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Buddhist Books Confront Social Issues
Buddhist publishers look at principles of interconnectedness and interdependence as a response to issues ranging from racism to poverty.
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Spring 2017 Religion & Spirituality Announcements
Among the big religion and spirituality books coming this spring are titles that attempt to bridge the gap between ways of thinking or offer new takes on seminal religious events.
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A Jewish Identity Crisis: PW Talks to Abigail Pogrebin
Surprised by a study that found that most Jews identify themselves as Jewish culturally rather than religiously, Pogrebin set out observe every holiday in the Jewish calendar.
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HarperCollins Christian Tries Out Longer Pre-Pub Audiobook Excerpts
First Listen, a program offering extended previews of audiobooks from HarperCollins Christian Publishing imprints, has attracted over 65,000 listeners since its launch in October.
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January Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Takes Over; ‘The Shack’ Hits #1
Two study guides by Proverbs 31 Ministries president Lysa TerKeurst—‘Finding I Am’ and ‘Uninvited’—break the top 10 in Religion Nonfiction. Plus, the film adaptation of ‘The Shack’ lifts Wm. Paul Young’s book to #1 in Fiction.
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Shedding Perfect and Getting Real: Books on Living Faithfully
Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual practices can be used to combat the pressures of a Pinterest-perfect society, according to a slew of books coming from religion publishers.
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Unflinching New Bio Highlights Martin Luther’s Trespasses and Triumphs
In 'Martin Luther: Renegade and Prophet' (Random House, March), Lyndal Roper depicts Martin Luther as a deeply flawed yet extraordinary man of his time.
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A Misguided Missionary Doing God’s Will: PW Talks with Amy Peterson
Amy Peterson, who listened to slogans such as ‘make a difference’ and ‘do big things for God’ all her life, offers a rare critical account of missionary work while sharing her story in ‘Dangerous Territory.’
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: February 2017
The latest from Kyle Idleman and a guide to spiritual success by psychic-reader-to-the-stars Joanna Garzilli are among the most-anticipated religion and spirituality titles publishing in February.
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Religion Book Deals: January 2017
HarperOne nabs a book by ‘Miracles from Heaven’ producer DeVon Franklin, “Chewbacca mom” inks a double with Zondervan, and more.
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Tate Publishing Closes Its Doors
After suspending operations, the Christian self-publishing company faces customer ire and lawsuits from service providers.
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Harvest House to Launch Children’s Imprint
Harvest House Publishers’ new imprint, Harvest Kids, will be led by executive v-p and publisher Barb Sherrill. First titles are due out this fall.
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Justice a Hot Topic for Religion Publishers
Books on racism, immigration, and poverty feature prominently on religion publishers' lists in the coming year.
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Revell Signs Ted Dekker, Grows Suspense List
Revell, a division of Bethany Publishing Group, signed a multi-book deal with novelist Dekker as part of an expansion plan for suspense titles.
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Letters on Growing Up Muslim: PW Talks to Omar Saif Ghobash
The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia addresses extremist propaganda and other challenges modern Muslims face in ‘Letters to a Young Muslim.’
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December Religion Bestsellers: Mormon Guide Breaks Top 10; Hollywood Boosts ‘The Shack’
‘We’re With You’ by leaders of the Mormon Church broke the top 10 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list in December. Plus, the upcoming film adaptation of ‘The Shack’ boosted sales for two versions of Wm. Paul Young’s novel.
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Four Books for the Broken-Hearted
Religion publishers aim to mend broken hearts this season with new books that inject spirituality into the healing process.
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Leading by Example: New Parenting Books for 2017
This season, Christian publishers offer parenting titles that combine biblical lessons with first-hand advice.
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Dorothy Day: A Sinner and Nearly A Saint
The Catholic writer and activist, for whom the Vatican began the canonization process back in 2000, had an unusual path to conversion that included an abortion and having a child out of wedlock, as told in a new biography.
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Christmas Fiction Is Vital Subgenre for Religion Publishers
Religion fiction publishers discuss the different sales strategies surrounding Christmas-themed fiction.
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