June 17, 2024 Edition
Industry News
June Christian bestseller lists posted
ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for June 2024 in 15 categories. The top-selling book is “Discovering Daniel” by Amir Tsarfati and Rick Yohn (Harvest House) with “Power Moves” by Sarah Jakes Roberts (Thomas Nelson) and “Practicing the Way” by John Mark Comer (WaterBrook) coming in at #2 and #3.
ECPA names industry leaders developing upcoming PubU program
ECPA’s annual fall training program – ECPA PubU – will return as an in-person event on November 13 and 14, in Chicago. Each year PubU is developed by industry leaders called the PubU Brain Trust, who develop and present the program in publishing tracks. This year’s tracks are EDITORIAL, MARKETING, PUBLICITY, DESIGN, PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS, including a CHILDREN’S BOOK SUMMIT, led by the 2024 PubU Brain Trust:
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Early bird registration is open.
Staff Announcements
David C Cook announces executive leadership promotions
David C Cook CEO Bill Reeves has promoted two dedicated leaders into new executive roles. Former Executive Vice President, Chadd Miller, was named Divisional President of David C Cook’s publishing arm, and Integrity Music Vice President of Digital Business and Commercial Partnerships, Greg Bays, has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer for David C Cook and Integrity Music.
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Anglican House announces new president and CEO, Rev. Dr. Christopher Stroup
Anglican House Media Ministries, Inc. has named the Rev. Dr. Christopher Stroup as its new president and chief executive officer. Chris succeeds founding CEO Canon Ron Speers who retired in 2023 after establishing the organization to fulfill the publishing needs of the Anglican Church in North America with an initial focus on publishing The Book of Common Prayer (2019).
Milestones
“The Bible Recap” reaches 500,000 sold milestone
Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that "The Bible Recap" by Tara-Leigh Cobble has reached a significant sales milestone of 500,000 copies sold. Since the release of the original hardcover edition (November 2020), the entire The Bible Recap book line has collectively sold more than 800,000 copies to date.
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10 Publishing announces sales milestone for “Before You Open Your Bible”
“Before You Open Your Bible,” a bestselling book published by 10 Publishing, written by Matthew Smethurst, has reached the milestone of 100,000 sales. The first of Smethurst’s “Before You…” series, the short yet powerful book provides Christians with nine heart postures to approach the Bible.
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Product News
Worthy Books releases “Why I Believe” by Dr. Henry Cloud on June 18th
World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of the most influential organizations in the world. But few people know the details of his own story and how he became one of the most beloved and respected psychologists and faith influencers in America.
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Three new releases to New Growth Bible Series to release August 12
New Growth Press announces three upcoming releases part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published in partnership with Serge. They are: Job: Where Is God in My Suffering by Marc Davis; Acts: The Power that Changes the World by Howard Brown; and Colossians: Becoming Who You Are in Christ by Steve Huber. Each book examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
10ofThose releases “Strangers and Exiles” by Jonathan Griffiths
Pastor and author, Jonathan Griffiths, recently released his newest book “Strangers and Exiles,” an encouragement to believers as pilgrims in a faithless world. “Strangers and Exiles” released June 3 through Evangelical Press, an imprint of 10ofThose.
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Media Announcements
Zonderkidz author Taraji P. Henson on Jesus Calling Podcast
Philanthropist, author, director, and producer, Taraji P. Henson, recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast. She had dreams of becoming an actress, but early rejection caused her to question herself and move in a different direction. It took the words of her trusted father to remind her what she was made for, and to find the courage to chase her dreams. Henson’s book, “You Can Be A Good Friend,” is available from Zonderkidz.
Other News
- Publishing Sales Hot in April, based on AAP Report; Religious Presses Up
- PRH Expands Its Indiana Center, Continues Plans for UK Center
- Appeals Court Appears Skeptical of Injunction Blocking Iowa’s Book Ban Law
- Oklahoma Supreme Court Blocks State Effort to Ban Books from School Libraries
- The Economist: Is the NYT bestseller list biased?
- BookNet Canada: Free Sources for Reading Surpass Paid
- Report: Accessibility Metadata for International Distribution and Export
- Printing Impressions Report: Book Manufacturing in Turmoil
- Supadu & MetaComet webinar, June 20: Automating Royalties Builds Great Author Relations
- BISG webinar on June 25: Can AI Be Detected in Writing?
