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Black 'Nones' Find a Humanist 'Religion'
More Black Americans are choosing nonbelief as their "religion" and Humanism as their new identification, says Anthony Pinn, author of 'The Black Practice of Disbelief: An Introduction to the Principles, History, and Communities of Black Nonbelievers' (Beacon, May 22). PW caught up with Pinn to talk about Humanism as religion and why it appeals to many as a safer space than the Black church.
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Baker, Eerdmans Announce New Marketing Execs
Two veteran publishers are settling into new roles this month at two venerable Christian publishing houses.
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'The Way We Live with Authenticity': PW Talks with Author and ‘Guncle’ Jonathan Merritt
The cultural commentator, speaker, literary agent, and author's first children's book 'My Guncle and Me' (Running Press) is a gentle, authentic story of Henry Higgleston, a young boy bullied and teased at school for being different until his “guncle” comes for a visit and shows young Henry that each person is a gift. PW talked with Merritt about his debut children’s book, and what it means to be a “guncle.”
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Religion Book Deals: May 15, 2024
Beaming Books takes Laura Alary's picture book tale of a Christmas that almost wasn't, Behrman House signs Howard Blas's guidebook for families and clergy planning b'nai mitzvah celebrations for children with disabilities, and more.
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Religion Publishers See a 'Good Day'
While their counterparts in trade publishing struggle to increase sales, eight senior executives in the religion space discuss a banner 2023 and bright prospects for the current year.
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'All My Knotted-Up Life' by Beth Moore Named Christian Book of the Year
The selection of Moore's memoir as Book of the Year was one of a dozen award winners at the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's 50th anniversary celebration, which took place in Chicago this week.
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Latasha Morrison: 'God Created Diversity'
PW talks with activist and author Morrison about her goals for 'Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration,' which will be released by WaterBrook May 21.
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Religion Book Deals: May 1, 2024
Baker Books signs Hobby Lobby founder David Green, Brazos takes Nijay K. Gupta's exploration of the Apostle Paul, and more.
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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: May 2024
Grammy Award-winning artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard recounts how God’s strength has fueled her through triumphs and trials, 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson shares ways Christians can discuss their faith without preaching, and more new religion books publishing in May.
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Sebastian Junger Examines Life Before and 'After'
PW talks with the bestselling author about his new book on nearly dying, and what he has learned about life, death, and consciousness.
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Healing Journey: PW Talks with Peter Levine
The bestselling author of 'Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma,' talks about taking "a dose of my own medicine" for his new book.
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Religion Book Deals: April 17, 2024
Bethany House to publish Way Church co-founder Noah Herrin's book on manhood, Tyndale takes bestselling author Jim Cymbala's book of devotions, and more.
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AAP Preliminary Report Puts Religion Book Sales Up 7.8% in 2023
Sales of religious books posted the largest increase among all publishing categories, hitting $819.7 million for the year.
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Religion Book Deals: April 3, 2024
Paraclete lands world rights for a new series from prolific author Glenys Nellist, Eerdmans signs a new book from contemplative Catholic writer Cameron Bellm, and more.
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Fox's Motherhood Book Hails Fortitude, Faith
Nicole Saphier's 'Love, Mom' introduces 15 first-person narratives of women who describe their joy in motherhood moments great and small, as well as their challenges. And like all Fox News Books, 'Love, Mom' will have the power of Fox News's promotion to maximize sales.
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Pope Francis Launches New Book, 'Life,' with HarperCollins
Four HarperCollins executives traveled to the Vatican last weekend to present eight different editions of 'Life: My Story Through History' by Pope Francis, which was released on March 19 and is being published in all of the publisher's global markets.
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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: April 2024
A takedown of the white christian nationalism that has infiltrated some corners of American christianity; a new book from the "Pastors Wives Tell All" podcasters; and more new religion books publishing in April.
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David C Cook Taps New CMO
Christian publisher David C Cook has announced that veteran marketing leader Brian Mitchell has joined the organization as Chief Marketing Officer.
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Religion Book Deals: March 20, 2024
David C Cook signs Christian music artists Rebecca St. James (Fink) and Cubbie Fink's book on love, faith, and marriage; IVP lands Nijay K. Gupta's look at the role of female prophecy in Scripture; and more.
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Breaking Silence: PW Talks with Catherine Coldstream
Former nun Catherine Coldstream shares the story of her 12 years at a Carmelite monastery in a debut memoir out this month, 'Cloistered' (St. Martins), which earned a starred review from PW.