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Forest Bathing Strikes a Chord with Exhausted City Dwellers
A crop of new books about the therapeutic benefits of forest bathing, or simply spending time in nature, are coming from religion and spirituality publishers this year.
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Mending the Divide
New books from religious publishers explore diversity and social justice.
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LifeWay Closures Come Into Focus
LifeWay Christian Resources will close two-thirds of its 170 bricks-and-mortar stores this summer, with the rest following by the year’s end.
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Putting Faith to Work: Books Address Poverty and Hunger
Four forthcoming titles from religion publishers combine faith with activism against homelessness, poverty, and hunger.
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March Religion Bestsellers: ‘Universal Christ’ Debuts at #4, Francine Rivers Stays #1
Franciscan priest Richard Rohr breaks the top five in religion nonfiction with his reflections on the nature of God in ‘The Universal Christ,’ while the trade paperback edition of Francine Rivers’ ‘The Masterpiece’ is #1 for its second consecutive month in fiction.
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Religion Publishers Give Millennials a Fresh Look
New books are not only shedding new light on the religious beliefs of millennials, but also supplying information to those who want to better educate and understand the younger generation.
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Rabbi Examines Trauma Passed Down Through Generations
Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, a psychotherapist, explores how Jews, and others, can use the inherited memories of horrors to heal themselves and the world in ‘Wounds Into Wisdom.’
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Can Christian Publishing Live Without LifeWay?
As the bookseller winds down, religion publishers and retailers make contingency plans.
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Religion Book Deals: March 27, 2019
Zondervan signs a pastor’s take on people skills; Brazos agrees on ‘Why Science and Faith Need Each Other,’ and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2019
A book by ‘Little People, Big World’ reality TV stars, Karen Kingsbury’s new installment to the Baxter Family series, and more titles are coming from religion and spirituality publishers in April.
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On Tour and 'Beating Guns:' A Photo Essay
Shane Claiborne and Michael Martin are on a 37-city book tour to discuss their book Beating Guns: Hope for People who are Weary of Violence while demonstrating how guns can be melted down and remade into gardening tools.
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Finding Religion in Unexpected Places...and Books
Among the array of choices for the spiritually adventurous readers are some innovative paths that may or may not involve UFOs.
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Religion Publishing's Search For Meaning
New books offer answers to the big questions for those leery of traditional religions.
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LifeWay to Close All Stores
Acting president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources Brad Waggoner announced the “difficult” decision to close all 170 bricks-and-mortar stores this year, opting instead for a “greater focus on digital channels.”
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Marcelo Gleiser, Physicist, Wins 2019 Templeton Prize
Marcelo Gleiser, theoretical physicist, professor at Dartmouth, and author of five scientific books, has been named the 2019 Templeton Prize Laureate.
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Religion Book Deals: March 13, 2019
Sounds True signs a yoga teacher’s guide to better sleep, a health and fitness title lands at Zondervan, and more.
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Indie Authors Find Firm Footing in Christian Market
Self publishing in the Christian market is a viable option for authors seeking control and profits, and the books are gaining ground with readers.
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February Religion Bestsellers: 'Duck Dynasty' Star Takes #3; Colleen Coble Returns
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson's call to action in ‘The Theft of America’s Soul' debuts at #3 in Religion Nonfiction, while Colleen Coble's latest romance broke into the top five in Religion Fiction.
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Tyndale to Publish #MeToo Memoir by Former Gymnast
In September, Tyndale House will publish ‘What is a Girl Worth?’ by Rachael Denhollander, the first person to publicly accuse U.S.A. Gymnastics national team doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. The publisher is also releasing a children’s book by Denhollander.



