Religion & Spirituality Update 2018: All Our Coverage

Ahead of the annual meeting between the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature on Nov. 17-20 this year, PW looks at the latest trends in academic religion book publishing. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Three Religion Presses Name New Top Executives

Three publishing veterans—all women with extensive backgrounds in editing, acquisitions, and management —will take over leading roles at Westminster John Knox, Brazos, and Liturgical in challenging times for the church and society. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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January Religion Bestsellers: Lysa TerKeurst Dominates; ‘Redeeming Love’ Soars

Women’s ministry president Lysa TerKeurst takes two spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers; the film adaptation of Francine River’s ‘Redeeming Love’ boosts the 17-year-old Western romance to #2 in Religion Fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: February 9, 2022

WaterBrook takes a follow-up to 2011’s ‘Praying for Your Future Husband;’ ‘Queerology’ podcaster Matthias Roberts lands at Broadleaf, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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December Religion Bestsellers: Fox News Hosts Takeover; Mitch Albom Tops in Fiction

Two books by Fox News personalities—one by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Sean Duffy and another by Shannon Bream—cracked the top five on our Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list for December. Mitch Albom tops in Religion FIction with his latest novel, ‘The Stranger in the Lifeboat.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: January 12, 2022

Popular author of dozens of books and Tibetan Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön brings her latest work to Shambhala; longtime political journalist Jon Ward lands at Brazos; Broadleaf signs a gift book by ‘Consider it BlackLit’ podcaster Kim Singleton, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Is Work Replacing Religion in America?

Ethnographer Carolyn Chen draws on research conducted in the Silicon Valley to argue why the workplace is increasingly replacing houses of worship and how some tech giants have appropriated religious language and culture in her new book, ‘Work, Pray, Code.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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2021 Religion Publishing Highlights

Personnel changes at the top of some of religion publishing's biggest players were among the most significant shifts to take place in the industry over the past year, as told through PW’s coverage. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW's Top 10 Religion Stories of 2021

From the launch of IVP Kids imprint to Beth Moore’s departure from LifeWay, here are PW’s most-read religion stories of 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: Dec. 8, 2021

Atria Books is publishing a memoir by former Washington Football Team’s quarterback Robert Griffin III; Baker signed a two-book deal with debut author and speaker on race Ally Henny; Center Street is spotlighting the faith lives of George H.W. and Barbara Bush, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How spirituality shaped Leonard Cohen

Harry Freedman’s new book explores the religious influences on Leonard Cohen’s music. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Religion Book Deals: Nov. 24, 2021

‘Exvangelical’ podcaster Blake Chastain lands at Convergent, IVP takes two more from pastor Brian Zahnd, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spiritual Wisdom from Different Wells

Black, Indigenous, and white women authors are bringing their distinctive faith journeys to the fore in new books. The three authors below aren’t well-known—yet. But publishers expect that their voices will resonate with many women, whom they predict will feel seen and celebrated in these... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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October Religion Bestsellers: ‘Jesus Listens’ Debuts at #1, Karen Kingsbury Tops

‘Jesus Listens,’ a follow up to Sarah Young’s bestselling devotionals ‘Jesus Calling’ and ‘Jesus Always,’ tops our religion nonfiction bestsellers list for October. In fiction, Karen Kingbury takes #1 with the latest installment to her Baxter Family series, ‘Forgiving Paris.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: Nov. 10, 2021

Co-author of Zondervan’s bestselling 'Wild and Free' Jess Connolly is bringing two new books to Baker, video blogger Taylor Calmus signs a two-book deal at WaterBrook, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Scholars to Meet In Person Again

AAR/SBL 2021 embraces a dual format in San Antonio, Tex. from Nov. 20-23 this year, after an on-line only meeting last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Mining Toni Morrison's Spiritual Legacy: Nadra Nittle

Journalist Nittle explores how the author offered a vision of Christianity and African traditions to generations of Black readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Scholars Work to Inspire Positive Change

Scholars scour religious texts and teachings for a better way forward in new books from academic publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Mitch Albom serves up another helping of superficial spirituality

“The Stranger in the Lifeboat” is treacly metaphysical fiction sketched in cartoon colors. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Religion Book Deals: Oct. 13, 2021

Thomas Nelson signs former NFL star Sam Acho, ‘Do the Thing’ podcaster Rebecca Dotson George brings her debut to David C Cook, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ABA Invests $3M In IndieCommerce, Updates Policies

In a letter to members of the American Booksellers Association, Bradley Graham, president of the ABA board, explained several updates the organization has made to its Ends Policies, announced a $3 million investment in IndieCommerce, and outlined other priorities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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