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 Expanded Christian Product Expo Attracts 800 Attendees Christian Product Expo, presented by the Munce Marketing Group and the Christian Retail Association (CRA), brought nearly 800 bookstore owners and publishing representatives together in Murfreesboro, Tenn., from Aug. 25-27. more    Devotionals and Bibles for Every Niche Bite-size and customized biblical content continues to see growth in the industry. more  A Witch's Invitation to Initiation In ‘Initiated: Memoir of a Witch,’ Amanda Yates Garcia describes the empowerment she found through witchcraft and encourages others to do the same. more 
 ‘Jesus Calling’ Surpasses 30 Million Copies Sold Jesus Calling,' Thomas Nelson’s 2004 devotional by missionary Sarah Young, surpassed 30 million copies sold across all editions and formats this month. more  PWedu’s Christian Publishing Summit: How to Reach New Readers
PW’s online immersion course is gathering pioneering industry leaders including editors, authors, and social media strategists for a multi-week guest speaker program from Oct. 30 to Nov. 20. more  Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: Sept. 2019 A #MeToo memoir by former gymnast Rachael Denhollander, Max Lucado’s next title, and ‘What It Means to Be Moral’ are among the September books coming from religion and spirituality publishers. more  Religion Book Deals: August 28, 2019 Zondervan doubles up with Eric Metaxas; IVP is gearing up for the 2020 election and beyond with a book tentatively titled ‘Christianity & Politics,’ and more. more
  Becoming C.S. Lewis
Harry Lee Poe, professor of faith and culture at Union University, chronicles C.S. Lewis’s first 20 years in this meticulous biography, the first in a planned trilogy. more  I Bring the Voices
of My People: A Womanist Vision for Racial Reconciliation Chanequa Walker-Barnes, a theologian and clinical psychologist, presents an urgent, penetrating analysis of Christian racial reconciliation theory and practice that centers the voices of black women and other women of color. more  That All Shall Be
Saved: Heaven, Hell, & Universal Salvation In this provocative, informative treatise, philosopher David Bentley Hart provides an emphatic, soundly reasoned case for universal salvation as the only possible theological position logically acceptable for Christian believers. more  Start Here, Start
Now: A Short Guide to Mindfulness Meditation Bhante Gunaratana offers a straightforward and informative introduction to mindfulness meditation, walking a fine line between familiar secularized instructions and careful guidance through difficult experiences that may challenge one’s worldview. more
Call for Info: Faith-Based Kids Books
Needed: Information about children's books from religion and spirituality houses publishing between September 2019 to summer 2020 (new titles only please, no reprints). Include a description of each title and an author bio, pub month, marketing/promo plans, and company contacts for interview. Comments on trends, shifts in the market, and the health of the category are welcome, as are details about any efforts to publish books about different cultures and from diverse authors. Email pitches to religionfeatures@publishersweekly.com by Sept. 2. Please put “Call for Info: Children's Books” in the subject line. More.
