Derek Stordahl to Acquire Behrman House
The industry veteran—who has held leadership roles at Holiday House and Peachtree, as well as McGraw-Hill and Bloomsbury—will take over the Jewish educational publisher following the retirement of its longtime owners. more...
Learning from Flawed Biblical Heroes: PW Talks with Shannon Bream
The Fox news anchor, whose Women of the Bible Speak trilogy has sold almost 1.5 million copies, writes of flawed men in the Bible who nonetheless rose to serve God’s will in her latest book. more...
Faith-Focused Kids’ Books for Easter, Passover, and Ramadan
Parents looking for children’s books that touch on the deeper meaning of these celebratory holidays will find many choices from religion publishers offering titles that highlight their religious significance, rituals, and traditions. more...and more.
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Christian Publishers Highlight Plans for Growth in 2026
When PW asked executives at nine Christian publishing houses about their plans for growth this year, all were optimistic. Some are building up successful lines, others are adding new imprints or new platforms. All are out to expand their audience.
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Christian Novelists Seek Readers of All Faiths or None
PW asked publishers, agents, and authors if it matters in the marketplace when an ostensibly “Christian” novel that steers clear of sex scenes and course language also omits any mention of faith.
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Religion Book Deals: Feb. 18, 2026
Among recent book deals were several faith-based titles to strengthen marriages, and parenting skills and a call to add play time to ease life's stresses.
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Evangelicalism in an Age of Conspiracy: PW Talks with Jared Stacy
In Reality in Ruins, the post-evangelical theologian and former preacher traces how paranoia and threats to power—stretching from the Roman Empire to the 2020 presidential election—have distorted evangelical understandings of Jesus.
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A Fresh Spin on Spinoza: PW Talks with Steven Nadler
In Spinoza, Atheist, the professor argues that for all the mentions of God in the 17th-century philosopher’s writing, he actually reflected a hyper-rationalistic atheism that still speaks to readers today.
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Red Wheel to Distribute New World Library
The mind/body/spirit publisher will begin distributing New World’s line September 1, a move that adds to the growing number of like-minded indie publishers banding together for the greater good of the industry, Red Wheel/Weiser CEO Michael Kerber said.
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Christian Retailers Posted Small Sales Gain in 2025
In its annual report on the state of Christian retail, the Parable Group found that same-store sales at participating outlets rose 2.3% in 2025 over 2024, with Bibles remaining the strongest category.
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Religion Book Deals: Feb. 4, 2026
Recent deals include a title by four Christian influencers reaching out to young adult believers and a picture book that presents sunsets as signs of God’s love.
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New Books for the Spiritual Run-up to Easter
Christian scholars, pastors, podcasters, and even a former NFL quarterback look to explicate the holiday’s fundamental, eternal meaning in new books for modern believers arriving in time for Lent and Easter Sunday.
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Faith-Focused Kids’ Books for Easter, Passover, and Ramadan
Parents looking for children’s books that touch on the deeper meaning of these celebratory holidays will find many choices from religion publishers offering titles that highlight their religious significance, rituals, and traditions.
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