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Religion Book Deals: October 16, 2024
WaterBrook signs pastor Charles Metcalf's book on overcoming self-doubt and stepping into God’s plan with confidence, Kregel lands a new book by Christy Award-winning novelist Katie Powner, and more.
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'New Studies in Biblical Theology' Series Switches Publishing Partners
Apollos announced this week that B&H Academic will take over from InterVarsity Press as North American co-publisher for new titles for the series in the U.S. and Canada.
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Finding Freedom One Breath at a Time: PW Talks with Jasmine Marie
The author of ‘Black Girls Breathing’ discusses how mindful breathing and other practices can help heal chronic stress and generational trauma.
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Intuition Meets Hard Science: PW Talks with Siddharth Ramakrishnan
Neuroscientist and biology professor Siddharth Ramakrishnan analyzes the brain to offer a scientific explanation of intuition in ‘Neuroscience of Tarot: From Imagery to Intuition to Prediction.'
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Books that Stretch from the Soul to the Stars
New titles from mind-body-spirit publishers draw from ancient wisdom and current science to help readers with everything from healing from trauma to having better sex and getting a good night’s sleep.
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9 New Books Taking Fresh Looks at Witchcraft
A rundown of new and forthcoming titles that examine witches and the occult arts.
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Tarot, Oracle Decks are a Big Deal
Publishers are finding classic tarot card and playful oracle decks more popular than ever.
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New Books Breathe New Life into Breathwork
A crop of new titles examine breathing and breathwork, drawing on yoga and holistic healing practices.
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10 Astrology Books on Style, Sex, and Self-Discovery
New titles aim to help readers to steer their lives by the stars and planets.
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Agents Speak on the State of BIPOC Representation in Christian Books
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a "significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook.
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Survival and Endurance: PW Talks with Elisa Boxer
In 'Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah,' Elisa Boxer shares a story of Jewish resilience with young readers through the history of a unique menorah.
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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: September/October 2024
Bruce Gordon traces how the Bible took shape and traveled across continents, Shannon K. Evans offers a fascinating look at six female mystics, and April Ajoy offers a personal exploration of politics and evangelical culture.
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Documentary Based on Last Chapter of 'Jesus and John Wayne' Now Streaming
Kristin Kobes Du Mez’s 'Jesus and John Wayne' set the Christian world afire with its account of “evangelical warrior masculinity.” Now the last chapter of the book has inspired a new documentary, 'For Our Daughters,' which began streaming free on Sept. 26, and recounts numerous sexual harassment and abuse incidents in evangelical churches.
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Religion Book Deals: Oct. 2, 2024
Broadleaf Books acquires Artists for Joy podcaster Merideth Hite Estevez’s invitation to experience art as a spiritual doorway, Whitaker House signs Faith And Composition blogger Shalene Roberts’s inspirational book for moms, and more.
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Exploring America's 'Audacious' First Amendment
In his new book 'Free Exercise: Religion, The First Amendment, and the Making of America' (Oct 8, Oxford University Press), Bentley University history professor Chris Beneke explores the role the First Amendment has played in the shaping of American culture. Beneke spoke with PW about what worried the founders when it came to religion, and what they hoped for the future.
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Jewish Holiday Books for Children
For Jewish publishers, fall brings a wave of titles highlighting holidays from somber to joyful.
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Kar-Ben's New Publisher Is on a Mission
Fran Greenman-Schmitz joins the the storied 50-year-old Jewish house with a singular focus: to see more proudly Jewish books in the marketplace.
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ACFW Announces 2024 Carol Award Winners
The winners were celebrated at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference gala earlier this month. The award recognize the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year.
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Religion Book Deals: September 18, 2024
IVP takes National Book Award-nominee Mitali Perkins's book to help kids pray the Beatitudes, WaterBrook takes mother and son duo Amber and Ollie Lia's book of devotions aimed at pre-teens and teens, and more.
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Can 'Empathy' be Saved? How Conservative Firebrand Allie Beth Stuckey Merges Politics, Policy, and Theology
In an August profile, 'The Atlantic' dubbed Allie Beth Stuckey "the new Phyllis Schlafly," a reference to the late far-right firebrand who drove the Equal Rights Amendment to defeat. PW talked with Stuckey about her book, 'Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion.'