 Mike Nawrocki (seated), author of The Dead Sea Squirrels series (Tyndale Kids), discussed the books and signed copies during Christian Product Expo in Murfreesboro, Tenn. on Monday. Photo: Linda Howard |
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 Bibles, Kids' Books Win Tariff Reprieve Bibles and other religious books were not included on the first list of products imported from China that are subject to 10% tariffs beginning September 1. Tariffs on some children's books were delayed until December 15, but all other books still face the possibility of a 10% tariff in less than three weeks. more  More Billy Graham Books Set for Fall The famed evangelist’s influence remains strong one year after his death as new books on him are slated for publication this fall. more  Christian Retail Association Launches Magazine Ahead of Trade Show
The Christian Retail Association (CRA) released the first edition of its new trade magazine just ahead the first international Christian Product Expo trade show in Murfreesboro, Tenn., from Aug. 25-27. more  A Romantic Adventure Across the Globe A novel full of romance and adventure, Rachel Linden's The Enlightenment of Bees, explores what it means to find the sweet spot in life where our greatest passions meet the world’s great need. (Sponsored) more 
 2019 Fiction Readers Summit Elevates Authors: A Photo Essay
The second annual Fiction Readers Summit brought together Christian fiction authors and fans for a weekend of listening and learning in Grand Rapids, Mich. from Aug. 8-10. more  Crossway Names New President The board of directors of Crossway, a Christian publisher based in Wheaton, Ill., announced the election of Josh Dennis to president, effective immediately. more  Build a Career Path in Christian Publishing: Join PWedu’s Christian
Publishing Summit PW’s online immersion course examines career growth in Christian publishing through eight live webinar sessions across four weeks from Oct. 30 to Nov. 20, plus an online workshop to increase author discoverability, build marketing and retail strategies, and explore inventive ways to engage readers in a booming segment of the publishing industry. more  July Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Takes #2; ‘Overcomer’ Debuts
at #3 ‘It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way’ by Lysa TerKeurst jumped to #2 in Religion Nonfiction ahead of an online Bible study for the book; a novelization of the latest film by 'War Room' directors Alex and Stephen Kendrick debuts at #3 in Religion Fiction. more  Invigorate Summer Reading with a Challenge Join us at Page Chaser for a summer reading challenge that will be sure to inspire your to-read list. Download the summer reading list and get started today! (Sponsored) more
 The Lost Art of
Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts Religious historian Karen Armstrong (A History of God) examines the world’s major religions to make her case that modern humanity has lost track of what scripture meant in the past and, in the process, departed from the compassionate heart of those faiths in her most profound, important book to date. more  Initiated: Memoir of
a Witch Amanda Yates Garcia, self-proclaimed “Oracle of Los Angeles,” shares the series of initiations that led to her practice as a professional witch, writer, and healer in her superb debut. more  Religion as We Know
It: An Origin Story Jack Miles (God: An Autobiography), emeritus professor of religious studies at the University of California at Irvine, asks readers in this shrewd analysis to consider not only religion “as we know it” but also how the definition of the word religion shapes a collective understanding of it. more  Dessert First: Preparing for Death while Savoring Life
J. Dana Trent (One Breath at a Time), a Baptist minister, draws from her experiences as a hospital chaplain and grieving daughter to plumb how death “teaches us how to live” in this enlightening memoir and guide to confronting the end of life. more
New Map Reveals 1,800 Christian Retail Locations
An interactive database represents over 1,800 existing retail locations where mostly Christian products are sold. More.
Feature: Scholarly Religion Books
Needed: Information for the Religion & Spirituality Update print supplement themed for the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature 2019 annual meeting, on books in biblical studies and religious studies publishing from fall 2019 to fall 2020 (new titles only please; no reprints). more
 Monsignor Charles Murphy (r.), author of Mystical Prayer: The Poetic Example of Emily Dickinson (Liturgical Press, July), greeted readers and signed copies of the book during an event at The Abbey Bookstore in Scarborough, Maine earlier this month. Photo: Carl and Yvonne Johnson |
