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Religion Book Deals: Jan. 7, 2026
New deals include a suspense novel, a faith-based and science-backed guide for midlife women, and a family devotional geared to parents.
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T.I. Lowe Addresses Tough Topics with Southern Charm
The Christian fiction writer’s novels feature characters who are troubled by addiction, domestic violence, grief, and mental illness—but always end on a hopeful note.
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The Inspiration of Rachel Held Evans Lives On
A new collection of the the late author’s writings, Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith, includes reflections from writers who say Evans gave them courage and language to question traditional evangelicalism.
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HCCP Acquires DaySpring Publishing from Hallmark
HarperCollins Christian Publishing has purchased the brand's Christian books, journals, and devotionals, while Hallmark retains DaySpring cards.
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Remembering Vanished Jewish Communities: PW Talks with Jane Ziegelman
In Once There Was a Town: The Memory Books of a Lost Jewish World, the historian explores Holocaust survivors’ yizkor books of the towns they once knew and the universal human desire to “remember me, remember us, remember this.”
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Ancient Words for Wising Up Now
Princeton University Press’s Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers series offers contemporary translations of classic philosophical works that weigh in on timeless topics from life, death, and politics to sports and travel.
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Printed Hymnals Make a Comeback
Books of classic hymns and scripture songs are seeing a resurgence, with Crossway publishing officer Don Jones saying these songbooks for worship help “the church rediscover its voice and its heritage as a singing people.”
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The Object of the Bible: PW Talks to David Dault
Viewing the Bible as a material artifact, the theologian examines how the scripture’s interpretation, design, and use have influenced cultural power structures in his book The Accessorized Bible (Yale).
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A Political Scientist’s ‘Altar Call’: PW Talks with Ryan Burge
In The Vanishing Church (Brazos), the Washington University professor, who examines American religion through data, frets over Christians’ deep polarization, urging believers to find a church where differences, diversity, and doubts are welcomed.
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The Top Religion Stories of 2025
It was a big year in religious publishing, from Catholic publishers’ rush to release biographies of Pope Leo XIV to the rise of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, who saw her 2023 book sell out—and inked a deal for two more titles—after confronting President Trump.
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PW Studio: PW Spotlight: Fans Demanded, and the Beloved Creator of The Bible Recap Podcast Delivered
Tara-Leigh Cobble follows up her bestselling book 'The Bible Recap' with an ESV study Bible. (Sponsored)
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Kids’ Books That Highlight the ‘Holy’ in ‘Holiday’
Parents and grandparents seeking Christmas or Hanukkah books for children that center on celebrating the birth of a savior or the miracle of light in the darkness have many new titles to choose from this season.
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Choosing Holiday Books for Children of Interfaith Families
Susan Katz Miller, an expert on resources for interfaith families, suggests children’s books about Christmas and Hanukkah that work for parents and grandparents who take their religion seriously but don’t all share the same one.
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Religion Book Deals: Dec. 3, 2025
Among recent religion book deals are a faith-based historical romance series set in the American West and a podcaster’s guide to paring down one’s possessions to make room for what really matters.
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Antisemitism Draws Attention at AAR/SBL
Scholars and authors in multiple sessions at the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature joint conferences, held in Boston November 22–25, focused on antisemitism and the role of the academics in addressing it.
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At AAR/SBL, Religion Scholars Address Issues Ancient and Modern
The American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature’s annual joint meeting mixed scholars’ research in Biblical and religious studies with sessions on such hot-button issues as immigration, academic freedom, and the crisis in Gaza.
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Advent Devotionals Bring Spirit, Story, and Song
As the Advent season, the spiritual lead-up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus, begins November 30, Christian publishers have a wide range of devotionals, all out now, designed to enlighten and inspire readers day by day with scripture, stories, and music.
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Religion Book Deals: Nov. 19, 2025
Among recent book deals are an illustrated Bible series, a guide to praying for the nation, and wisdom for grieving women to rebuild their lives.
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Publishing in Color Stays the Course
Diversity may be under attack in some corners of the country, but this seven-year-old organization remains undeterred in its purpose: serving writers of color and growing ethnic diversity in Christian publishing.
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PRH Christian to Launch Reader-Facing Content Hub
Grace Corner, a new direct-to-consumer digital platform for faith-based content, will launch early next year and will include a dedicated e-commerce platform for books, Bible studies, and devotionals, as well as live events with authors.
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