August 17, 2026 Edition
Industry News
HarperCollins Christian Publishing Announces Harper Catholic
HarperCollins Christian Publishing today announced the launch of Harper Catholic, a new imprint dedicated to serving Catholic readers, authors, booksellers, parishes, and institutions. Harper Catholic will be led by Kristi McDonald, who joins HCCP as Associate Publisher of the new imprint.
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The Daily Grace Co. Promotes Spencer Valeri to Chief Operating Officer
The Daily Grace Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of Spencer Valeri to chief operating officer, effective July 20. Spencer joined Daily Grace in 2022 after spending over a decade in pastoral ministry. His love for discipleship, reading, and scholarship prepared him to spend the last four years at Daily Grace in product development and editorial.
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ECPA releases August 2026 Christian Bestseller lists
ECPA has released the Christian Bestseller lists for August 2026, featuring top-selling titles across sixteen book and Bible categories. The #1 bestselling title in the Top 50 and NonFiction Paperback categories this month is “18 Days in Heaven” by Gabe Poirot (Harrison House, April 2026) with “Dust to Dust” by Jen Wilkin (Crossway, July 2026) coming in at #2.
View all the lists at ReadGoodBooks.com/bestseller
ECPA PubU Spotlight: Keynote
Douglas McKelvey to keynote ECPA PubU; First three completed tracks announced
ECPA has announced the opening keynote and the first completed training tracks for ECPA PubU 2026, taking place November 4–5 in Nashville. Douglas McKelvey, bestselling author of the Every Moment Holy series, will open the conference with a keynote encouraging Christian publishing professionals in their calling to create books that shape faith and culture.
Also announced are the first three completed tracks—Marketing, Sales, and Design each featuring six peer-led sessions led by experienced industry professionals. Additional sessions for the Editorial and Production & Operations tracks will be announced soon.
Early bird registration is open at ECPAPubU.org.
Milestones
Dr. Lee Warren’s “The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery” hits NYT and ECPA Bestseller lists
“The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life” by bestselling author and neurosurgeon Dr. W. Lee Warren (Tyndale House) has landed at #8 on The New York Times bestsellers Advice, How-To, and Miscellaneous list and #38 on the ECPA Top 50 bestseller list.
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Tyndale House celebrates multiple Logos Awards, including Christian Living Book of the Year
Tyndale House Publishers is celebrating multiple honors from the Association of Logos Bookstores, including “The Missing Messiah: The Jesus We Can No Longer Ignore” by Kyle Idleman and Mark E. Moore, which was named Christian Living Book of the Year at the 2026 Logos Annual Conference.
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“World of Wonders” by Jeff Crosby wins Logos’ Best Book - Christianity and Culture Award
“World of Wonders: A Spirituality of Reading” by ECPA president Jeff Crosby (Paraclete Press), has won the Association of Logos Bookstores’ Award for Best Book – Christianity and Culture at the Christian Products Expo hosted by the Christian Retail Association. Crosby explores how reading bridges differences, fosters understanding, and brings healing in a fractured world.
Debbie W. Wilson wins AWSA Book of the Year for “Big Hurt, Bigger God”
The Advanced Writers and Speakers Association Golden Scroll Book of the Year was awarded to Debbie W. Wilson for “Big Hurt, Bigger God: Finding Freedom Through Biblical Forgiveness” (Leafwood Publishers).
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AWSA announces 2026 Golden Scroll winners
AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners of the 2026 Golden Scroll Awards at the Golden Scroll Banquet, Sunday, August 2, at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, Missouri.
Product News
Phil Wickham celebrates release of new book “Everyday Hallelujah” with Nelson Books
Nelson Books celebrates the release of “Everyday Hallelujah: Unlocking Deep Joy Through Everyday Acts of Worship” by Grammy nominated worship leader Phil Wickham. The book has already inspired new music, including Wickham’s song “Everyday Hallelujah,” bringing its message of worship beyond the page and into arenas across the country during his 40-city Song of the Saints tour.
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Apiary releases “Imma See For Myself” by Ariel Fitz-Patrick on August 18, 2026
Popular content creator and gospel musician Ariel Fitz-Patrick shares candid stories of trusting God through life’s hardest seasons in “Imma See For Myself” (Apiary/ Hachette Nashville), offering humor and big-sister-style encouragement to help those wanting to deepen their faith.
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CGO brings beloved Arch® Books to children in five new languages through LWML grant
Concordia Gospel Outreach has translated five classic Bible story books into Spanish, Chinese, Telugu, Arabic, and Farsi—putting the account of our saving God into the hands of immigrant and refugee children in the languages they know best.
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Holman to release CSB Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible set on September 1, 2026
Holman Bible Publishers, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, will release the “CSB Spiral-Bound Notetaking Bible, Five Volume Set,” a new edition of the Christian Standard Bible, Sept. 1.
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CruPress and Gary Stevenson announce the release of “The Gospel According to Food”
Gary Stevenson announces the publication of his cookbook “The Gospel According to Food: Setting the Table for Spiritual Conversations,” (CruPress). Emerging from Gary’s culinary ministry, Theo’s Feast, the cookbook enables experienced and novice cooks alike to blend gourmet dishes with authentic and revelatory conversations around their dining tables.
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Media Announcements
Phil Wickham brings Everyday Hallelujah to FOX & Friends
GRAMMY-nominated Christian singer and Nelson Books author Phil Wickham appeared on FOX & Friends on Wednesday, August 12. During the segment, Phil shared the heart behind his new book, “Everyday Hallelujah,” and performed the new song of the same name, bringing the book’s message to life for a national audience.
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Other News
- New BISG Head Lays Out Priorities
- New EU Packaging Rules: What the Book Industry Needs to Know
- Spotify Adds More AI-Powered Discovery Tools for Audiobooks
- Rakuten Kobo Returns to U.S. Retail as Sales Double
- Ukrainian Book Institute Appeals to the International Community for Support
- Evangelical Press Association proposes renaming group Christian Communicators Network
