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Religion Book Deals: May 2017
Zondervan nabs a book by the son and daughter-in-law of Hobby Lobby founder David Green, megachurch pastor at Hillsong NYC Joel Houston lands at HarperOne, plus more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2017
A memoir by a former fashion model on discovering spiritual empowerment and the latest novel in Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family series are among the notable titles publishing in June.
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Christian Fiction Keeps Its Allure
Despite recent challenges, the category keeps drawing in publishers—and readers.
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Understanding the White Evangelical Movement: PW Talks to Frances FitzGerald
In her new book, 'The Evangelicals,' the historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores how millennials are changing the face of the evangelical movement.
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2017 Christopher Awards Celebrate Books on Family
Books about the bonds of friendship, raising a child with special needs, and the power of teamwork received recognition for “affirming the highest values of the human spirit” during the 2017 Christopher Awards ceremony in New York City on Tuesday, May 16.
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Religion Publishers See Growth in Children’s Books
Religion publishing for children is in expansion mode today, with more faith-based houses forming imprints and finding ways into the category.
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HCCP to Grow Spanish Bible Business
HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced the promotion of David Coyotl to associate publisher as part of an initiative to expand its Spanish Bible publishing program.
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April Religion Bestsellers: Books on Jesus Dominate; Beverly Lewis Breaks Top 3
David Limbaugh made his debut on our Religion Nonfiction chart with his guide to the gospels, ‘The True Jesus.’ And Beverly Lewis cracked the top five with her latest Amish romance, ‘The Ebb Tide.’
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Tim Tebow Wins Christian Book of the Year Award
‘Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life Storms’ (WaterBrook) by Tebow was named the 2017 Christian Book of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
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Four Spiritual Books on Thriving at Midlife
New titles draw on a variety of ideologies to help readers handle the physical and emotional changes that come with middle age.
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Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and a Lady: PW Talks to Jessi Colter
Colter, a trailblazer for women in country music and the wife of the late Waylon Jennings, is sharing her life story for the first time in ‘An Outlaw and a Lady.’
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Religion Book Deals: April 2017
Zondervan nabs a two-book deal with ‘Full House’ star Candace Cameron Bure, a biblical scholar lands at Baker with a history of Christianity, and more.
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2017
May will see the latest release from ‘Love Wins’ author Rob Bell; a memoir about martial arts and Buddhist practices in 'Fighting Buddha;' and a critical look at Pope Francis with 'The Political Pope.'
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Inside the Ghost Dance Religion with Historian Louis S. Warren
Warren, a history professor at UC Davis, sheds new light on the 19th century religious movement among Native Americans in his new book, ‘God’s Red Son.’
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Wanda Brunstetter: 10 Spiritual Books to Read for Inspiration
Brunstetter, a PW bestselling author of Amish fiction, picks the top 10 books that have encouraged and shaped her faith and writing.
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Alvin Plantinga, Philosopher, Wins 2017 Templeton Prize
American philosopher and author Alvin Plantinga is being recognized for his work that defends theism—the belief in god—within academic circles.
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Books That Inspire
For readers looking for a motivational boost, publishers of so-called inspirational titles offer lots of options ranging from the spiritual to the secular.
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Christian Publishers Offer New Books, Tap Backlists to Address Current Events
While some publishers are using the political climate as a way to challenge and encourage readers, others are avoiding it at all costs.
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Donald Weiser, Occult Publishing Veteran, Dies at 89
Donald Weiser, who founded the publishing company Samuel Weiser Inc. (known today as Red Wheel/Weiser), died at his home in Florida on April 12.
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March Religion Bestsellers: Bill O’Reilly Breaks Top Four; Wm. Paul Young Dominates
The paperback release of 2013’s ‘Killing Jesus’ lands Bill O’Reilly at #4 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wm. Paul Young takes three spots in Fiction.



