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Praying the Rosary Is Good for the Soul...and Body
In 'The Healing Power of Praying the Rosary,' Gary Jansen, author and executive editor at Loyola Press, likens the Rosary to meditation, explaining how it can help with everything from stress to depression. (Sponsored)
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Religion Publishers Tackle LGBTQ+ Issues
Identity is at issue in new religion books addressing sexuality, gender, abortion, and LGBTQ+ rights.
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New Religion Titles Address Power, Politics, and the Almighty
New books from religion publishers wrestle with who is—or should be—shaping government, culture, and society today.
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Birth of the Culture Wars: PW Talks with Paul Elie
The author’s latest book examines the tension between religious and political conservatives and secular popular artists and entertainers in the 1980s.
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Sending Scholarly Works to Far-Flung Seminaries
The Theological Book Network ships millions of religious studies texts to scholars whose libraries can't afford costly but essential books.
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Religion Book Deals: Feb. 19, 2025
Among recent book deals are a Muslim-to-Christian conversion memoir, a book to encourage community building, and titles for tots tied to an animated film about Jesus.
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A New Religious History Links Lust for Wealth to Racism
In The Anti-Greed Gospel: Exposing Greed as the True Root of Racism, Rev. Malcolm Foley investigates investigates the historic relationship between money and race.
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PRH Christian Names Madison Trammel Editorial Director
The Christian publishing veteran will oversee the group’s WaterBrook, Multnomah, Image, and Forum imprints.
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Sales Dip at Christian Retailers, but Bibles and Devotionals See a Small Bump
Following a large increase in 2023, Parable's annual survey of 200 Christian retail outlets found 2024 sales fell 1% from the previous year. On the book side, bible sales rose 1% in the year, and sales of devotionals rose 2%.
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Beyond the Book: Aimee Byrd's 'Saving Face'
In her latest book, 'Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced Church' (Zondervan, Apr.), Aimee Byrd wonders whether we should be seeking the presence of Christ in our own reflections. (Sponsored)
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Ted Terry, Whose Career in Christian Retailing Spanned Six Decades, Dies at 82
Terry spent nearly six decades representing Christian publishers to booksellers, beginning his career in 1964 as a sales representative for Thomas Nelson and going on to found the Noble Marketing Group in 2001. He retired last year.
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Religion Book Deals: February 5, 2025
Among recent book deals are choices for children, a novel featuring a fortysomething wife and mother who reimagines her twenties, practical guidance for romance, and more.
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Janette Oke Marks Age 90 with New Novel
The nonagenarian matriarch of Christian fiction, whose next novel, 'Love Comes Softly,' is due out this month, feels spiritually compelled to keep writing.
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7 Spiritual Reads to Ease Loneliness
Religion publishers address the pain of isolation with books suggesting there's comfort in a deeper relationship with God and connection to a community.
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Is Old Time Religion a Dinosaur?: PW Talks with Christian Smith
We spoke with the sociologist about his latest book, 'Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America.'
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3 Faith-Based Books on Being Brave in Tough Times
Forthcoming religious titles encourage believers to take moral action and draw strength from their faith.
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Sales Soar on Bibles and Beyond
Five religion press marketing executives tell PW about the key drivers behind another year of rising revenue.
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Rocking with Prince as a Theologian
The late pop/rock/funk musician should be in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, says a seminary professor who sees a spiritual core in his work.
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IPG's CEO Describes New Christian Program
Joe Matthews tells PW why adding four Christian publishers will boost their sales and strengthen the Independent Publishers Group as well.
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Spring 2025 Adult Preview: Religion & Spirituality
This season’s offerings explore well- and lesser-known religious histories, tackle timely social issues, and advise readers on how to boost their faith in an increasingly cynical world.
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