NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 2024—Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, proudly announces Justin Whitmel Earley’s Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms (978-0-3103-6293-7) has surpassed 250,000 copies sold across print, digital and audio formats.
Webster Younce, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Books, remarked, “Reaching this milestone is a testament to the profound impact Justin and Habits of the Household are having on families. The book’s rich yet practical insights provide a lifeline for overwhelmed parents, and we are proud to have partnered with Justin in bringing them such an incredible resource.”
Habits of the Household, published in November 2021, deeply resonates with parents navigating the challenges of daily life. Earley, an award-winning author and father of four, empathizes with parents longing for rhythms of spiritual formation yet struggling to hold routines. He offers tools to create a realistic structure for parents and empowers them to lead their families with purpose. By implementing simple, daily rhythms, he offers an attainable vision for homes where parents and children slow down and practice how to love God and each other.
“We don’t often think about habits and the heart being so interconnected. But they are,” Earley wrote. “To steward the habits of your family is to steward the hearts of your family.”
This is Earley’s first book to achieve 250,000 units sold. In addition to its sales milestone, Habits of the Household now hosts more than 9,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, averaging 4.7 stars nearly three years post-release.
“Justin is a very special talent, and we’re not surprised that his work is resonating so deeply with readers,” said Paul Pastor, senior acquisitions editor for Zondervan. “Zondervan is absolutely thrilled to celebrate this major milestone for Justin’s work.”
Following Habits of the Household, Earley released Made for People in 2023, addressing loneliness and promoting transformative friendship habits. His next title is slated for release in September 2025 under the working title The Body Teaches the Soul. This forthcoming guide will explore the intricate relationship between body and spirit and examine how experiencing physical difficulties can make believers spiritually stronger.
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Justin Whitmel Earley is a writer, speaker and lawyer. He is the author of the award-winning The Common Rule and Habits of the Household, though he spends most days running his business law practice. Through his writing and speaking, Justin empowers God’s people to thrive through life-giving habits that form them in the love of God and neighbor. He lives with his wife and four boys in Richmond, Virginia, and spends a lot of time around fires and porches with friends. You can follow him online at justinwhitmelearley.com.
Zondervan is a HarperCollins company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit zondervan.com.
Contact: Rebecca Schriner, Publicity Manager, Zondervan Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Rebecca.Schriner@HarperCollins.com
