March 6, 2023 Edition
Industry News
IVP honors life and legacy of longtime director James F. Nyquist
James F. Nyquist, a foundational figure in the development of InterVarsity Press (IVP), passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Nyquist served as IVP’s director from 1964 to 1983. “Jim Nyquist was a skilled manager with an entrepreneurial spirit who guided IVP for twenty years from a shoestring operation to a significant voice in Christian publishing,” said Andy Le Peau, a long-time associate publisher for editorial at IVP, where he worked for over forty years.
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Lexham Press mourns passing of Michael Heiser, biblical scholar and author
Lexham Press mourns the passing of Dr. Michael Heiser on February 20 after a years-long battle with cancer. Dr. Heiser, an influential scholar and author of the bestselling “The Unseen Realm,” wrote ten books with Lexham Press, including “Angels, Demons, and Supernatural.” He also was an academic editor for the “Lexham Bible Dictionary,” “Faithlife Study Bible,” and Bible Study Magazine.
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Executive Vice President of Retail for Baker Book House Co. retiring in June
Baker Book House Company announces that Sue Smith, Executive Vice President of Retail, will be retiring on June 1, 2023. Smith has served in various capacities throughout her years at the store, including clerk, floor supervisor, and trade book buyer. In 2005 she transitioned to the role of store manager, and in 2020 she joined the executive team.
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ECPA releases monthly Christian bestseller lists for March
ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for March 2023 in 15 categories, including Bibles and Spanish, based on sales data from NPD Bookscan. The #1 bestselling title is new release by Jinger Vuola, “Becoming Free Indeed” (Thomas Nelson).
ECPA will honor the impact of Philip Yancey and Luci Shaw on May 9 in Nashville
ECPA will present award-winning and best-selling author Philip Yancey with the industry’s Pinnacle Award for the outstanding contribution of his writing, with significant impact to the church and society at large. Luci Shaw will also be honored and presented with the Kenneth N. Taylor Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her innovative, influential, and enduring work in Christian publishing. The awards will be presented to Yancey and Shaw at the ECPA Awards Celebration, featuring the presentation of the Christian Book Awards® held on Tuesday, May 9 in Nashville during the ECPA Leadership Summit.
ECPA Leadership Summit early bird rates end this Friday
The ECPA Leadership Summit will gather industry leaders on May 9-10 in Nashville at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, with an engaging program featuring experts and discussions around leadership and top of mind publishing topics. Early bird rates end this Friday, March 10. Save $200 by registering before March 10. Save $50 or more by registering multiple employees. ECPA members are encouraged to save the most by registering their management teams this week.
The Pilgrim Press goes live with knkPublishing
knk Software LP and The Pilgrim Press are excited to announce the successful implementation and go-live of knkPublishing. The Pilgrim Press, the oldest English language publishing tradition in North America, was looking to combine their entire publishing processes into one place to increase efficiency, improve analytics, and enable a system for future subscription growth. They chose knkPublishing, which is based on Microsoft Dynamics.
Milestones
Beth Moore’s memoir achieves bestseller status in release week
“All My Knotted-Up Life,” Beth Moore’s captivating memoir, which released on February 21, 2023, from Tyndale Momentum, quickly skyrocketed to bestseller standing. In its release week, the title debuted at #10 on the New York Times Best Sellers Hardcover Nonfiction list and #11 on their Combined Print & E-book Nonfiction list. Additionally, the title ranked #3 on the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers list in the Hardcover Nonfiction category and #4 on Wall Street Journal’s Bestselling Books list for Hardcover Nonfiction.
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Jodi Benson’s memoir, “Part of My World,” named Audie Award Finalist
Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that "Part of My World," narrated by Jodi Benson, Disney Legend and original voice of Ariel in the Disney classic The Little Mermaid, has been named a finalist for an Audie Award, in the faith-based fiction or nonfiction category, by the Audio Publishers Association.
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“Dark Angel” by Andrews & Wilson named Audie Award Finalist
Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that "Dark Angel," the second installment in the Shepherds series by the bestselling writing team of Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson, has been named a finalist for an Audie Award in the faith-based fiction or nonfiction category, by the Audio Publishers Association.
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Ten Elk Lake Publishing titles named finalists in the Selah Awards
The Selah Awards, sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, awarded ten Elk Lake authors and books finalist slots in the contest. Winners will be announced in May.
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Corrected link: 2023 Outreach Resources of the Year
Last week’s link for the 20th annual Outreach Magazine Resources of the Year was incorrect. The current year’s winners are listed at: https://rushtopress.org/11939-2/. We apologize for the error.
Product News
Dr. Timothy Keller signs multiple book deal with Zondervan Books
Zondervan Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is thrilled to announce that Dr. Timothy Keller has agreed to a four-book deal with the imprint.
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New release from Lexham Press helps new believers
Speaking to the questions and insecurities many new believers experience, author Aaron Armstrong has released “I’m a Christian – Now What? A Guide to Your New Life With Christ,” from Lexham Press.
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Media Announcements
Lysa TerKeurst on Good Morning America
Bestselling author and Proverbs 31 Ministry founder Lysa TerKeurst was interviewed on Good Morning America for its Faith Friday segment on Friday, March 3 talking about her bestselling book “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are” (Nelson, November 2022). The book has already hit multiple national bestseller lists including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly and ECPA.
Madi Prewett Troutt joined Fox & Friends Weekend to discuss latest book
Zondervan Books author, Madi Prewett Troutt, joined Fox & Friends Weekend on Sunday, February 26th to discuss her latest book and the importance of a close relationship with God. Madi also discussed the spiritual impact of the Asbury revival. Madi’s first book “Made for this Moment” published October 2021.
Jeff Henderson joins The Greatness Machine Podcast to discuss his book
Jeff Henderson, an entrepreneur, speaker, pastor, business leader, and author, joins us on the Greatness Machine to talk about his newest book, “What to Do Next: Taking Your Best Step When Life is Uncertain.” In this episode, Darius and Jeff talk about the power of language in leadership, the importance of networking for your career, and pursuing more meaning and purpose in life and work. “What to Do Next” published August 2022 with Zondervan Books.
Other News
- Random House, Crown Made Separate Groups in PRH US Reorg
- Print Book Sales Inched Up Last Week Thanks to Adult Fiction
- BISG webinar: Work Relations in ONIX on March 8
- Barnes & Noble is stealing the indie shop playbook, and it’s working
- Authors Guild Adds Clause to Model Contracts Prohibiting AI Training Uses
- CJK Group, BR Printers Acquire Two Other Printers
- Publishing Trends: International Bestsellers, February 2023
- Mattel Will Form Its Own Publishing Imprint
- PRH Among New Investors in Rebel Girls
- The 60th Bologna Children’s Book Fair kicks off