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 Catholic Publishers Focus on Moving Forward As the clergy sex abuse scandal continues to rock the Catholic Church, denominational publishers are putting a tighter focus on mission-driven titles while also delving into mainstream trends, politics, and books aimed at younger readers. more  Religion Presses See Big Sales Jump Sales in the religion category increased 14.7% in 2018, to $1.22 billion, according to figures released by the AAP. more  Staying True: PW Talks to Tami Simon Tami Simon, who grew a personal collection of audio recordings into Sounds True Publishing, discusses her career, humanity’s endless search for answers, and the changing needs of readers looking for spiritual wisdom. more  We Can See the Stars Shine All Around Us A tale about the dignity of humanity and the value of enduring hope, this novel reminds us that when the dust clears, we can still see the stars. “Moving, powerful, and dazzling, a page-turning wonder of a story," says Patti Callahan, the 'New York Times' bestselling author of 'Becoming Mrs. Lewis'. "Atmospheric and soul-full, 'Stars of Alabama' will grab your heart and change it.” (Sponsored) more
 Christianaudio Publisher Cory Verner Departs Cory Verner, publisher and co-founder of christianaudio, left the company in late May—three years after it was acquired by Recorded Books. The search for his replacement is underway. more  Religion Book Deals: July 24, 2019 An activist working towards hope and healing for the homeless lands at Brazos; Sounds True takes a journalist’s interpretation of the life of Gandhi, and more. more  Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2019 A devotional exploring the faith of NFL stars such as Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton, brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick’s new movie tie-in, and Sharon Garlough Brown’s new installment to the bestselling Sensible Shoes series are some of the religion and spirituality books pubbing in August. more Invigorate Summer Reading with a Challenge Join us at Page Chaser for a summer reading challenge that will be sure to inspire your to-read list. Download the summer reading list and get started today! (Sponsored) more
 A Theory of
Everything (That Matters): A Brief Guide to Einstein, Relativity, and His
Surprising Thoughts on God Alister McGrath, professor of science and religion at Oxford University, provides an excellent study of Einstein’s theories in relation to his beliefs about God. more  On the Road with
Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts
In this engrossing reflection on the human spiritual journey, philosophy professor James K. A. Smith (You Are What You Love) uses the fourth-century Bishop of Hippo, Saint Augustine, as a guide for considering complex, timeless issues. more  Unfollow: A Memoir
of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church Megan Phelps-Roper, granddaughter of Fred Phelps, founder of the Westboro Baptist Church, charts her journey from childhood church devotee to adult skeptic in her excellent debut memoir. more  Ways of Heaven: An
Introduction to Chinese Thought Roel Sterckx (The Animal and the Daemon in Early China), professor of Chinese history at Cambridge University, masterfully guides readers through the foundations of classical Chinese philosophical and spiritual thought in this splendid work. more
Call for Info: Bibles and Devotionals
Needed: Information about forthcoming fall and holiday Bibles and devotionals publishing from Aug. 1, 2019 to Jan. 1, 2020. Devotionals that are spin-offs of previously published books, series installments, and new original titles are welcome, as are comments about the health of the category, sales numbers for authors, and trends. more
Call for Information: Christian Fiction
Needed: Info on lead adult Christian fiction titles being published from August 2019 to August 2020 (new titles only please, no reprints). More.
 Sara Merritt (top l.), senior director of marketing for Zonderkidz, reads from A Kite for Moon (Apr.) by Jane Yolen and Heidi E. Y. Stemple during Baker Book House's Space Exploration Party in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Tuesday. The event marked the 50th anniversary of the moon landing of Apollo 11 in July 1969. Photo: Ann Byle |
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  Fall 2019 Announcements: Religion &
Spirituality Witches continue to rise, with many books on the list covering magical practices or Wicca. Richard Dawkins makes an appearance, as do a few books addressing his contentious views on religion. Also included are two memoirs from family members of famous evangelical pastors. (PW subscriber exclusive.) more  Jewish Publishing Goes Beyond Basics Four publishers are reacting to a renewed interest in Jewish studies, spurred in part by a rise in anti-Semitism, while also relying on core texts that remain popular. more  IVP Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth for 2019 IVP has increased its sales over 16% from last year with a mix of old and new bestsellers, a new distribution partnership, and Amazon’s marketing services. more  The Next Heart Pounding Regency Romance! She knew the house was keeping secrets. If only the darkness would speak.... Find out what those secrets are and so much more from 'Midnight on the River Grey'! (Sponsored) more 
 Obituary: Brian Hampton, Group Publisher of HCCP, Dies HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced the June 29 passing of senior v-p and group publisher Brian Hampton. more  Barbour Names New President, CEO Mary Burns, who was named president of Barbour last year, has been promoted to president and CEO of the company-owned Christian publishing house. more  PRH Expands Staff at Christian Imprints Tina Constable, executive v-p and publisher of Penguin Random House imprints WaterBrook, Multnomah, and Convergent, announced four new additions to her editorial team as part of growth for the company’s Christian publishing program. more  June Religion Bestsellers: The Enneagram Cracks Top 3; Wanda
