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Lives of the Famous and Faithful
Biographies reveal the beliefs behind the personas of Mr. Rogers, Johnny Cash, and Queen Elizabeth.
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Parallax Names New Publisher
After a year-long search, non-profit Buddhist publisher Parallax Press has named Hisae Matsuda, previously senior editor, to the role of publisher.
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HarperCollins Christian Publisher David Moberg to Open PWedu's New Online Summit, Oct. 30
Publishers Weekly’s immersive online event and workshop series has announced its keynote speaker: David Moberg, group publisher at HarperCollins Christian Publishing.
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How to Fight Anti-Semitism: PW Talks to Bari Weiss
‘New York Times’ opinion writer Bari Weiss, who felt compelled to fight the rise in anti-Jewish hatred after a white supremacist murdered worshipers at her former synagogue, urges readers of her new book to call out anti-Semitism wherever they see it.
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How Indies Can Fill the Void in Christian Retail
Chain closures lead to new opportunities in the world of Christian bookselling.
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Expanded Christian Product Expo Attracts 800 Attendees
Christian Product Expo, presented by the Munce Marketing Group and the Christian Retail Association, brought nearly 800 bookstore owners and publishing representatives together in Murfreesboro, Tenn., from Aug. 25-27.
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Religion Book Deals: August 28, 2019
Zondervan doubles up with Eric Metaxas; IVP is gearing up for the 2020 election and beyond with a book tentatively titled ‘Christianity & Politics,’ and more.
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PWedu’s Christian Publishing Summit: How to Reach New Readers
PW’s online immersion course is gathering pioneering industry leaders including editors, authors, and social media strategists for a multi-week guest speaker program from Oct. 30 to Nov. 20.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: Sept. 2019
A #MeToo memoir by former gymnast Rachael Denhollander, Max Lucado’s next title, and ‘What It Means to Be Moral’ are among the September books coming from religion and spirituality publishers.
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A Witch's Invitation to Initiation
In ‘Initiated: Memoir of a Witch,’ Amanda Yates Garcia describes the empowerment she found through witchcraft and encourages others to do the same.
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Walking Readers into Scripture: Spotlight on Crossway’s Study Bibles
A variety of study Bibles offers new ways to approach God’s Word. (Sponsored)
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‘Jesus Calling’ Surpasses 30 Million Copies Sold
Jesus Calling,' Thomas Nelson’s 2004 devotional by missionary Sarah Young, surpassed 30 million copies sold across all editions and formats this month.
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Devotionals and Bibles for Every Niche
Bite-size and customized biblical content continues to see growth in the industry.
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July Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Takes #2; ‘Overcomer’ Debuts at #3
‘It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way’ by Lysa TerKeurst jumped to #2 in Religion Nonfiction ahead of an online Bible study for the book; a novelization of the latest film by 'War Room' directors Alex and Stephen Kendrick debuts at #3 in Religion Fiction.
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Build a Career Path in Christian Publishing: Join PWedu’s Christian Publishing Summit
PW’s online immersion course examines career growth in Christian publishing through eight live webinar sessions across four weeks from Oct. 30 to Nov. 20, plus an online workshop to increase author discoverability, build marketing and retail strategies, and explore inventive ways to engage readers in a booming segment of the publishing industry.
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Photo Essay: 2019 Fiction Readers Summit
The second annual Fiction Readers Summit brought together Christian fiction authors and fans for a weekend of listening and learning in Grand Rapids, Mich. from Aug. 8-10.
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CRA Launches New Magazine Ahead of its First International Trade Show
Formed in 2018, the Christian Retail Association (CRA) released the first edition of its new trade magazine, ‘CRA Today,’ just ahead the first international Christian Product Expo trade show, which organizers say will attract over 800 attendees to Murfreesboro, Tenn., from Aug. 25-27.
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More Billy Graham Books Set for Fall
Three new books on Billy Graham are publishing this fall—over a year after the famed evangelist’s death.
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Crossway Names New President
The board of directors of Crossway, a Christian publisher based in Wheaton, Ill., announced the election of Josh Dennis to president, effective immediately.
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HCCP Announces New Imprint
HarperCollins Focus, which is housed within the HarperCollins Christian Publishing division, is launching a new nonfiction imprint, Harper Horizon. Andrea Fleck-Nisbet, formerly director of content acquisitions at Ingram Content Group, will lead the new imprint.



