Will Millennials Return to Religion?

A wave of new books by young pastors and concerned experts focus on coaxing Millennials into -- or back to -- religious life by addressing the challenges they pose to parents, pastors, and society. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Religion Publishers Suspend Publication of Accused Pastor’s Books

At least two Christian publishing houses are halting the publication of books by Bill Hybels, the former pastor of a megachurch outside of Chicago, amid allegations against him of sexual misconduct. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: April 25, 2018

Thomas Nelson’s two-book deal with Gary Sinise, a new graphic novel for Plough Publishing, plus more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2018

Life lessons from the former CEO of Dollar General and the first book on the band Journey by its keyboardist Jonathan Cain are among the big books coming from religion publishers in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard & Judy 'Search for a Bestseller' competition returns

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan are launching their third “Search for a Bestseller” competition to find a promising first-time writer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: April 11, 2018

Random House buys the newest book by Pope Francis, David C. Cook signs a new deal with Francis Chan, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March Religion Bestsellers: Easter Boosts Maria Shriver, Roma Downey’s Reflections

Books of reflections and prayers by Maria Shriver and Roma Downey take top spots on PW’s Religion Nonfiction in the weeks leading up to Easter. Plus, Terri Blackstock came in at #2 in Fiction with the last book in the If I Run trilogy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dare YOU face the orcs? 80s game books Fighting Fantasy return

The role-playing adventure books sold 20m copies in the 80s, before being eclipsed by video games. Now they’re back with a new story by Charlie Higson, can they captivate the web generation?Ian Livingstone calls it the “five-fingered bookmark”: that grip known to children of the 80s and 90s.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holy Gail: Eleanor Oliphant returns to number one

Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine (Harper) has boomeranged back into the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, claiming a fourth non-consecutive week at the top and displacing Tom Fletcher and Shane Devries’ World Book Day title Brain Freeze (Puffin). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: March 2018

Nelson signs women's ministry author Stasi Eldredge's newest title on joy, HarperOne lands 'Remaking Religion' by the scholar and podcaster Casper ter Kuile. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2018

Expect clusters of books that raise anxiety — bold political arguments, calls to spiritual warfare, and personal tales that remind you that your life/job/family/society is a mess — and more titles that offer faith-based solace, solutions, even humor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Critics and Activists Add Ferment to Religion Publishing

As activism rises among faith groups, religion publishers address urgent social issues, conflicts over Trump’s agenda, the fragmenting of American churches, and the continuing decline of religious identification. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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February Religion Bestsellers: Blessing Messy Lives; ‘Battle’, ‘Soar,’ ‘Stop,’ and go ‘Free’

Nonfiction bestsellers exhort believers to strengthen trust in God, no matter what. And characters in the top novels somehow find blessings in their messy lives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angel to leave Faber to return to New York

Faber & Faber publisher Mitzi Angel is leaving the press at the end of June to return to New York, where she will take up the role of senior vice president and publisher at her former firm Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson returns to profit, PRH revenue up 'slightly'

Pearson has returned to profit a year after posting its biggest ever loss, at the same time as announcing it is putting its K12 school courseware business up for sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion & Spirituality Announcements: Spring 2018

Many of this spring’s most anticipated titles address how Christianity is responding to internal and external pressures. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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January Religion Bestsellers: 'Jesus (Still) Calling'; No One Leaves 'The Shack'

Popular pastors' inspirational advice, devotionals, and novels packed with romance, suspense -- or both -- lead January's bestseller lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals Feb. 14

Among this week's deals, a football fable from Tony Dungy, how to confront hunger from InterVarsity, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribd Returns to Unlimited Access Subscription Model

Scribd, the online reading service, has, according to its CEO, reached a level of profitability and stability that allows it to return to its original model, which offered subscribers unlimited access to its titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Books Preview: February 2018

Scholars begin the springtime focus on Easter and the early church and an ancient prayer tool is revived for the modern faithful in February releases. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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