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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, August 27, 2014

By Lynn Garrett | 08/27/2014 @ 12:30PM

Awards and honors for Catholic books and Christian fiction; conferences and trade shows in September and beyond.
Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, August 27, 2014

| 08/27/2014 @ 12:00PM

Jan Karon's new novel brings Father Tim Kavanagh back to Mitford; Jan Aldredge-Clanton offers more inclusive pictures of God.
Steve Laube: Agent and Publisher

By Kathleen Samuelson | 08/26/2014 @ 05:00PM

In his long history in Christian publishing, Steve Laube has played many roles--bookseller, editor, literary agent. Now he adds publisher to that resume, joining what seems to be an emerging trend among agents.
Religion On-Sale Calendar: September 2014

| 08/26/2014 @ 12:30PM

New books in a big religion publishing month include offerings from Joel Osteen, Sam Harris, and Joyce Meyer.
Lysa TerKeurst : The Best 'Yes' Is Sometimes 'No'

By Ann Byle | 08/13/2014 @ 12:00PM

Lysa TerKeurst recently had to reread her own book to stop herself from adding one more thing to her schedule. The bestselling author, speaker, mother of five, and director of a women’s ministry has overstuffed her schedule for years and reaped impressive results. But she's learned to say no, and urges other women to do the same.
Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, August 13, 2014

By Lynn Garrett | 08/13/2014 @ 11:30AM

A signing with singing; astronomer/priest honored with Carl Sagan Medal; romance writers recognize winners; a book tour in Amish country; Christian fiction conference coming up.
LifeWay Pulls Mark Driscoll’s Books from Shelves

By Lynn Garrett | 08/11/2014 @ 04:30PM

In a move that had been rumored for some time, LifeWay Christian Resources has suspended sales of Mark Driscoll’s books, pulling them from its website and from the shelves of its 180 Christian bookstores.
Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, August 13, 2014

| 08/11/2014 @ 02:30PM

Molly Phinney Baskette tells the story of her congregation's revival; the message of Jesus has been diluted, argues Benjamin L. Corey.
Religion Books of Note: August 2014

| 08/11/2014 @ 10:30AM

Significant August releases include the newest from popular women's author Lysa TerKeurst; also, Amish romance novelist Wanda Brunstetter sends newlyweds Emma and Lamar Miller to Florida for the winter and another unlikely quilting class.
Catholic Marketing Network: A Trade Show that’s Thriving

By Marcia Z. Nelson | 08/05/2014 @ 12:30PM

There was no missing the life-size photo of Pope Francis near one of the entrances to the 18th annual Catholic Marketing Network trade show July 29-Aug. 1. He was there in spirit, perhaps, and certainly adorned many a book cover at a show publishers said brought robust sales and many opportunities to meet new retailers.
Abingdon Pulls Back in Fiction, Christian Living

By Lynn Garrett | 08/04/2014 @ 12:00AM

Abingdon Press is “reassessing and realigning” its Abingdon Fiction and Christian Living programs and has “paused” acquisitions.
Yoga Meets Religion, Spirituality in Four New Books

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi | 07/31/2014 @ 12:30PM

Some people of faith worry that yoga’s philosophical and spiritual aspects might conflict with their personal beliefs. Others find that faith can interact with yoga practice in a way that makes it far more meaningful than “a good stretch.” Four new books examine the intersections of religion and spirituality with yoga practice.
Bill Hybels: To-Do List as a ‘Holy Endeavor’

By Kathleen Samuelson | 07/30/2014 @ 04:00PM

Technology and modern conveniences have made life easier, right? Not so much. The mental flotsam and frenzied busyness have actually made life more stressful and demanding, according to Willow Creek founding pastor Bill Hybels, whose new book offers practices to find freedom from “soul clutter.”
Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, July 23, 2014

By Lynn Garrett | 07/23/2014 @ 11:30AM

New partnership for a new house; book award nominations open; indie honors for two publishers.
Film About ‘Son of Hamas’ Who Spied for Israel Coming to Theaters

By Lynn Garrett | 07/23/2014 @ 09:00AM

'The Green Prince,' a documentary based on Mosab Hassan Yousef’s bestselling memoir ‘Son of Hamas’ previews in July and opens in New York and Los Angeles in September, followed by a nationwide roll out. The film--which tells the story of a Palestinian activist who became a spy for Israel--won an Audience Award when it premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, July 23, 2014

| 07/23/2014 @ 09:00AM

A starred review for Rowan Williams' exploration of Christian essentials; Lysa TerKeurst offers advice on making decisions.
Leonardo Boff: From One Francis to Another

By Henry L. Carrigan, Jr. | 07/21/2014 @ 03:30PM

In his new book, renowned liberation theologian Leonardo Boff explores the ways that Pope Francis reflects, and does not reflect, his namesake, Francis of Assisi, and illustrates how the new Pope is breathing fresh air into today’s Catholic Church.
Welcoming the Stranger? New Books Tackle Immigration Struggle

By Kathleen Samuelson | 07/18/2014 @ 01:30PM

With tens of thousands of children attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in what Pope Francis has called a humanitarian emergency, illegal immigration has become a more divisive topic than ever, even within Christian churches. Now several new books tackle the issue.
Colleen Coble: The Secrets Come Out

By Ann Byle | 07/16/2014 @ 01:00PM

Colleen Coble knows cell memory is real--she watched a friend's personality change after a transplant. Her new novel features a heart transplant recipient who has violent flashbacks that are memories of her donor’s murder.
Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, July 9, 2014

By Lynn Garrett | 07/09/2014 @ 01:30PM

Evangelizing strippers; new fiction line; tweetable e-books; awards and honors.

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