Brunstetter Returns ‘The Road Back to You,’ a guide to the ancient Christian personality typology, takes #3 in Religion Nonfiction; Wanda Brunstetter tops in Religion Fiction with her latest Amish romance, ‘The Brides of the Big Valley.’ more  Religion Book Deals: July 10, 2019 Fortress Press signed an examination of vulnerability when it comes to our digital lives; Ellie Claire is publishing prayer prompts intended for sharing; and more. more Invigorate Summer Reading with a Challenge Join us at Page Chaser for a summer reading challenge that will be sure to inspire your to-read list. Download the summer reading list and get started today! (Sponsored) more
 The Preacher’s Wife:
The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities Kate Bowler (Everything Happens for a Reason), professor at the Duke Divinity School, explains in this excellent analysis how some evangelical women have managed to become mega-ministry celebrities by transforming the limited roles allotted to women in evangelical culture into positions of power. more  Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World
Pema Chodron (Practicing Peace), a Buddhist teacher and bestselling poet, asks readers in this exquisite meditation to consider distinctions between the self and the other that can lead to polarization and suffering. more  Red State Christians: Understanding the Voters Who Elected Donald Trump
Journalist and Lutheran minister Angela Denker investigates why evangelical Christians voted for Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election in her enriching debut. more  What We Knew in the Night: Reawakening the Heart of Witchcraft
Raven Grimassi (Communing with the Ancestors), a scholar of neopaganism, harkens back to what he considers the heyday of witchcraft in America during 1960s and ’70s in this illuminating history and manual. more
Baker, (in)courage Announce Publishing Partnership
Revell, an imprint of the Baker Publishing Group, signed a publishing agreement with (in)courage, a women’s ministry and online content platform owned by DaySpring, the Christian products subsidiary of Hallmark Cards. More.
 Jordan Lee Dooley (front, center), author of Own Your Everyday (WaterBrook, May), recently signed copies of the book at an event hosted by Books-A-Million in Charlotte, N.C. along a multi-city book tour. |
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 One Year After UNITE, CBA is Dead Edward Roush, who acquired the Association for Christian Retailers (CBA) last year, addressed controversy surrounding the organization and said its concept will be “reborn.” more  Christian Publishers Oppose ‘Bible Tax’ HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) and the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) argued at a hearing last week that Bibles and books should be excluded from a proposed 25% tariff on products imported from China. more  Disability Through God’s Eyes: Four New Books Religion publishers are focusing on the experiences of people with physical, intellectual, social, and psychological impairments in four new books aimed at strengthening understanding and empathy in both able-bodied and disabled readers. more
 Life Lessons from Memoirs Memoirs of faith by Rachel Denhollander, Tom Voss and Rebecca Anne Nguyen, Helen Prejean, and others teach and reassure readers. more  Religion Book Deals: June 26, 2019 Ellie Holcomb’s new children’s book with B&H, a bid for Christians to care for the environment from IVP, and more. more  Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2019 A new book by bestselling author Lisa Jo Baker, Pushcart Prize-winning Lawrence Shainberg's memoir, and 'How to Human' are some of the titles coming from religion and spirituality publishers in July. more
 Job: A New
Translation Edward L. Greenstein, a Bible professor at Bar-Ilan University who has spent decades studying the Book of Job, shares the fruits of his labors in this excellent, accessible translation that supports his new interpretation of the famous text. more  Fierce Woman: Wake up your Badass Self Tantric yoga instructor Rhonda Shapiro’s empowering debut urges women to unlearn the societal standards that limit them and to reclaim their natural power. more  How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison,
Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations Max Lucado (Anxious for Nothing), pastor at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, suggests strategies for living a happier life in this hopeful work. more  Finding God’s Life for My Will: His Presence Is the Plan
Mike Donehey, singer of Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North, explains how he has given himself up to God’s plan in his passionate debut. more
IVP Rebrands, Unveils New Logo
In addition to redesigning its logo, InterVarsity Press is now facing the public as IVP, the imprint name for its trade line of books. here.
