December 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to celebrate seven titles and authors that were recognized as part of this year’s Christianity Today Book Awards. Honorees are noted as CT’s “picks for the books most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.”

“For more than thirty years, the Christianity Today Book Awards have been a meaningful marker in our publishing year,” said Terumi Echols, president and publisher at IVP. “These awards not only highlight the strength of Christian publishing as a shared ministry, but they also honor the faithful and impactful work of individual authors. We are especially thrilled to celebrate the recognition of seven IVP authors who are speaking into our current culture on a range of topics, from politics and theology to family, the church, and mission.”

The seven IVP titles and authors that were honored as part of this year’s Christianity Today Book Awards:

Award of Merit, Apologetics and Evangelism
Walking Through Deconstruction: How to Be a Companion in a Crisis of Faith by Ian Harber tells the author’s real-life story of deconstruction and lays out a vision for the kind of faith environment that can foster genuine reconstruction through healthy relationships, robust doctrine, healthy institutions, a better theology of suffering, and the peace of God.

Award of Merit, Theology (Popular)
Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes traces the thread of God’s presence in the gathered community of faith across the entire Bible. She invites readers into a vision of the church that is rooted deeply in Scripture and speaks directly to the challenges we face today.

Finalist, Biblical Studies
Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation by Shane J. Wood provides a fresh perspective on Revelation, aiming to transform our understanding of this profound text. Wood invites readers to see Revelation not as a daunting puzzle but as a revelation of Jesus, meant to inspire divine intimacy and spiritual renewal.

Finalist, Marriage, Family, and Singleness
Households of Faith: Practicing Family in the Kingdom of God by Emily Hunter McGowin recovers biblical portraits of households of faith that are not limited to just the biological nuclear family, that can be multigenerational households of married and single, with or without children. McGowin calls Christians to practice family as apprentices to love who discern the times and improvise faithfulness together.

Finalist, Missions and the Global Church
Reviving Mission: Awakening to the Everyday Movement of God by Linson Daniel, Jon Hietbrink, and Eric Rafferty reveals God’s invitation into everyday mission in the way of Jesus. The authors invite readers into four Es of reviving mission: encountering God, exploring what he’s doing all around us, empowering those he sends us to, and establishing communal rhythms of transforming habits and habitats.

Finalist, Politics and Public Life
Citizenship Without Illusions: A Christian Guide to Political Engagement by David T. Koyzis presents a case for political engagement as a way to love our neighbors that doesn’t require our full devotion to parties or ideologies. Using examples from various eras and places, Koyzis guides readers to make the best of their own political situations, make thoughtful decisions, and promote societal diversity while respecting those who disagree.

Finalist, Theology (Academic)
Walking the Way of the Wise: A Biblical Theology of Wisdom by Mitchell L. Chase invites readers to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven throughout the tapestry of Scripture. By tracing the themes of wisdom and folly from Genesis to Revelation, Walking the Way of the Wise illuminates the role of wisdom in the covenant life of God’s people. This title is part of the Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series that explores the central or essential themes of the Bible’s grand storyline.

For a complete list of IVP award winners visit ivpress.com/award-winners.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

 

KJV Majestic Illuminated Bible to Debut in March 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2025—Christian publishing imprint FaithWords returns to the roots of early Bible publishing to help modern readers experience how the Bible first captured readers’ imaginations. The KJV Majestic Illuminated Bible (March 10, 2026) invites readers to experience Scripture in a vibrantly beautiful way as the earliest Bible readers once did through 450-year-old restored Reformation artwork.

In the early days of the Reformation, illustrated versions of Martin Luther’s new translation of the Bible made Scripture come alive for everyday people for the first time. To help newly literate readers engage with the extraordinary story of the Bible, one publisher of the day commissioned a set of woodcuts—a relief printing technique where a design is carved into a block of wood, leaving the desired image raised—to create the very first illustrated Bible featuring a unified style of art by a single artist. These vivid images invited readers not only to read but to see the story of redemption unfold before their eyes.

