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Religion Book Deals: January 23, 2019
Zondervan takes a memoir by the stars of a viral video on YouTube; InterVarsity Press signs clinical psychologist and author of 2017’s ‘Loveable’ Kelly Flanagan.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: February 2019
A conversation between Christians on opposite sides of the political spectrum, a critical look at the Roman Catholic Church, and 'How the Bible Actually Works' are some of the notable religion and spirituality books coming out in February.
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Iron Stream Media Launches Three New Imprints
Alabama-based publisher Iron Stream Media, which recently acquired New Hope Publishers, is launching three new imprints for the Christian marketplace: Ascender Books, Iron Stream Books, and New Hope Kidz.
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Deborah Lipstadt Explores the Rise in Antisemitism
Lipstadt, a Holocaust scholar, explores questions about the ancient causes and newest forms of hatred against Jews in her book ‘Antisemitism: Here and Now.’
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LifeWay to Close Some Stores in Shift Toward Digital Channels
Citing erosion at brick-and-mortar stores, LifeWay Christian Resources president Thom Rainer announced that several LifeWay storefronts will close as the chain transitions toward digital sales channels.
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December Religion Bestsellers: TerKeurst Stays #2, Francine Rivers Breaks the Top 3
‘It’s Not Supposed to be This Way’ by Lysa TerKeurst maintains its #2 slot on our Religion Nonfiction list amid the author’s personal announcement; Francine Rivers comes in at #3 with ‘The Masterpiece’ as well as two other spots in Religion Fiction.
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Religion Book Deals January 9, 2019
Thomas Nelson nabs a devotional by TV star and survivalist Bear Grylls; Zondervan takes a book from a marketing expert-turned-pastor, and more.
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Six Major Religion Book-to-Film Adaptions of 2019
Check out six titles from religion publishers that are getting the Hollywood treatment this year, including the life-after-death story in ‘The Impossible’ and a star-studded take on Rhonda Byrne’s ‘The Secret.’
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Christian Small Publishers Association Renamed
The Christian Small Publishers Association has renamed itself the Christian Indie Publishing Association in order to better reflect its members as well as the growing number of indie authors today.
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Presbyterian Publishing’s President to Retire
Marc Lewis, who has served as president and publisher of the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation since 2007, is retiring on June 30.
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Longtime Editor Nygren Retires
After more than 40 years in religion publishing, senior editor at WaterBrook and Multnomah Bruce Nygren is retiring.
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‘Boy Who Came Back From Heaven’ Subject Refiles Tyndale Lawsuit
Alex Malarkey and his attorneys have refiled a suit against Tyndale House Publishers over 2010’s bestselling ‘The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven’ after a circuit court judge dismissed five out of seven complaints in the original lawsuit.
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Religion Publishers Have Great Expectations for 2019
A biography of the Dalai Lama, the memoir of a soldier involved in the accidental shooting of Pat Tillman, and a critical look at the Vatican are among the titles coming in 2019 from religion and spirituality publishers.
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Harvest House Makes Christian Thinking Accessible to All
From apologetics to tours of the universe, new books from Harvest House Publishers invite everyday readers to consider their faith through various lenses. (Sponsored)
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Bible Journaling: Connecting with Scripture in a New (Old) Way
Crossway's new line of ESV Scripture Journals lets readers interact with each book of the New and Old Testaments. (Sponsored)
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A Gentler Death: Spotlight on Lucinda Herring
In her new book, 'Reimagining Death,' the licensed green funeral director Lucinda Herring invites our culture to reconsider how we die and how we care for those we've lost. (Sponsored)
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Beginner Bibles from Beaming Books
Two new illustrated titles introduce Bible stories to young readers. (Sponsored)
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A Travel Guide to the Gospels
The 'Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels' adds new dimensions to scripture. (Sponsored)
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Religious Reading: Spotlight on Faith-Based Publishing
We look at six faith-based and spiritual publishers in this special section. (Sponsored)
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Modernizing the Church: Spotlight on Gabriel Moran
In 'Missed Opportunities,' religion scholar Gabriel Moran offers an accessible roadmap toward a more modern and inclusive Roman Catholic Church. (Sponsored)



