Religion as Survival: PW Talks to Elaine Pagels

In ‘Why Religion,’ Princeton religion professor Elaine Pagels searches for meaning, hope, and courage following the death of her young son as well as her husband one year later. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A debut novel about migration, family and survival is everything 'American Dirt' wasn't

"Of Women and Salt," tracking generations of Latinas, comes out of Gabriela Garcia's family story, life experience and advocacy for migrants. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-03-23 19:20:30 UTC ]
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Religion News Briefs: March 24

Baker Books draws new editors, NavPress names a new publisher, and Revell remembers popular author David Stoop. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: March 24, 2021

Kate Bowler brings devotionals to Convergent, Brian Smith takes faith and sports title to David C. Cook, Broadleaf signs Romal Tune for a book on fathers and sons. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Let’s talk about wonderful Indian science-fiction and fantasy novels

Here’s hoping more books like “The Calcutta Chromosome” and “Machinehood” will reach a wider audience. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-22 15:33:17 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2021

Authors’ April releases explore religion and sexuality, debate Gospel ideas of “social justice,” discuss the meaning of “family,” and map paths to faith and forgiveness. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 22, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Timothy Brennan, Libby Hubscher, and Sergio Olguín. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We need to talk about disability

Before I write about my experiences of being disabled and working in publishing, I need to add a caveat. I love this industry. I had so much fun whilst working in it. It’s full of incredibly kind and hard-working and empathetic and passionate people. Most of my managers over the years went above... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 15, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles from Gianrico Carofiglio, Sarah Ruden, and Kim Addonizio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones shuts Brentwood store after lease talks fail

Waterstones is closing its branch in Brentwood, Essex, saying it was unable to renegotiate the lease. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-09 11:37:35 UTC ]
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Religion Bestsellers: March 10, 2021

Five new nonfiction titles — with a common thread of empowering readers — join the top 10 bestsellers in February while fiction readers largely lean to familiar authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Octavia E. Butler Reimagines Sex and Survival

The parasites, hybrids, and vampires of her science fiction make the price of persisting viscerally real. Continue reading at New Yorker

[ New Yorker | 2021-03-08 11:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 8, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles from J.T. Ellison, A.G. Slatter, and Jessica Zucker. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Boy Who Talked to Dogs: a story of trauma brought to the stage with honesty and grace

This new play based on Martin McKenna’s memoir tells a difficult story with theatrical skill and artistic heart. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: March 2021

Faith, hope, and fear are among the key themes in March releases intended to reflect, or deflect, the anxieties of these turbulent times. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Let’s talk about ‘Starship Troopers’ and other science fiction and fantasy novels that wowed us on screen

Many of our favorite books are better as films. Other times, it’s better to stick with the book. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Held Hostage in Syria, a Reporter Tells What It Took to Survive

“Blindfold” is the American journalist Theo Padnos’s memoir of his nearly two years in captivity and a meditation on resilience. Continue reading at The New York Times

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PW Webinar Series 'Live from the Library Lounge' Returns March 4

The free webinar series for librarians will resume with a discussion exploring how Covid-19 has impacted public libraries, including the successes, failures, the hard lessons learned, and the challenges and opportunities yet to come as we approach year two of this global public health crisis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 15, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles from Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Kristy Cambron, and Betina González. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Bestsellers: January 2021

Titles promising encouragement, comfort, and biblical wisdom run throughout the top 10 list, but with an Eastern spirituality classic by Ram Das in the mix. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Five Religion Publishers Announce Promotions, Hires

The new year brought new roles and new hires to Nelson Books, WaterBrook & Multnomah, Convergent, Zondervan, and Herald Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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