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Faith-Based Publishers Depend on Devotionals
Since their debut in the 1920s, devotionals—which feature daily, weekly, or monthly readings and words from the Bible—have become increasingly important to religion publishers.
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Calling for a Core Jewish Identity: PW Talks to Donniel Hartman
Rabbi Donniel Hartman urges Jews to forge a connection between themselves and 3,000 years of Jewish life in his new book, Who Are the Jews—and Who Can We Become?.
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Religion Book Deals: Aug. 23, 2023
A guide to friendship for women lands at W, a football-inspired plan for marriage heads to David C Cook, and more.
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Religion Book Sales Slipped 1.2% in First Half of 2023
The 1.2% decline was largely driven by a 4.1% drop in sales for hardcovers in the first six months of 2023, according to figures released by the AAP.
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July Religion Bestsellers: The Warrior Poet Dominates; Colleen Coble 'Breaks' #4
John Lovell, the self-styled Warrior Poet, shoots to the top of nonfiction listings with a Christian living title for men and Sarah Young's Jesus Calling still rings up sales.
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Longtime Tyndale Exec to Retire
After 37 years with the Christian publishing house, Tyndale's chief administrative officer Jeff Johnson will retire on September 29.
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New Books Address Surviving Toxic Religion
People who encountered abuse and shame in their church or harsh religious teachings are speaking up and experts offer hope for healing.
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Religion Book Deals: August 9, 2023
Among recent publishing deals, Jemar Tisby takes two to Convergent, Faith Urey Cho brings a picture book and devotional to WaterBrook, and Zondervan looks to Cultivating Delight.
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Witchcraft Comes Home
Forthcoming books by herbalists, spell casters, tarot experts, and pagan practitioners offer practical DIY takes on spells, enchantments, and pathways to a more magical life.
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Publishers Tap into Market for Tarot Cards, Crystals, and More
New books highlight the powers of gems, flowers, elaborate tarot cards, and imaginative oracle decks to brighten moods, restore energy, foster connections, or help people face tough social issues.
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Mind-Body-Spirit Books Call for Action
Spirituality publishers say that post-pandemic readers are seeking to optimize their lives through titles emphasizing empowerment.
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The Ironic Influence of Richard Dawkins
PW talks with the editors of Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August, 2023
Books by Russell D. Moore (Losing Our Religion), Karen Swallow Prior (The Evangelical Imagination), and Kevin DeYoung (Impossible Christianity) are among the titles to be published in August.
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Religion Book Deals: July 26, 2023
New books from acclaimed scientist Francis Collins, singer/pastor Steven Furtick, and Black Joy author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts are among recent publishing deals.
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Christian Retailers See Six Month Sales Gain
Same-store sales for the first six months of 2023 rose 9.7% over the comparable period 2022, according to data from independent Christian retailers reported to The Parable Group.
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Baker Book House Company COO to Retire
Dan Baker says he'll stay on the board of the family-owned company, which owns both the Baker Publishing Group and the Baker Book House bookstore.
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Marianne Williamson Delays Book Release—Again
The bestselling spirituality author and two-time presidential candidate says promoting The Mystic Jesus doesn't "align" with her current campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: June 2023
Both the nonfiction and fiction June bestselllers lists feature a hit parade of familiar names.
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Christian Publishers Add More Sci-fi/Fantasy Titles
With more adults and young adults looking for faith-based science fiction and fantasy books, publishers are responding by expanding imprints and new titles.
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Religion Book Deals: July 12, 2023
Among recent book deals, a new work by spirituality writers Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins goes to Brazos and Kar-Ben takes a Passover picture book.
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