April 22, 2019 Edition
Industry News
Indie bookstore offers positive note after Lifeway store closures
Baker Book House, a premiere independent Christian bookstore in West Michigan, offers a counterpoint to the recent announcement that LifeWay Christian Resources is closing all 170 of its bricks-and-mortar stores. Response to the closings has reverberated with predictions that all Christian bookstores are doomed to close. Baker Book House, however, has seen sales increases for the last 24 out of 26 months, said manager Sue Smith.
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Milestones
"The Love Dare" featured on USA Today bestseller list
The New York Times No. 1 bestselling book “The Love Dare,” co-authored by award-winning filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick, was featured in USA Today April 11: “Top 25 spiritual and inspirational nonfiction books from USA TODAY's bestseller list.”
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CIPA announces the winning titles of the 2019 Christian Indie Awards
Christian Indie Publishing Association (CIPA) is pleased to announce the winning titles for the 2019 Christian Indie Awards. The Christian Indie Awards honor books produced by small publishers and independent authors each year for outstanding contribution to Christian life. Book lovers and retailers selling Christian products voted on the nominated titles in each of 18 categories. The winners in each of the eighteen categories are listed here.
Media Announcements
Iron Stream Media launches podcast to further its mission
Iron Stream Media is excited to announce the Iron Stream Media Podcast. Hosted by John Herring and Will Shingleton, the podcast features compelling conversations with Iron Stream Media authors.
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Chrissy Metz and author of “Breakthrough” joins Jesus Calling Podcast
Author and mother of the miraculous true story “Breakthrough,” Joyce Smith, shares how her belief in the power of prayer not only brought her son back to life, but continues to inspire people around the world in a new inspirational movie called Breakthrough, starring Chrissy Metz from NBC’s This Is Us. Metz is also interviewed along with Joyce Smith in this special Jesus Calling Podcast episode. Smith’s book, “Breakthrough – The Miraculous True Story of a Mother’s Faith” is available from FaithWords/Hachette. More at jesuscalling.com/podcast.
Product News
SBC President J.D. Greear to release new book “Above All” to address what can unify Christians
New Southern Baptist Convention president and bestselling author J.D. Greear will release his next book, “Above All: The Gospel Is the Source of the Church’s Renewal” (B&H Publishing), this June.
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Worthy Books to release “We Carry Kevan: Six Friends. Three Countries. No Wheelchair.” on April 23
Worthy Books is excited to publish “We Carry Kevan,” the amazing true story of true friendship. “We Carry Kevan” is the incredible true story of six friends on the adventure of a lifetime. Kevan Chandler wanted to experience more than a life confined to his wheelchair, to do more than the safe and familiar. His new book shares the memories, mishaps, and joy of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and saying yes to the impossible. Kevan’s story was featured in USA Today. More about the book at Hachette Book Group.
Other News
INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- PRH Creates Reader Loyalty Program
- S&S Forms New Nonfiction Imprint
- Independent Bookstore Day Gets Even Bigger
- Bookstore Sales Have Second Consecutive Bad Month
- Amazon Crossing Rolls Out Its 2019 World Book Day Translation Offer
- U.S. readers want books from around the world; publishers can't deliver
- Pushing Diversity Forward in Publishing
- BookTrust to fund school visits for BAME authors
- Forbes: Why Audiobooks Appeal To The Younger Generation
- It’s Time for Publishers to Create Experiences, Not Destinations
- Augmented Reality For Publishing
