February 9, 2026 Edition
Industry News
Parable Group releases 2026 Christian Retail Report
The Parable Group announces the release of its 2026 State of Christian Retail report, a comprehensive look at the sales performance, category trends, and retailer sentiment shaping Christian retail.
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ECPA Leadership Summit to explore generational engagement in Christian publishing
The ECPA Leadership Summit for Christian publishing leaders, held April 28–29 outside of Chicago, will take a timely look at generational engagement with Rev. Dr. James Choung, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA. Drawing on his doctoral research and more than thirty years of ministry with three rising generations, Choung will explore the spiritual questions shaping today’s marketplace and how Christian publishers can respond with meaningful, hope-filled content. The theme of this year’s two-day conference is “The Future of Christian Publishing: Word, Work, Wonder.”
Early bird pricing ends March 6.
Early bird registration, program details, speakers, and schedule are available at ECPALeadership.org
IPG adds four more publishers to its sales & distribution programs
Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the addition of four new publishers to its sales and distribution programs.
Registration opens for June International Christian Rights & Export Fair in Chicago
The annual International Christian Rights & Export Fair (ICREF) will be held June 16-17 at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. Registration is now open for this gathering of international Christian publishers with publishers, vendors and distributors.
European Christian Rights Fair will convene in Kraków Poland next month
Registration is still open for the European Christian Rights Fair, held March 16-18 in Kraków, Poland, presented in conjunction with ECPA and CLC International. The event gathers publishers and international rights & licensing managers, with a focus on Europe.
Milestones
“The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by John Mark Comer surpasses 1 million sold
“The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” by New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer, has surpassed one million copies sold across all formats, marking a major milestone for the long-running title first published in October 2019 by WaterBrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group.
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Whitaker House title on the Holy Spirit garners Theology Award
"It Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard: How We Are Transformed by the Holy Spirit" has just been awarded a prestigious 2026 Illumination Award (Bronze) in the Theology category. This is yet another accolade for the newest book by best-selling author and award-winning theologian, Mike Nappa.
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ECPA presents Gold Awards for two titles surpassing 500,000 sold
ECPA recently presented two Gold Milestone Sales Awards to BroadStreet Publishing Group to recognize over 500,000 sold for:
- Daily Strength for Men by Chris Bolinger (BroadStreet Publishing)
- Daily Strength for Women (BroadStreet Publishing)
Product News
Baker Book House curates Black History Month collection from Christian publishers
As Christians, it is our duty to honor and celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of all people, including those of African Americans during Black History Month. By listening to the voices that reflect and champion Black history, we gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and perspectives of our Black brothers and sisters in Christ. Visit bakerbookhouse.com/pages/black-history-month.
IVP announces Get in The Word with Truth’s Table Video Bible Studies
InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce the release of the Get in The Word with Truth’s Table Video Bible Studies. This set of four streaming videos features Dr. Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan, the hosts of the popular podcasts Truth’s Table and Get in The Word with Truth’s Table.
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PRH Christian to release new biography featuring Pope Leo XIV’s first public interview
As global attention turns to May 8, the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election, journalist Elise Ann Allen will release “Pope Leo XIV: The Biography” (April 28, 2026; Image, an imprint of PRH Christian).
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Harvest House Publishers releases debut devotional by author Sarah Freymuth
Harvest House Publishers released the debut devotional, “All the Hard Things: 50 Days Through the Valley,” by author Sarah Freymuth on February 3, offering gentle affirmations, and scriptural insights for anyone experiencing a season of difficulty.
Leafwood Publishers releases Jason Tucker’s “Speaking Their Language”
"Speaking Their Language" by Jason Tucker (Leafwood Publishers, February 2026) will lead you through a research-based, field-tested process to help you translate the never-changing truth of Jesus into the ever-changing language of younger generations.
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Media Announcements
Nord Compo explores the Future of Publishing and AI with Microsoft leaders
Nord Compo recently interviewed the Microsoft executives who lead 8080 Books, the company’s internal book publishing division. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of book publishing, including the expanding role of AI.
Other News
INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- Publishers Strike Back Against Google in Infringement Suit
- Spotify Partners With Bookshop.org and Debuts Page Match Feature to Bridge Physical, E-book, and Audio Formats
- Bookshop.org, Draft2Digital Partner to Make Self-Published Ebooks Available Through Indie Bookstores
- Why Some Of The Largest Book Publishers Are Hiring AI Engineers
- Sales Up, Profits Down at HarperCollins
- Amazon Posts Record Results
- Ingram Adding Printing to Oregon Facility
- The Power of Reading to Children
- Taipei Book Exhibition Provides a Glimpse of Local Market