 Erica Robinson (l.), special projects editor at Inner Traditions, and Jessica Arsenault (r.), export and special sales manager, accepted the 2019 COVR Visionary SILVER Award for Divination Books on behalf of Pia Orleane, Ph.D. and Cullen Baird Smith, authors of Pleiadian Earth Energy Astrology (Inner Traditions, 2018) during a banquet in Denver, Colo. earlier this month. Photo: Margaret Ann Lembo |
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 Faith-Based Books for Men Respond to #MeToo and #ChurchToo
Following the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements, religion and spirituality publishers are addressing issues related to masculinity in new titles geared toward men. more  Christian Rock Band-Inspired Graphic Novel Goes Back to ‘Eden’
Indie publisher Z2 has partnered with the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band Skillet on a post-apocalyptic graphic novel, ‘Eden,’ slated for publication in August. more  Four Decades of Christian Publishing: PW Talks to Dave Lewis
Longtime Christian publishing executive Dave Lewis reflects on 43 years in the book business and discusses what he calls the changing but promising future for the industry. more  Hamish and Reggie Have a New Case to Solve! Hamish and Reggie quickly find themselves in the midst of an escalating series of crimes. Find out if they are able to solve this high stake mystery! (Sponsored) more 
 Religion Publishers Still Value an Evolving BEA Though fewer in number, religion and spirituality publishers at BookExpo reported positive meetings as well as the opportunity to promote titles, make new connections, and find inspiration. more  Pete Holmes On Losing (and Finding) His Religion Comedian Pete Holmes brings his serious/funny funny/serious take to the publishing world with 'Comedy Sex God,' a book that is part autobiography, part philosophical inquiry, and part spiritual quest. more  2019 Christopher Awards Honor Books on Family, Freedom In its 70th year, the 2019 Christopher Awards recognized 11 books for adults and young people for affirming “the highest values of the human spirit.” more  May Religion Bestsellers: The Rational Bible is Back; Richard Paul
Evans Tops ‘Genesis,’ Dennis Prager’s newest installment to The Rational Bible series, debuts at #3 in Religion Nonfiction; the final installment to the Broken Road series by Richard Paul Evans takes #1 in Religion Fiction. more
 What They Meant for
Evil: How a Lost Girl of Sudan Found Healing, Peace and Purpose in the Midst
of Suffering “War never brings healing,” writes Rebecca Deng, one of 89 “Lost Girls of Sudan” and an international speaker, in this affecting debut memoir. more  The Immoral
Majority: Why Evangelicals Chose Political Power over Christian Values
Conservative commentator Ben Howe censures the evangelical movement that helped elect Donald Trump president in this pointed debut. more  God Land: A Story of
Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America Journalist Lyz Lenz blends memoir and reporting in this slim but powerful debut on the faith and politics of Middle America. more  We Stand Divided: The Rift Between American Jews and Israel
A gloomy view of relations between American Jews and Israel is provided by Jerusalem Post columnist Daniel Gordis (Saving Israel) in this thoughtful examination of the history of relations between the two major Jewish communities. more
Fall 2019 Religion Announcements
You may have already supplied your fall religion titles under the religion category to PW for our fall 2019 adult announcements. If so, you need not resubmit. Simply inform us by e-mail that you have done so (send to ssatterlee@publishersweekly.com). If you have not submitted your religion list for books being published between Aug. 1, 2019, and Jan. 31, 2020, via the PW fall adult announcements portal, please follow the instructions here.
Trends in Mind, Body, Spirit Books
Needed: Info on forthcoming adult nonfiction titles publishing from August 2019 to August 2020 (new titles only please, no reprints) in the Mind-Body-Spirit category. Topics can include astrology, alternative health/healing (crystals, reiki, magnet therapy, etc.), divination, angels, occult/esoterica, shamanism, Wicca/earth religions, mind-altering substances, and meditation/mindfulness (if broader than Buddhism).
Nominations Open for Christian Indie Awards
Nominees for the 2020 Christian Indie Awards, sponsored by the Christian Indie Publishing Association, must be submitted by November 15. more
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