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Two New Books That Explain Pope Leo XIV

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/18/2025 @ 08:00PM

Catholic historian Matthew Bunson’s biography of the new pope, once known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, goes on sale Monday. It joins a just-released book on Catholic social teaching, established by Leo XIII, which many expect will be foundational in Pope Leo XIV’s papacy.
B&H Academic Taps New Publisher

By Sam Spratford | 05/13/2025 @ 10:00AM

Michael McEwen has been tapped to lead the Academic division of B&H Books. He succeeds Madison Trammel, who left B&H in February to head up Penguin Random House’s new Christian Publishing Group.
HCCP Promotes Two to Top Leadership Roles

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/09/2025 @ 10:00AM

HarperCollins Christian Publishing has moved Melinda Bouma and Philip Nation up its executive leadership ladder as it readies for the retirement of SVP and group publisher John Kramp in December.
Catholic Publishers Race to Write Pope Leo XIV’s Story

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/09/2025 @ 09:00AM

There are no biographic books—yet—on the first American to be named pope, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost. But Catholic publishers and journalists practiced at on-the-spot papal biographies are already racing to research and write those first books.
Campbell Wharton Has Big Plans for the PRH Christian Publishing Group

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/07/2025 @ 10:30AM

Rather than staying only in the evangelical audience lane, the head of Penguin Random House’s new Christian publishing division is eyeing the whole expressway, with plans to aggressively grow title counts, build authors into brands, and energize the backlist.
Voting for a Pope Inspires Works of Fact and Fiction

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/07/2025 @ 09:00AM

The conclave that begins today to choose the next pope is a holy, serious endeavor to faithful Catholics—and a source for twisty popular novels full of imagined scandals and conspiracies.
Religion Book Deals: May 7, 2025

By Ann Byle | 05/07/2025 @ 09:00AM

Among recent book deals, award-winning author John Mark Comer adds another book partnership with PRH Christian, former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow signs with Nelson for a confidence-building title, and more.
Quick Hits of Spirituality

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/02/2025 @ 07:00PM

New titles for the nonreligious readers offer inspiration in small bites.
New Titles Show the Allure of Spirituality

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 05/02/2025 @ 07:00PM

Publishers seek to serve readers looking for meaning and connection beyond traditional religions.
2025 Christian Book Award Winners Named

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/30/2025 @ 09:00AM

John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way, which won Christian Book of the Year, led the 13 category winners honored Tuesday by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.
David C Cook Announces Three Top Brass Promotions

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/29/2025 @ 10:00AM

Jana Zachman has been named president, Chadd Miller moves up to CEO, and Dan Tancik steps into the role of chief curriculum officer. The promotions follow an “organizational redesign” at the Christian publishing company, which said it plans to add more executive positions.
Pope Francis’s Words to the World

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/21/2025 @ 09:00AM

Scores of books by Francis, as well as about his life and papacy, portray the pope, who died on April 21, as compassionate and controversial, pastoral and provocative.
Religion Book Deals: April 16, 2025

By Ann Byle | 04/16/2025 @ 09:00AM

Among recent book deals are a quartet of young authors explaining biblical prophecy, a children's book of God's affirming messages, a look at ‘muscular Christianity,’ and more.
The Good News Is, We Can Do Something: PW Talks with Sen. Raphael Warnock

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi | 04/15/2025 @ 09:00AM

The Georgia senator’s new children’s book series based on biblical tales kicks off this month with Leo’s Lunch Box about a generous boy whose inexhaustible lunch box recalls the miracle of loaves and fishes that fed a multitude.
New Books Weave Nature and Science with Faith

By Ann Byle | 04/15/2025 @ 09:00AM

Archeologists, biologists, pastors, and spirituality leaders draw lessons about God and the Bible from the trees to the seas in new works.
Jennie Allen’s New Book Is for Anxious Kids

By Ann Byle | 04/15/2025 @ 09:00AM

The author of the bestselling title for adults Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts offers help and reassurance to kids struggling with bad thoughts.
Two New Books View the Enneagram with a Christian Eye

Zoe Ettinger | 04/15/2025 @ 09:00AM

Building on the popularity of the personality typing system, two new Enneagram-focused titles suggest that self-awareness found through the personality typing system can provide a starting point for reaching a deeper spirituality.
Laura Barker to Leave Penguin Random House Christian

By Cathy Lynn Grossman | 04/02/2025 @ 05:00AM

A longtime leader at Waterbrook & Multnomah, Barker will leave the company effective April 15, with recently hired editorial director Madison Trammel taking oversight of adult fiction and nonfiction editorial at the division.
Religion Book Deals: April 2, 2025

By Ann Byle | 04/01/2025 @ 07:00AM

Picture books on God’s love for kids, a guide to Judaism, and devotionals tailored to specific audiences are among the titles involved in recent deals.

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