November 14, 2022 Edition

Top Shelf Book Cover Awards and The Christy Awards announced this week

Christian publishing professionals will gather on Wednesday at Lipscomb University in Nashville around several industry training, networking, and award programs: ECPA Publishing University, PubU Children’s Book Summit, the Art of Writing conference, and The Christy Award Gala.  Announcements out this week will reveal the winners of the industry’s Top Shelf Book Cover Awards — announced during the PubU opening session; and The Christy Awards® — announced during the Gala.

NPD predicts holiday book buying will be slower this year

(Publishing Perspectives) — In a trend reflecting reader behavior more than supply-chain issues, the American book market heads downward in NPD’s BookScan data with Kristen McLean reporting: “Last week diverged significantly from 2021, heading down and ending 14 percent below the same week in 2021, as the 2021 market was already heading up into an early holiday climb.” She highlights several data points that corroborate a slower holiday season this year:

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A reconnection for religion scholars, publishers planned in Denver this weekend

(Publishers Weekly) — The 2022 Annual Meetings hosted by the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) and the American Academy of Religion (AAR) is expected to attract hundreds of biblical and religious scholars, authors, publishers, and others to Denver, from Saturday to Tuesday, November 19 to 22.

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New Growth Press releases Ask the Christian Counselor series

The Ask the Christian Counselor series walks readers through their deepest and most profound questions.  Each question is unpacked by an experienced counselor that gives them the tools to understand their struggle and how the Gospel brings hope and healing.  Topics include: Receiving a Psychiatric Diagnosis, Anxiety and Big Decisions, Escapism, Anger with God, and Marriage.

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Zondervan author Tyler Staton on She Reads Truth Podcast

Pastor, author, and National Director of 24-7 Prayer USA, Tyler Staton, joins hosts Raechel and Amanda on the She Reads Truth Podcast to talk through Week 1 of their Prayer in Scripture series. Tyler’s new book, “Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools” (Zondervan Books), deep dives into the common roadblocks surrounding prayer and gives readers the confidence to come to God just as you are.

First-time author Jesse Eubanks receives early positive PW review for debut book

In his new book, “How We Relate” (Zondervan Books, Jan. 24, 2023), Jesse Eubanks presents the Enneagram  as a tool to help you discover how God speaks into your unique personality and life story. A recent review from Publishers Weekly points out, “a solid exploration of the Enneagram through the lens of the Gospel… The result is an ideal primer for Christians curious about the Enneagram.”

Tovares & Safa Grey on Jesus Calling Podcast: Godly Dating 101

Tovares and Safa Grey recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share how they have—in a very short time—helped many young people navigate the world of dating and relationships. The Greys’ book, “Godly Dating 101,” is available from Thomas Nelson. The episode airs on Thursday.