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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2022
New books by Kathie Lee Gifford, Senator Tim Scott, and more are coming from religion and spirituality publishers in August.
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Witch Books Hold Power
As part of a continuing publishing trend, witchcraft books continue to draw the interest of readers, especially those seeking empowerment.
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Meet the Editor: Valerie Weaver-Zercher
An acquiring editor at Broadleaf Books hunts for diverse writers who take on 'the urgent issues of our day.'
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PJ Library Focuses on Widening Its Reach
PJ Library, the nonprofit organization that sends free Jewish children’s books to families around the world, is prioritizing titles that reflect the diversity of Jewish life as it grows its in-house publishing imprint.
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Birthright Founder Works Toward a Jewish Pride Movement
The founder of the controversial non-profit Birthright Israel discusses the future of Jewish life, ways to foster it, and his new book, ‘Jewish Pride’ (Post Hill, Sept. 13).
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June Religion Bestsellers: Sarah Young Tops; ‘The Stranger' Returns
Sarah Young’s ‘Jesus Calling,’ which just surpassed 40 million copies sold since its publication 18 years ago, takes #1 on the Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list after having a banner month; Mitch Albom returns to #1 in Religion Fiction with ‘The Stranger in the Lifeboat.’
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Religion Publishers React to Roe’s Reversal
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade last month, religion publishers are promoting backlist titles on both sides of the abortion debate, while others are looking to publish new books on the issue.
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Spiritual Books for Death’s Aftermath
New and upcoming titles offer a spiritual perspective of the logistical side of death—from making funeral arrangements to settling estates.
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New Books Find God Amid Grief
Recent titles from religion publishers address a variety of unexpected losses.
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Religion Book Deals: June 22, 2022
Paraclete doubles up on children’s books by Laura Sassi, and political theology scholar Kaitlyn Schiess moves to Brazos with her second book.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2022
New books from religion and spirituality publishers coming out in July include a faith-based approach to decluttering, Rumi’s poems examined through a spiritual lens, and stories of nine women in the Bible who lived their faith boldly.
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David C Cook Turns to Comics for Expansion
David C Cook is expanding its staff and comic book offerings through the acquisition of the graphic arts studio Corvus Comics.
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From Pediatric Cancer to Outer Space: PW Talks to Hayley Arceneaux
Arceneaux, an astronaut on SpaceX’s Inspiration4 last September, describes how having cancer as a child changed her faith and the rest of her life in ‘Wild Ride: A Memoir of IV Drips and Rocket Ships’ (Convergent, Sept. 6).
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Fame and the Evangelical Church: PW Talks to Katelyn Beaty
Katelyn Beaty, whose career as a journalist began in 2012 before moving into religion publishing, remains a tenacious reporter as she analyzes why so many Christian leaders have become embroiled in scandal in her new book, 'Celebrities for Jesus' (Brazos, Aug 16).
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New Kids’ Book Says It’s OK to Ask for Help—Even If You’re a Rabbi
Alice Blumenthal McGinty demonstrates how learning to ask for help can create a stronger community in her new children’s book, ‘A Synagogue Like Home’ (Candlewick, Aug.), which depicts a week in the life of a contemporary synagogue.
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R. H. Boyd Celebrates 125 Years in Publishing
Having completed its 125th year in business, Black-owned printer and publisher R. H. Boyd is expanding its focus to include more trade titles, starting with ‘Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life, Lessons, and Leadership,’ releasing as part of Juneteenth celebrations.
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Religion Book Deals: June 8, 2022
A book that aims to help readers align their personal finance decisions with the promotion of social justice lands at Broadleaf; wholesaler and publisher Christian Art Gifts takes a year long devotional for empty nesters.
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In Times of Tribulation, Prophecy Books Multiply
Several Christian publishers are focusing on books about biblical prophecy, the rapture, Armageddon, and other End Times events of the Bible as readers seek answers about current crises.
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May Religion Bestsellers: Country Singer’s Debut Breaks Top 4; Karen Kingsbury Reigns
Pop country singer and songwriter Walker Hayes debuts on our Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with the story of his conversion to Christianity in ‘Glad You’re Here;’ Karen Kingsbury’s latest Baxter Family novel takes #1 in Religion Fiction, dethroning Mitch Albom’s ‘Stranger in the Lifeboat.’
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