April 15, 2024 Edition
Industry News
ECPA posts Christian bestsellers for April and Easter
ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for April 2024 in 15 categories. The top-selling book is Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie (Thomas Nelson) with Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer (WaterBrook) coming in at #2. The top-selling Easter titles were The Case for Easter by Lee Strobel (Zondervan) in Non-Fiction, and The Story of Easter by Patricia A. Pingry (WorthyKids) in Juvenile.
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Top Shelf submission period opens today for industry's book design award
The submission period for the Top Shelf Book Cover Awards has opened. Online nominations are now accepted in Non-Fiction, Fiction, Children, and Bibles until August 15. Winners will be announced November 13th during ECPA PubU in Chicago.
Embolden Media Group welcomes publishing leader Rebekah Von Lintel as Literary Agent
Embolden Media Group is honored to announce the appointment of Rebekah Von Lintel as literary agent. Rebekah is a respected and influential leader in the publishing industry, with over twenty years of experience. With a passion for fostering emerging voices and an unwavering dedication to excellence, her contributions have played a significant role in the success of numerous best-selling titles across various genres.
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ECPA to host Christian Rights Fair in Chicago, June 18-19
Registration is open for the International Christian Rights & Export Fair, held June 18-19 on the campus of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. The event will welcome Christian publishers from around the globe to gather and meet with publishers, vendors and distributors.
Milestones
“All My Knotted-Up Life” earns ECPA Double Bronze Sales Award
Tyndale Momentum is pleased to announce that their book “All My Knotted-Up Life” by Beth Moore received ECPA’s Milestone Double Bronze Sales Award for surpassing 250,000 books sold.
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“Think This, Not That” hits both New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, announced that “Think This, Not That“ (April 2, 2024) by Dr. Josh Axe is a New York Times bestseller appearing at #10 on the self-help, how-to and misc. list as well as appearing at #18 on the USA Today bestseller Booklist.
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Two NavPress titles named finalists for ECPA Christian Book Awards
Two recent releases from NavPress have been named finalists for the 2024 Christian Book Awards: “Loving Disagreement” by Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos in Faith & Culture, and “Centering Jesus” by Derek Vreeland in Ministry Resources.
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IVP Dictionary and “Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest” named finalists for Christian Book Award® program
ECPA has announced that two InterVarsity Press (IVP) titles—"Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest” and the “Dictionary of Paul and His Letters”—are among the finalists for the 2024 Christian Book Award® program.
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Two Good Book Company titles honored as 2024 Christian Book Award finalists
The Good Book Company is delighted to announce “God’s Big Promises Bible Storybook” and “The Songs of a Warrior” as finalists for the 2024 Christian Book Award.
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Product News
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s follow-up memoir releases April 16
Two-time No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, Dog the Bounty Hunter, aka Duane Chapman, reveals his most intimate stories in “Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption” (Nelson Books, HarperCollins Christian Publishing), a gripping memoir releasing April 16, 2024.
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New Bible Study from Cynthia Heald releasing in June from NavPress
Renowned Bible study writer Cynthia Heald will release a new book on June 6, 2024, for women and men. “Becoming Like Jesus: Reflecting Christ in Your Everyday Life” is designed for personal or group use. Heald is the author of the Bible study series “Becoming a Woman . . .” which has sold more than two million in the series.
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Media Announcements
Professor and author John Inazu on Jesus Calling Podcast
John Inazu, Professor of Law and Religion, recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast and shared how one can foster healthier conversations around challenging topics while creating understanding and connection even with those who disagree with us. Inazu’s book, “Learning To Disagree,” is available from Zondervan.
Other News
INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- Hachette Book Group released its annual diversity report
- With Nonfiction Soft, Print Book Sales Fell 1.7% in First Quarter
- Bill introduced to Require Transparency in AI Training
- Springer Nature Group’s New Sustainability Report: Efforts ‘On Track’
- What is the Sustainable Development Goals Publishers Compact?
- Accessibility and the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
- BISG recording available: An Update on the Book Publishing Paper Market
