for faith-based science fiction and fantasy books, publishers are responding by expanding imprints and new titles.
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Religion Book Deals: July 12, 2023
Among recent book deals, a new work by spirituality writers Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins goes to Brazos and Kar-Ben takes a Passover picture book.
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IVP Names Ted Olsen Associate Publisher
Former 'Christianity Today' executive editor Ted Olsen has joined InterVarsity Press in the newly created position of associate publisher and editorial director for media and trade books.
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Douglas Groothuis' Apologetics With an Edge
PW talks with the author of World Religions in Seven Sentences: A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic.
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Graphic Novel, Comics Formats Enliven Religious Titles
Publishers use the power of imagery to reach kids, teens, and young adults with spiritual messages.
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Empowering Latinx Readers: Andrea Navedo's Journey
The actress-turned-author aims to inspire people to embrace their identity as a source of strength in her forthcoming 'Our Otherness is Our Strength.'
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A Memoir's Sharp Look at Christian Marriage
PW talks with author Shannon Harris about 'The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife.'
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2023
Books to steer people through doubt and trauma, a light look at theological battles over beards, and a historical novel of friendship tested by jealousy and the strains of World War I are among titles releasing in July.
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Spiritual Journeys Tie Together New Memoirs
Forthcoming spiritual memoirs and biographies include tales of turns toward God and descriptions of religious rigidity.
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Focus on the Family Launches Fiction Titles
The first three titles under the Focus Fiction label will be acquired and edited by Jerry B. Jenkins and will be published this fall.
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Religion Book Deals: June 14, 2023
A title on spiritual resilience in the struggle for justice goes to Broadleaf and Brazos to publish on the theological life of young Black girls are among recent deals.
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May Religion Bestsellers: Alarms, Inspiration, and Advice
Jonathan Cahn sees ancient Gods riling modern times, Shannon Bream's Bible Lessons sell on, and a Rease Witherspoon Book Club pick mystery takes ethical twists and turns among May's top sellers.
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New Books Encourage—and Question—Forgiveness
Forgiveness is extolled in Christian living books and devotionals, but some scholars take a more critical stance in upcoming works.
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Publishers' New Music Books Sing With Spirit
Forthcoming titles look at the powerful music of Billy Graham's crusades, the spiritual depth of Loretta Lynn's songs, and more.
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Midwestern Faith-Based Publishers Find a Higher Purpose
Religious presses in the Midwest aim to offer readers hope through their books.