July 10, 2023 Edition
Industry News
Christian bestseller lists posted for July
ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for July 2023 in 15 categories based on Circana BookScan sales for the month of June. The top-selling book is “The 5 Love Languages” by Gary Chapman (Moody Publishers).
ECPA presents webinar this Friday on AI and Christian Publishing
Ethicist Jason Thacker, author of The Age of AI, in conversation with B&H publisher Dr. Devin Maddox, will discuss the intersection of AI and publishing in Friday’s ECPA member webinar on AI, Ethics, and Christian Publishing.
Our Daily Bread Ministries acquires Center for Bible Engagement
Our Daily Bread Ministries announced it has acquired the Center for Bible Engagement, the research division of Back to the Bible. This acquisition follows the recent absorption of the Bible Literacy Coalition into the ministry.
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Castle Quay Books announces new agreement with Anchor/Word Alive Distribution
Castle Quay Books is pleased to announce their new partnership agreement with international book distributor Anchor/Word Alive Distribution who will now provide sales, marketing and distribution services for their entire book line in the United States and Canada.
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Bible Study platform ‘Logos’ leans into history with brand reposition
Logos, the most widely used Bible study and sermon preparation platform available, announced its exit from the church management space along with Logos’ returned focus to growing and expanding its long-valued suite of Bible-focused applications, tools, curriculum and content.
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Book design firm, Faceout Studio, gets a facelift
Book design firm, Faceout Studio, has updated its logo and launched a new website this week. "It’s a fun and engaging celebration of the printed book in all of its glory, standing confidently, face out,” says creative director, Tim Green.
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Staff Announcements
Ted Olsen to serve as IVP’s Associate Publisher and Editorial Director for media and trade books
InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Ted Olsen has been named associate publisher and editorial director for media and trade books.
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Milestones
NavPress’ “Unwanted” by Jay Stringer earns ECPA’s Bronze Sales Award for 100,000 sold
NavPress is pleased to announce that their book “Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing” by Jay Stringer received the ECPA Milestone Bronze Sales Award for recently surpassing 100,000 books sold.
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“God, Right Here” from IVP Kids receives gold Mom’s Choice Award®
IVP Kids is pleased to announce that “God, Right Here” has earned the gold Mom’s Choice Award Honoring Excellence Seal of Approval -- distinguishing the picture book, written by Kara Lawler and illustrated by Jennie Poh, as among the best in family-friendly products.
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“Deadly Conclusion” named as a finalist for the prestigious 2023 Maggie Awards
Iron Stream Media’s “Deadly Conclusion” by Kathy Harris was named as a finalist in the Romantic Suspense category. The Maggies are a nationally recognized, prestigious award presented by the Georgia Romance Writers (GRW).
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Product Announcements
Tyndale Momentum to release new devotionals for women
Tyndale House Publishers will release three new Tyndale Momentum products this fall cultivating deeper faith for women: "The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional," "Tonight We Pray for the Momma," and "Create: New Beginnings."
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Focus on the Family to release “Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids” in November
Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release “Lord, Help Me Pray for My Kids: 365 Heartfelt Prayers for Parents” in November 2023. With a fresh topic for each day, parents will spend one year praying over their children.
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New Growth Press to release three new books to the Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series
Three upcoming releases by New Growth Press are part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published in partnership with Serge. Each book examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
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Invite Press releases “The Secret Power of Kindness” by Greg Atkinson
Bestselling author, speaker, and pastor Greg Atkinson challenges readers to be the kind of change they want to see in the world in his new book, "The Secret Power of Kindness: 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Capacity to Change the World," available now from Invite Press.
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Iron Stream Media releases TIMELESS by Carol McLeod
"TIMELESS: The Living and Enduring Word of God," the 16th book by beloved author, podcast host, and speaker Carol McLeod shares how the Bible in general, and the book of I Peter specifically, has never ceased to create a vital, timely impact on each generation of readers.
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Media Announcements
Poet and Pastor Drew Jackson on Christian Book Blurb Podcast
Drew Jackson chatted to The Christian Book Blurb Podcast about responding to scripture creatively, poetry as a spiritual practice, his love of New York City and basketball and how hip-hop music led to his love of poetry. Drew also reads two of his amazing poems from “Touch The Earth: Poems on the Way” available from InterVarsity Press.
Author Andy Partington on Jesus Calling Podcast
Andy Partington recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share how he discovered from a young age that recovery is possible no matter your story, and found his passion for helping addicts see there is hope in Christ for a better future. Partington’s book, “Hope in Addiction,” is available from Moody Publishers.
Other News
INDUSTRY
- Our Daily Bread VOICES partnership with Trip Lee: End.Notes podcast
- Integrity Music, part of David C Cook, Reaches 1 Million YouTube Subscribers
- Religion Book Sales Fell 6% in 2022
- Graphic/Comic Formats Enliven Religious Titles
- Religious Publishers' New Music Books Sing With Spirit
- PW Calls for Information: Bibles and Devotionals
- PW Call for Information on Religion Publishers Expanding Spanish Titles
- PW’s Fall 2023 Announcements: Religion & Spirituality
- 1.4 percent of Germans read their Bible every day, according to study
- MAI webinar on July 11: Thriving as a Publisher & Author in AI-assisted World
PUBLISHING
- Book Sales Continue to Slow Down in First Half of 2023
- US Book Market: Circana Reports an Uptick at Mid-June
- Print Books Sales Fell 4.7% Last Week
- Authors sue OpenAI, allege their books were used to train ChatGPT without their consent
- Seven Ways AI Will Impact Authors And The Publishing Industry
- USA Today Bestseller List Returns
- ALA, AAP Reaffirm Landmark Freedom to Read Statement on 70th Anniversary
- AIGA Names Its 2022 50 Best Book and 50 Best Cover Designs
- BookTok can make bestsellers. So ByteDance is becoming a publisher.
- BIC Digital Audiobook Supply Chain Best Practice
- Penguin Random House Launches Pop-Comics Imprint
- BISG launches a new metadata practices study