More than 450 years later, these woodcuts have been lovingly restored and reimagined as they appear for the first time in their new incarnation in the KJV Majestic Illuminated Bible. The Bible features the careful restoration of some 100 original woodcuts from the 1564 Feyerabend Bible, as well as design work from typographer 2K/Denmark. The result is a multi-sensory Bible for adults that brings God’s Word to life for a new generation by recreating the experience of those who first encountered the Bible centuries ago, immersing readers in visually stunning four-color classic Reformation-era art combined with a contemporary Bible format.

These timeless works of art are now accompanied by beautiful original hand lettering and captions to create an unforgettable interaction with the Word of God. Suited for both individual reading and gift giving, the KJV Majestic Illuminated Bible serves perfectly as both a daily companion and a keepsake.

“The KJV Majestic Illuminated Bible offers modern-day readers a unique opportunity to experience the Bible in a truly immersive way. This classic Reformation artwork is visually stunning and has been carefully restored with great respect for its historic roots and Martin Luther’s vision to make the Bible accessible to everyone,” said Vice President and Publisher of Hachette Nashville Daisy Hutton. “In our current culture where people are moved by images, it’s our hope that the artwork in this Bible provides spiritual encouragement and a renewed sense of connection to Scripture.”

KJV Majestic Illuminated Bible (FaithWords, ISBN: 978-1-5460-0975-7) is available March 10, 2026, and may be pre-ordered. Hardcover: $44.99; Leather: $49.99.

FaithWords publishes transformative and thought-provoking pastoral voices for a broad audience. Categories include narrative inspirational nonfiction, Christian living, self-development and women’s issues. Bestselling authors include Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer and T.D. Jakes.

Contacts:
Laura McGowan, 847.347.5206
Alli Ehrhardt, 541.973.1994

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., December 8, 2025— WaterBrook, an imprint of PRH Christian, is celebrating the remarkable success of Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes’ Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness by Bobby Jamieson (WaterBrook), which has been recently honored with two major awards for 2025: Christianity Today’s Book Award winner in the Bible and Devotional category and The Gospel Coalition’s Book Award winner in Popular Theology.

In granting the book top honors in its Bible and Devotional category, Christianity Today praised Jamieson’s approach, writing: “Everything Is Never Enough engages with Ecclesiastes through an honest, personal style, incorporating scholarship while remaining accessible. This is a very rich book indeed.” The recognition reflects Jamieson’s ability to combine theological depth, pastoral insight, and narrative clarity in a way that appeals to a broad readership.

The Gospel Coalition similarly commended the book as its 2025 Popular Theology winner, noting: “With vivid imagery (think: life as a snow day), searching insight, and elegant prose, Jamieson offers brilliant medicine for our cultural moment.”

Released in April 2025, Everything Is Never Enough offers a fresh and compelling exploration of the Book of Ecclesiastes, reframing its ancient wisdom for readers grappling with ambition, exhaustion, and the search for meaning. Jamieson guides readers through Ecclesiastes’ stark honesty about the limits of worldly satisfaction while inviting them toward a resilient joy rooted in the gospel. Edited by Drew Dixon, the book’s critical reception reflects its intellectual rigor, accessibility, and editorial excellence.

Bobby Jamieson serves as senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He holds degrees from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a PhD in New Testament from the University of Cambridge.

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

Contacts:
Brett Benson, bbenson@penguinrandomhouse.com
Beverly Rykerd brykerd@penguinrandomhouse.com

 

December 4, 2025–WHEATON, Ill.— Crossway is pleased to announce that Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens (Crossway, August 2025) by Adam Griffin has won the Marriage, Family, and Singleness category for Christianity Today’s 2025 Book Awards.

Parents are often faced with an immense amount of conflicting advice. Most of this advice leaves parents feeling more discouraged and stressed about their parenting. Good News for Parents offers a refreshing alternative to typical parenting advice. Griffin reveals how walking by the Spirit can free parents from the anxieties, stress, and self-doubt of parenting. Utilizing Galatians 5, Griffin explains how the fruits of the Spirit provide the lasting relief that parents so desperately need.

“We are honored that Adam Griffin’s Good News for Parents is recognized as the best book of the year in CT’s category for marriage and family. Adam provides biblically grounded sanity for weary parents who want to shepherd their children in light of the gospel,” says Justin Taylor, Crossway’s executive vice president of book publishing and book publisher.

