More than a million people in the U.S. get cancer each year, so it’s no wonder religion publishers across the spectrum are offering books on the topic, aiming to comfort, inspire, and motivate change. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jan Karon's new novel brings Father Tim Kavanagh back to Mitford; Jan Aldredge-Clanton offers more inclusive pictures of God. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
New books in a big religion publishing month include offerings from Joel Osteen, Sam Harris, and Joyce Meyer. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Gregory's book will be released sometime in 2015, according to publisher Simon & Schuster. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Molly Phinney Baskette tells the story of her congregation's revival; the message of Jesus has been diluted, argues Benjamin L. Corey. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
New partnership for a new house; book award nominations open; indie honors for two publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rowan Williams' exploration of Christian essentials; Lysa TerKeurst offers advice on making decisions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alejandro Jodorowsky's film 'The Dance of Reality' is based on his unorthodox autobiography; Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham offer imperfectly wise stories and parables Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
In pre-Kindle days I once weighed myself down with more than dozen books after spending half a day in Powell's "city of books" in Portland, Oregon.People still enjoy cruising the miles of shelves in that wonderful monument to the era of print. By contrast, readers have been deserting the print... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fall religion, in not so many words: still too many pastors; religion is still bad for you and the world (Christopher Hitchens has even come back from the dead, via previously unpublished essays, to remind us of this); Pope Francis still looks promising. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
An Amish weekend; Catholic Press Association selects best books; awards and honors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Beyonce's pastor writes about love; liberation theologian Leonardo Boff assesses Pope Francis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Terry Eagleton is a bookseller's nightmare. "They simply don't know where to put me," he says. With good reason: the pre-eminent cultural critic and distinguished professor has written on cultural theory, politics, and history, as well as a memoir and a novel. In recent years, his attention has... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bruderhof magazine back in print; a signal anniversary for women in ministry; readers join authors online and on the water; publishing seminar offered; awards and honors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Starred review for a historian's thoughtful, humorous memoir of his Mormon missionary youth; Christian pastor Bill Hybels offers strategies for simplifying life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]