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February Religion Bestsellers: ‘Dangerous Prayers’ Takes #2, Rachel Hauck Returns
Craig Groeschel’s guide to a deeper faith in ‘Dangerous Prayers’ debuts at #2 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction chart; a new romance by 'The Wedding Dress' author Rachel Hauck takes #3 in Religion Fiction.
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Agents Highlight Leading Christian Publishing Trends
Literary agents specializing in Christian publishing discuss the latest industry trends, including a growing interest in self-help as well as books geared toward millennials.
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Reading Up on Whiteness: Religion Publishers Tackle Racial Inequality
Religion publishers are leading discussions about race in an attempt to explain how white Christians can help heal racial divisions in several new books publishing between now and fall.
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WaterBrook Launches Gift Books Line
Random House’s WaterBrook imprint will debut six Christian gift books and products in the fall through its new line, Ink & Willow.
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Religion & Spirituality Books Preview: March 2020
A faith-based critique about the concept of self-improvement in ‘Enough About Me,’ pastor Tim Keller’s book on marriage written with his wife Kathy, and new novel by bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter are some of the religion and spirituality books slated for publication this March.
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Christian Publishers Find Added Value in Book Awards
Award-winning Christian titles can often break into the broader market, and publishers are taking notice.
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Religion Book Deals: February 26, 2020
Zondervan nabbed a new book by Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae; Jordan Lee Dooley brings two books to WaterBrook, a memoir on autism lands at Brazos, and more.
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Finding 'Grace in the Rubble' 25 Years After the Oklahoma City Bombing
After writing about forgiving her sister’s murderer in 2015’s ‘Change of Heart,’ Jeanne Bishop is telling the story of an unlikely friendship between the father of Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh and the father of one of his victims in her new book.
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Christian Publishing Veterans Launch Consulting Firm
Longtime Christian publishing executives David Moberg and Byron Williamson are starting a consulting firm, Moberg | Williamson Consulting, which will serve mass media clients including publishers.
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Tapping into Spirituality and Gender
Authors explore gender identity issues related to youth, Mormonism, and more in new books.
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Giving Voice to the Voiceless
New religion books shed light on the immigrant experience.
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Faith’s Changing Role In Politics
Religion publishers explore the numerous ways faith and social issues overlap in today's political climate.
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Harlequin to Expand Love Inspired Imprint
Love Inspired, Harlequin’s inspirational romance imprint, is launching a trade paperback fiction publishing program, starting spring 2021. The new line is accepting submissions of manuscripts that focus on religious values.
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Religion Book Deals: February 12, 2020
Jennie Allen re-ups with WaterBrook, the CEO of World Vision Richard Stearns brings a new book to IVP, and more.
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January Religion Bestsellers: Jennie Allen Cracks Top Four; 'Collateral Damage' Debuts
‘Get Out of Your Head,’ a new book by Bible teacher and bestselling author Jennie Allen, debuts at #4 in Religion Nonfiction; Lynette Eason breaks the top five on our Religion Fiction bestsellers list with 'Collateral Damage,' the first book in a new suspense series.
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How to ‘Remix Judaism’ for Younger Generations: Roberta Kwall
Author Roberta Kwall lays out ways to find personal meaning in Judaism, but emphasizes the importance of Jewish rituals that can be passed down to the next generation in her new book, 'Remix Judaism.'
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Christian Product Expo Gains Momentum
Approximately 300 publishers and booksellers met during the winter Christian Product Expo in Wilmington, Del. from Feb. 9-11 for training sessions, author introductions, and order writing.
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1517 Media Launches New Nonfiction Imprint
The parent company of Fortress Press, Beaming Books, and Augsburg Books announced a new imprint, Broadleaf Books, which will focus on such categories as personal growth, Christian living, and the intersection of religion and culture.
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Radical Astrologer Chani Nicholas Hits #7 in the Country
The first book by OprahMag.com’s resident astrologer, Chani Nicholas, has sold over 14,500 print units in its first week on the market, becoming the #7 book in the country overall.
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Religion and Spirituality Deals: January 22, 2020
Tyndale nabs four books by novelist Lynn Austin; Jennifer Fulwiler returns to Zondervan, and more.