In the Culture, Poetry, and the Arts category, Scrolling Ourselves to Death by Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa won an award of merit. Throughout the book, editors McCracken and Mesa, along with thirteen contributors, use Neil Postman’s 1985 book Amusing Ourselves to Death as a starting point, exploring Postman’s insights and connecting them to the challenges, questions, and opportunities facing the church today.

“We are also grateful to see Scrolling Ourselves to Death, edited by Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa of The Gospel Coalition, awarded the runner-up prize in the category of culture and art. This work helps us to reorient our lives with biblical wisdom in a culture of mind-numbing screen time,” Taylor remarks. “We pray that both of these books would be used of God to edify his people for his glory.”

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact:  Madelyn Gronbeck, mgronbeck@crossway.org, 1 (630) 682-4300, ext. 6052

 

Carol Stream, IL (December 8, 2025) — Tyndale is pleased to announce that The Collector of Burned Books (Tyndale Fiction, July 2025) was selected for the CT Fiction Book Award. Every year Christianity Today selects books that are most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture. CT chooses the top contenders for this honor based on the reviews and rankings of dozens of expert judges.

The Collector of Burned Books by Roseanna M. White is a gripping historical novel set in France during World War II. In this story about courage, freedom, and love, a literature professor in Paris and a reluctant soldier work to protect a collection of banned books used to rely encoded messages for the French resistance. Anthony Cirilla, an associate professor of English at College of the Ozarks, said this in his CT review, “The Collector of Burned Books masterfully unites historical realities with the personal drama of its characters.”

“We could not be more thrilled for Roseanna, and we extend our thanks to Christianity Today for this recognition of her work,” said Elizabeth Jackson, Senior Acquisitions Editor for Tyndale Fiction. “Both a timely novel about the power of words and an engaging story of hope amid the darkness of World War II, The Collector of Burned Books illustrates what Roseanna does so well—bring to life stories that are as poignant as they are thought-provoking.”

What the River Keeps (Tyndale Fiction, August 2025) by Cheryl Grey Bostrom was honored as the recipient of the CT Fiction Book Award of Merit. In this book, a successful biologist’s complicated memories hinder her from living a normal life until she returns to her childhood home in the Pacific Northwest and confronts the secrets of her past.

“We are so pleased to see Cheryl’s hard work recognized with a Christianity Today Award of Merit for What the River Keeps. This evocative novel skillfully navigates the pain of generational trauma and the burden of secrets while ultimately pointing to the transformative power of love in many forms to heal and make whole,” said Jackson.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com, 630.784.5318

Littleton, CO (December 1, 2025)—William Carey Publishing (WCP) is pleased to announce that two of its books were honored in the 2025 The Gospel Coalition Book Awards. The winning titles are Sacred Courage and Perfect Peace Child.

“We are so excited to have two winners in The Gospel Coalition 2025 Book Awards,” said Vivian Doub, director of publishing at WCP. “It has been an honor to partner with authors Betsy Kirk and Steve Richardson in bringing their stories to readers. They were a joy to work with. We also want to thank Sarah Nunnally for the beautiful illustrations that brought Perfect Peace Child to life.”

Sacred Courage: Thinking Biblically About Fear and Anxiety by Betsy Kirk won in the Christian Living category. Drawing from her own experiences wrestling with fear, Kirk guides readers through Scripture and the wisdom of believers throughout the ages to help them understand the nature of their anxieties and learn to live with a deeper trust in God.

Receiving the award of distinction in the children’s category was Perfect Peace Child: A True Story of How One Tribe Found Forever Peace by Steve Richardson with Maxine McDonald, illustrated by Sarah Nunnally. This colorful picture book revisits the classic missionary story first told by Steve’s father, Don Richardson, and introduces a new generation of readers to its powerful message that God’s love can bring peace anywhere in the world.

William Carey Publishing was founded in 1969 to make groundbreaking missionary and missiological research widely accessible. Its mission is to equip and empower the global church with the essential knowledge needed to advance world evangelization.

