June 5, 2017 Edition

Industry News

Mary Keeley leaves the publishing industry

Books & Such Literary Management announced Mary Keeley’s departure from publishing early today, June 5, 2017. Keeley has been a part of the publishing industry for nineteen years. She began at Tyndale House Publishers where she worked for eight years, first as a product manager, then as an administrator, and finally as an acquisitions editor for nonfiction. Having helped to produce multiple book projects with Randy Alcorn, Joel Rosenberg, Chuck Colson, Josh McDowell, Gary Smalley, Dianne Matthews, and numerous others, Mary gained a thorough understanding of the entire publishing process.

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ECPA releases June Christian Bestsellers

The ECPA bestsellers lists for June reflect the wide variety of books and Bibles active readers are buying. This month’s lists show that people continue to buy what they know. Just one new title cracked the Top Ten in the Top 50 overall bestsellers list: Goliath Must Fall by Louis Giglio (Thomas Nelson) at #8. The other nine books in the Top 10 are perennial bestsellers, with the #1 title as Five Love Languages (Moody). In addition to Giglio’s book, four new titles, including two fiction books, made the Top 50 overall: Threads of Suspicion by Dee Henderson (Bethany House); Peace in the Valley by Herne Ruth Logan (Multnomah); Me, Myself, and Lies by Jennifer Rothschild (Harvest House); and Know Who You Are by Christian Book of the Year® winner Tim Tebow (WaterBrook) at #43.

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Milestones

The Jesus Bible hits No. 1 spot for CBA book and Bible bestseller

Sixty-six books. One story. One name—Jesus. Experiencing Jesus throughout the Bible, Old and New Testaments, is the thematic expression throughout The Jesus Bible, NIV Edition. Encountering Jesus throughout the Gospel is resonating with Bible readers everywhere—according to the Association for Christian Retail (CBA) June 2017 Bestseller report, The Jesus Bible sits at the No. 1 position for both Book and Bible products.

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AWSA announces Golden Scroll Award finalists

AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced their finalists for the 2017 Golden Scroll Awards for Publisher, Editor and Fiction Editor of the Year. The winners will be announced at the 2017 Golden Scroll Awards Banquet to be held Tuesday, June 27th from 11:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel in Cincinnati in conjunction with Unite the CBA Christian International Retail Show.

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Media Announcements

Jessi Colter joins Jesus Calling podcast episode #45 on June 6 to promote new book

Jessi Colter is one of modern music’s singular talents, a singer, songwriter, and entertainer whose influence continues to echo across musical genres.  Jessi Colter joins the Jesus Calling podcast on June 6, 2017 and shares her journey that highlights in 1969 when she married Waylon Jennings and their partnership yielded wonderful music along with personal triumphs and heartaches. She writes about their story in her latest book: An Outlaw and a Lady: A Memoir of Music, Life with Waylon and the Faith that Brought Me Home (Thomas Nelson; April 2017).

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Bible Gateway interviews Sam Storms, author of Practicing the Power

The Bible teaches we’re to be filled with the Holy Spirit and that God’s presence and grace is manifested among his people as they serve, love, and minister to one another. Yet why do gifts of prophecy, healing, tongues, and other supernatural gifts of God seem to be inconsistently demonstrated? Bible Gateway interviewed Sam Storms (@Samuel_Storms) about his book, Practicing the Power: Welcoming the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in Your Life (Zondervan, 2017).

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Bible Gateway interviews Lisa Whittle, author of Put Your Warrior Boots On

Does it feel like the world has gone crazy and you’re just along for the ride? Are you afraid for your children? Are you worried of not having enough strength to face the day? What does the Bible mean when we read “fear not”? Bible Gateway interviewed Lisa Whittle (@LisaRWhittle) about her book, Put Your Warrior Boots On: Walking Jesus Strong, Once and for All (Harvest House Publishers, 2017).

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Product News

Worthy Publishing’s Museum of the Bible Books to release robust debut series of titles this fall

Worthy Publishing Group is pleased to announce their newest imprint, Museum of the Bible Books, will launch the first of an ongoing series of new titles for the public this fall. The books will be for everyone, from toddlers to scholars, engaging them with the Bible in creative and memorable ways by bringing the compelling history, narrative and impact of the Bible to life.

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Operation World announces free mobile app for Global Prayer Movement

Operation World (OW), the ministry behind the definitive global prayer handbook, is pleased to announce the worldwide release of a new, free mobile app. Millions of Christians have used Operation World resources since the 1960s to pray for the nations, and in 2012, OW partnered with InterVarsity Press when IVP acquired Biblica Books, the original publisher of Operation World. Now in its 7th edition, the prayer handbook covers the entire populated world and includes geographic information, a daily prayer calendar, answers to prayer, challenges for prayer, and more. The OW team hopes that the app will allow an even greater number of people to gain access to this content and join the global prayer movement.

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