February 16, 2026 Edition
Industry News

ECPA Leadership Summit to explore the future of publishing in the age of AI, April 28-29
The ECPA Leadership Summit, held April 28–29 outside of Chicago, will gather Christian publishing leaders for two days of insight, connection, and forward-looking conversation on the future of the industry in the age of artificial intelligence. Featured plenary speaker George Walkley—U.K.-based former publishing executive, consultant, and respected AI thought leader—will present The Future of Publishing, offering a compelling survey of where publishing has been, where it stands today, and the emerging crosscurrents shaping what comes next. Grounded in deep research and industry expertise, Walkley’s session will challenge and inspire leaders to navigate change with clarity and vision.
The theme of this year’s conference is “The Future of Christian Publishing: Word, Work, Wonder.” Early bird pricing ends in just three weeks on March 6.
Registration, schedule, sessions, and speakers available at ECPALeadership.org.

ECPA Christian Bestseller lists released for February
ECPA has released the Christian Bestseller lists for February in 15 book categories, including Bibles and Spanish. The #1 bestselling title is “The Bible Recap Study Guide” by Tara-Leigh Cobble (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group) followed by Cobble’s “The Bible Recap” (hardcover) at #2. “The Biblio Diet” by Jordan Rubin and Josh Axe (Worthy/ Hachette Book Group) comes in at #3.
View the lists at ReadGoodBooks.com.
Staff Announcements

SPCK Group appoints Lauren Windle as Publishing Director
SPCK Group has promoted Lauren Windle to Publishing Director, effective January 1, 2026. Windle joined SPCK Group in 2024 as Commissioning Editor. Prior to this, she was a TEDx speaker and freelance journalist, heading up the digital opinion section at Woman Alive magazine and writing for titles including Vogue, HuffPost, Marie Claire, Red, Mail Online, The Daily Star and Church Times.
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Lakeside Book Company announces Todd McGarity as SVP Business Development
Lakeside Book Company is pleased to announce that Todd McGarity has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Business Development, Book Services. In this role, Todd will support Lakeside Book’s continued growth across its services platform and help strengthen relationships with publishing partners through its warehousing and distribution capabilities.
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ECPA presents 23 Bronze Awards recognizing 100,000 sold
Since the first of the year, ECPA has recognized a record number of sales achievements at the Bronze level. Twenty-three titles from seven publishers have surpassed 100,000 sold. Congratulations to:
- Before You Open Your Bible by Matt Smethurst (10Publishing)
- Amazing Grace (coloring book), BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Behind the Badge by Adam Davis (BroadStreet Publishing Group)
- The Beloved Psalms (coloring book), BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Bible Word Search Devotional (Proverbs), BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Bible Word Search Devotional (Psalms), BroadStreet Publishing Group
- Jesus First for Women (BroadStreet Publishing Group)
- The Gospel by Devon Provencher and Jessica Robyn Provencher (Crossway)
- Amen (The Daily Grace Co.)
- The Bible Handbook (The Daily Grace Co.)
- Daughters of Grace (The Daily Grace Co.)
- Even If (The Daily Grace Co.)
- It Is Well (The Daily Grace Co.)
- Ruth (The Daily Grace Co.)
- Exploring Ezekiel by Amir Tsarfati with Rick Yohn (Harvest House Publishers)
- Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad by Abbie Halberstadt (Harvest House Publishers)
- The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Georgia Varozza (Harvest House Publishers)
- The Israel Decree by Amir Tsarfati (Harvest House Publishers)
- Twirl by Emily Lex (Harvest House Publishers)
- Until He Comes by Amir Tsarfati and Barry Stagner (Harvest House Publishers)
- Daily Hope Devotional by Rick Warren (Tyndale House Publishers)
- Inspire Praise Bible NLT (Tyndale House Publishers)
- Relaxed by Megan Fate Marshman (Zondervan)

Iron Stream celebrates finalists in Christian Indie Awards
Iron Stream is thrilled to announce three finalists for the Christian Indie Awards. They are:
- God Adopted Us First by Alice H. Murray
- It’s a Good Day to Be a Teacher by Gretchen Huesmann
- Paws-itive Inspirations by Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendy Hinote Lanier
Media Announcements

IVP announces next seven Just Show Up Book Clubs
On Tuesday, February 17, InterVarsity Press (IVP) will kick off the first of seven Just Show Up Book Clubs (JSU), where you simply show up to read, listen, and discuss books with others. No homework, no pressure—just meaningful conversations and shared learning. This season will feature books that fall into one of two themed tracks: justice and spiritual formation.
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Kellan Lutz and Brittany Gonzales Lutz sign with Align Insight, PRH Christian
Align Insight, an imprint of PRH Christian Publishing Group, has signed actor Kellan Lutz and his wife, former model, actress, and podcast host Brittany Gonzales Lutz for “Weathering Together,” offering encouragement and advice to couples for building a new life and resilient, faith-filled marriage despite past struggles, for publication in Spring 2027.
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IVP releases Honest Conversations streaming video series on Race, Justice, and Reconciliation
InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce the release of Honest Conversations: Seeing Race, Speaking Truth, an eight-session streaming video series that invites Christians into courageous conversations about race, justice, and reconciliation.
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Nelson Books launch bestselling author Christine Caine’s new book
In a world grappling with relentless headlines and widespread turmoil, bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Christine Caine releases her timely, transformative new book this week, “The Faith to Flourish: God’s Design for a Rooted, Resilient, and Fruitful Life” (Nelson Books/Thomas Nelson).
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Worthy Books to release “God Made Easy” by Patrice Karst on February 17
On the morning of November 11, 1995, Patrice Karst woke from a dream with the words “God Made Easy” appearing before her. From this unexpected moment comes a divinely inspired book that invites readers to rediscover the wonder of God.
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Harvest House releases debut title by Bethany Frymire inviting women to break free from financial unease
Although 94% of women anticipate being personally responsible for their finances at some point in their lives, only 28% feel empowered to take action. Bethany Frymire helps women through this process in her debut book, “Women of Worth: A Faith-Based Guide to Financial Wisdom” (Harvest House Publishers, March 10, 2026).
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New Growth Press devotional leads women on the one path to true contentment
In “You Are Satisfied,” Joanna Kimbrel guides women on a 40-day journey designed to bring them to God’s Word to find peace, encouragement, and wisdom in the middle of life’s highs and lows.
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INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- Supadu webinar on Feb 17: How to Ignore the AI Hype and Make AI Work for Publishers
- Liate Stehlik Promoted to CEO of HarperCollins U.S. Trade
- Harlequin to Discontinue Historical Romance Line
- Publishers Defend Their Bid to Join Authors' Copyright Lawsuit Over Google's AI Training
- Microsoft, Amazon Plan AI Content Marketplaces
- Independent Publishers Guild members write to AI companies on copyright infringement
- Penguin Random House launches major new grant scheme for indie bookshops
- Piracy Accounts for Nearly a Third of the Italian Book Market, with Mounting AI Concern