Contact:  Madi Cannon, madison.cannon@wclbooks.com

November 24, 2025–Supadu and Lulu have announced a strategic partnership to offer publishers a fully integrated, end-to-end eCommerce and fulfilment solution. Combining Supadu’s expertise in direct-to-consumer stores, metadata automation and templated Shopify sites with Lulu’s global print-on-demand capability and eCommerce automation tools, the partnership makes it easier than ever for publishers to sell books directly to readers through a seamless experience.

This collaboration enables publishers to launch modern, scalable online stores that automatically sync book metadata, manage multi-format catalogues and fulfil orders worldwide through Lulu’s established POD network.

Sarah Arbuthnot, Chief Commercial Officer at Supadu said, “Supadu and Lulu share the same goal: make it easier for publishers to get books into the hands of the readers. With Supadu powering beautiful, automated Shopify publisher storefronts and Lulu providing seamless print-on-demand fulfillment, we’re removing friction across the whole journey. Publishers get control, visibility, and a route to readers that is easy, publishers can spend less time wrestling workflows, and more time growing the stories they care about”.

Matt Briel, Lulu’s Chief Marketing Officer said, “Lulu has already done the hard work of transforming itself from a traditional self-publishing platform into a technology-driven, print-on-demand infrastructure partner. What excites me about this partnership with Supadu is the opportunity to take that foundation and help more publishers move to inventory-free, globally distributed, tech-enabled print-on-demand. Together with Supadu, we’ll continue to innovate on the infrastructure and tools that make us the partner combo of choice for forward-thinking publishers.”

Based in London, UK, Supadu is the global leader in digital solutions tailored for the publishing industry, offering a suite of services and tools that include website design, direct-to-consumer eCommerce, metadata management and automation and marketing tools. With over 350 customers, Supadu empowers publishers through innovative, scalable technologies designed to enhance discoverability, drive sales growth and strengthen their digital strategy.

Lulu.com is the leading print-on-demand partner for creators, businesses, and publishers. Its international network of printers offers affordable, high-quality book printing, whether you need one copy, short-run printing or bulk printing. With Lulu’s retail distribution options, ecommerce sales solutions, and a custom API suite, publishers can sell directly and increase profits, eliminating the risk and hassle of inventory and fulfillment. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Research Triangle, North Carolina, Lulu is dedicated to making the world a better place, one book at a time.

For media enquiries, contact:
Sarah Arbuthnot / sarah.arbuthnot@supadu.com
Matt Briel / mbriel@lulu.com

DEBUTS ON NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS LISTS

Tebow’s latest book hit No. 8 on New York Times’ Bestsellers list,  No. 10 on USA Today’s Bestsellers list and No. 9 on Publishers Weekly’s Bestsellers list

2x national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, speaker, author, entrepreneur and College Football Hall of Fame inductee Tim Tebow is now a 6x New York Times bestselling author, with the release of his newest book, Look Again: Recognize Your Worth. Renew Your Hope. Run with Confidence., Nelson Books/HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

Look Again debuted at No. 8 on New York Times’ Bestsellers list, Nov. 10 on USA Today’s Bestsellers list and No. 9 on Publishers Weekly’s Bestsellers list.

Look Again solidifies Tebow as a powerful voice of hope, compassion and purpose in today’s world. In Look Again, Tebow invites readers on a deeply personal and transformative journey, sharing candid stories from his own life alongside compelling biblical insights. He challenges readers to see every person – especially those often overlooked and judged – not for their mistakes or status, but as being made in the image of God, they are inherently valuable and worthy of love.

Structured in three powerful sections – Recognize Your Worth, Renew Your Hope, and Run With Confidence – Look Again equips readers with the tools to transform their homes, communities, and culture through faith, empathy, and courage.

Tebow’s dedication to fighting and caring for the vulnerable is reflected through his work with the Tim Tebow Foundation, which works to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The Tim Tebow Foundation has served marginalized communities in 115+ countries, with work focusing on Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Exploitation, Orphan Care + Prevention, Profound Medical Needs, and Special Needs Ministry.

Tebow shared about Look Again on his media tour, which included conversations with:  FOX & FRIENDS, TAMRON HALL, TIME MAGAZINE, 700 CLUB, ED MYLETT, GEORGE JANKO, DR. AMEN, DR. AXE, and many more.

About Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow is a two-time national champion, Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame inductee, first-round NFL draft pick, and a former professional baseball player. The six-time New York Times best-selling author, speaker, and college football analyst is most passionate about his work with the Tim Tebow Foundation, whose mission is to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. The foundation is currently fighting for some of the most vulnerable people around the world in more than 115 countries. Tim is married to Demi-Leigh Tebow, a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and Miss Universe 2017. Tim and Demi live in Jacksonville, Florida, with their three dogs, Chunk, Kobe, and Paris. The couple recently welcomed their first baby girl, Daphne Reign Tebow, in July.

Contact:  Lisa Beech, Senior Director of Publicity, at lisa.beech@harpercollins.com

November 21, 2025 – WARRENVILLE, IL – Lakeside Book Company (“Lakeside Book”) announced today that it has acquired Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (“BTPS”), the retail division of Baker & Taylor. With this acquisition, Lakeside Book expands its service offering to include distribution and order-to-cash capabilities, providing publishers with streamlined and integrated solutions to sell, print, store, and distribute their books with Lakeside Book Company.

In addition to the book distribution services, the acquisition includes the print-on-demand (POD) manufacturing solutions in Ashland, Ohio. This complements Lakeside Book’s existing digital print platform and strengthens offerings to customers of both organizations.

Lakeside Book’s longstanding strength and stability in the industry, combined with the extensive distribution expertise of the BTPS team, make this acquisition a great strategic fit for the company’s end-to-end book supply chain portfolio. Both organizations share values of integrity, collaboration, innovation, and a dedication to providing excellent service to their customers. BTPS will be incorporated into the Lakeside Book Company brand and led by Michael Shea, President of Book Services for Lakeside Book.

“The services offered by BTPS are a perfect fit within Lakeside Book’s end-to-end solutions for publishers, from sales all the way through order-to-cash,” said Shea. “Small and mid-sized publishers, a key customer base for BTPS and high growth opportunity across our industry, will now have direct access to Lakeside Book’s expansive book manufacturing capabilities, creating a seamless supply chain under one financially strong partner focused exclusively on the book business.”

About Lakeside Book Company
Lakeside Book Company is the largest book printing, binding, and distribution company in North America. The Company has a rich legacy of innovation in crafting quality books enjoyed by readers all around the globe since 1864. As the decades passed, the company expanded its services, acquiring multiple complementary organizations that share our passion and commitment to the book industry. The company’s mission states, “We are committed to crafting books and services that are meaningful. We take pride in the challenge of fulfilling our customers’ visions.” For more company information, visit www.lakesidebookcompany.com.

Media Contact:  Rajeev Balakrishna, Lakeside Book Company, rajeev.balakrishna@lakesidebook.com

 

Tara-Leigh Cobble’s Daily Bible Reading Guide Achieves Major Milestone

Ada, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2025)— Baker Publishing Group is thrilled to announce that The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble has officially sold more than 1 million copies across all editions, marking a significant milestone for the groundbreaking Bible reading guide.

Since its release five years ago, The Bible Recap has helped hundreds of thousands of readers develop a deeper understanding of Scripture through its unique approach to daily Bible reading. The book guides readers through the entire Bible in a year, offering accessible summaries, insights, and connections that illuminate God’s character throughout Scripture.

“From the start, we knew The Bible Recap was special,” says Jeff Braun, acquisitions editor. “But reaching this milestone in five years? Incredible. The most gratifying part is the many, many comments from readers, thanking Tara-Leigh for helping them understand the Bible better and deepen their relationship with God. We’re honored to have a part in all of this.”

The Bible Recap grew out of Cobble’s popular podcast of the same name and has resonated with readers seeking a fresh, engaging way to read through the Bible.

The 1 million-copy milestone encompasses hardcover, paperback, and digital editions, demonstrating the book’s broad appeal across different reading formats and audiences.

The Bible Recap is available wherever books are sold.

About Tara-Leigh Cobble
Tara-Leigh Cobble is the founder of D-Group (Discipleship Group) International and the host of The Bible Recap podcast. She is passionate about helping people develop a love for God and His Word through accessible Bible teaching and resources.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact: Kelli B. Smith, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com