Religion Update Fall 2013: The Spirit of Cultural Shifts

We live in the age of new media and the kingdom of pop culture, and a new crop of books looks at how those spheres intersect with religion. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Update Spring 2014: Books Offering Help with the Practice of Faith Are Ever New

Christian church attendance has fallen from 43% in 2004 to 36% today, according to the March 24 Barna Group research report “Americans Divided on the Importance of Church,” and a lot of those who still go do so less frequently. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Update Spring 2014: Love and Marriage, and Kids, and Books, Go Together

The topics of marriage and raising children are both evergreen and ever new for first-timers,” says Philis Boultinghouse, senior editor at Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Update Spring 2014: Spiritual Companions

It is timeless and universal,” Sheila Waldman, cofounder of Tristan Publishing, says of the topic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishing Update Spring 2014: All Our Coverage

The latest news on religion publishing for spring 2014. New books and apps, author interviews and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA Yearbook shows 2% fall in 2013 UK sales

The invoiced value of UK publishers’ annual sales fell 2% in 2013 to £3.39bn, with... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Update February 2014: Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Despite mixed fortunes in 2013 in a category that might be feeling digital disruption more than any other, publishers of Christian and inspirational fiction remain optimistic as they look to the coming year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Update February 2014: Marketers Help Readers Discover Christian Fiction

Someone really ought to weave a tale about selling Christian and inspirational fiction: the overcrowded market, the distracted readers, and the rewards for those who overcome the odds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Update February 2014: For Christian Fiction Editors, It’s Complicated

Acquiring editors face a daunting task when it comes to Christian and inspirational fiction: find gifted writers with strong voices presenting distinctive stories to lure readers looking for familiar yet unique, similar yet special books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Printed book sales fall £98m in 2013

Sales of printed books fell by £98m last year - down 6.5% on 2012, figures show. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Printed book sales fall almost £100m in 2013

The value of the printed book market fell by £98m in 2013, Nielsen BookScan data reveals.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regionals 2013: Getting Back to Basics

If there’s a chill in the air and the leaves are starting to change, it must be time for the fall regional trade shows. Although the shows have shrunk in recent years, Wanda Jewell, executive director of the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance, promises “a show people can’t miss,” with 150... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regionals 2023: Bookselling Shows Usher in Fall

Booksellers, exhibitors, and authors alike can expect a mix of business and camaraderie at this year's fall trade shows. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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In Liane Moriarty’s ‘Apples Never Fall,’ a mother disappears and a family falls to pieces

Moriarty tells a fresh, juicy tale about four siblings and their tennis-obsessed parents. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: May 2024

Grammy Award-winning artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard recounts how God’s strength has fueled her through triumphs and trials, 'Duck Dynasty' star Willie Robertson shares ways Christians can discuss their faith without preaching, and more new religion books publishing in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Marjane Satrapi on Resistance in Iran: ‘A Real Revolution Is Cultural’

The author, known for her “Persepolis” series, is releasing a new illustrated book about the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, inspired by the death of Mahsa Amini. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Religion Book Deals: April 17, 2024

Bethany House to publish Way Church co-founder Noah Herrin's book on manhood, IVP takes bestselling author Jim Cymbala's book of devotions, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Riot, Grrrls: Marisa Crawford on Why Feminist Lit and 1990s Girl Culture Need More Critical Attention

Marisa Crawford is the founder of the feminist blog Weird Sister, which highlights writing at the intersections of feminism, literature, and pop culture. This spring the Feminist Press released The Weird Sister Collection, a vital anthology that collects a decade’s worth of writing published on... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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