Religion Update Spring 2015: Comfort & Counsel

This spring, spirituality and religion publishers once again have a host of new titles to help the reader navigate the choppy waters of aging, a devastating diagnosis, or the death of a loved one. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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August Religion Bestsellers: ‘Uninvited’ Takes #1; Amish Millionaire Series Finishes Strong

Lysa TerKeurst’s ‘Uninvited’ sold nearly 100,000 copies in August and took #1 on our Religion Nonfiction list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter topped Fiction with the final installment of her Amish Millionaire series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bowker: 727,000 US Self-Published ISBNs Registered in 2015

The US ISBN agency, Bowker, reports a 21-percent jump in self-published ISBNs—not titles—from 2014 to 2015, another indication of quickly rising interest in indie publishing. The post Bowker: 727,000 US Self-Published ISBNs Registered in 2015 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SIBA to Move Fall Discovery Show to the Spring

On the eve of its fall regional trade show to be held in Savannah (Sept. 16-18), the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance announced that it will partner with GABBS and move its show to the spring, starting in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishers Salute Spiritual Writer Henri Nouwen

Introducing Nouwen to a new generation of readers, books by and about the influential Catholic priest are releasing this fall, which marks the 20th anniversary of his death. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2016

Deepak Chopra’s take on health and beauty, a new book by pastor Tim Keller, and recipes from the wife of basketball star Stephen Curry are among a few of the most-anticipated religion books publishing in September. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: August 2016

Eerdmans nabbed a book on Bob Dylan and spiritual writer Thomas Merton, Whitaker House bought the story of a man kidnapped by a cult, plus much more in August’s notable religion book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Update on: Essential Politics: Oil lobbyist ghost writes letter for lawmakers, Michael Bloomberg hosts Kamala Harris Senate fundraiser

Essential Politics: Oil lobbyist ghost writes letter for lawmakers, Michael Bloomberg hosts Kamala Harris Senate fundraiser Aug. 17, 2016, 12:03 p.m. Welcome to Essential Politics, our daily feed on California government and politics news. Here's what we're watching: Michael Bloomberg, the former... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Final transfer figure for 2015-16 in California is 15,882.

There were 15,882 sports transfers of high school students for the 2015-16 school year, according to statistics compiled by the California Interscholastic Federation. Each of the 10 sections sends its transfer figures to the CIF. The Southern Section had the most transfers at 6,876. The next... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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July Religion Bestsellers: Self-Published Authors Take Over, Wanda Brunstetter Stays #1

For the first time, a pair of self-published authors, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, took two spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list. Plus, Wanda Brunstetter topped the fiction list with the latest installment of her Amish Milionaire series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Spring buys 'game-changer' gardening book in three-way auction

Orion Spring is publishing a guide for novice gardeners by self-taught gardener Hollie Newton, following a three-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2016

A memoir by Shauna Niequist, the bestselling author of 'Savor,' and ‘A Call to Mercy,’ a collection of unpublished writings by Mother Teresa, are among August’s big titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: July 2016

W Publishing picked up the latest book by the bestselling author of ‘God’s Not Dead.’ Plus, Worthy is publishing a book by Christian singer Matthew West, Whitaker House is taking 'Cosmic Initiative,' and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What’s Selling: Global Rights Update from Penguin Random House

It's no surprise that book publishing giant Penguin Random House has plenty of success selling rights around the world. Here are their most recent highlights from the US and UK. The post What’s Selling: Global Rights Update from Penguin Random House appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Sales Down Slightly in 2015

Data from the Association of American Publishers shows that total industry sales fell 0.6% in 2015 compared to 2014, to $27.78 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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June Religion Bestsellers: A Bible Study Boosts Sales for ‘The Husband Project’; Jan Karon Stays #1

Sales shot up for Kathi Lipp’s 2009 ‘The Husband Project’ with the launch of an online Bible. Plus, Jan Karon maintained the top perch in Religion Fiction for the second month in a row. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After Steady Growth, Digital Comics Sales Decline in 2015

After six straight years of growth, North American digital comics sales dropped 10% in 2015, to $90 million. The decline, documented in a new report issued by the pop culture trade news site ICv2, mirrors a similar decline in the sales of prose ebooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Sales Dipped in 2015

Final estimates released this morning by the Association of American Publishers show that total industry sales dipped 0.6% in 2015 compared to 2014, falling to $27.78 billion, from $27.96 billion in 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OUP sees 'muted' sales rise in 2015

Oxford University Press saw headline growth of 1.7%, 1% on a like-for-like basis (at constant exchange rates), in the year to end March 2016, according to its latest Annual Report. Financial details are slim, but turnover stood at £781m (up from £767m the previous year) while profit dropped 8%... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook's News Feed Update Isn't Good News For Publishers—But It May Be For You

Would you rather get your news directly from publishers or from your Facebook friends?If you've been feeling like Facebook is clogging up your News Feed with too many dispiriting news stories and not enough cute baby pictures, this one's for you: The social network is tweaking its algorithm yet... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Key Statistics on the 2015 German Book Market

The latest book sales data from the German book market shows that readers are gravitating toward nonfiction instead of fiction and buying more books online than before. The post Key Statistics on the 2015 German Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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