November 6, 2017 Edition
Industry News
ECPA releases November’s list of bestsellers: New titles shine
Five of the Top 10 books in the November Top 50 Bestsellers list compiled by NPD BookScan are brand new releases, hitting the shelves (both real and virtual) on or after October 1. Debuting at #1 is Capital Gaines by Chip Gaines (Thomas Nelson) of Fixer Upper fame. David Jeremiah’s new release, A Life Beyond Amazing (Thomas Nelson) came in at #2, followed by The Daniel Dilemma by mega church pastor Chris Hodges (Thomas Nelson) at #5. Rounding out the Top 10 at #8 and #9 respectively are new books by two bestselling authors—T.D. Jakes’ Soar! (FaithWords), and Donald Miller’s Building a Storybrand, the first title released under the new HarperCollins Leadership imprint.
FaithWords and JellyTelly announce a new Children’s book imprint
FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, and JellyTelly, a leading Children’s media company, have announced an innovative partnership to bring a new program of children’s books and Bibles for Christian Families to the marketplace.
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Zondervan editor John Sloan to retire in December
After a 34-year editorial career at Zondervan, John Sloan, senior executive editor, has announced his plan to retire, effective December 15, 2017. Sloan has been a key figure at Zondervan, acquiring and personally editing hundreds of books that have fostered spiritual growth, compelled readers to Christ, and changed lives.
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Baker & Taylor Publisher Services announces new Vice President of Client Services
Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, the premier provider of full-service sales and distribution for client publishers, has named Jeff Tegge its new vice president of client services.
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Industry converges in Nashville: PubU, Top Shelf Awards, Art of Writing, Christy Awards™ Gala
ECPA PubU begins tomorrow at Lipscomb University in Nashville with 250 industry professionals attending 42 publishing sessions developed by publishing leaders on hot topics in editorial, marketing/publicity, reader engagement, rights, design, and data/delivery/workflow. Gabe Lyons will keynote the opening plenary which will also include the announcement of the Top Shelf Book Cover Awards. Following PubU, ECPA will host its first Art of Writing conference, a half day seminar for content creators and curators. The event will precede The Christy Awards Gala that evening where the Christy Award winners will be announced.
The Christy Awards Gala will be live-streamed on Instagram through Litfuse Media. To watch, follow Litfuse on Instagram, then log in to the app when the gala begins. You’ll find the live-stream at the top of the app.
Milestones
“The Myth of Equality” earns spot among Publishers Weekly’s Top Books of 2017
InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce that “The Myth of Equality: Uncovering the Roots of Injustice and Privilege” by Ken Wytsma earned a spot in Publishers Weekly’s list of top one hundred books of 2017 as one of the five best religion titles of the year.
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Media Announcements
The power of Christian fiction in media spotlight
Faith Radio interviewed Stan Jantz, Executive Director of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, who shared some insights into the power of Christian fiction in anticipation of the November 8 Christy Awards™ gala in Nashville, correlating with the Art of Writing conference. Learn more at ecpa.org or christyawards.com.
Bible Gateway interviews Jay Milbrandt, author of “They Came for Freedom”
Do you see the Pilgrims as folksy people in funny hats? The true story of the Pilgrims’ great journey to America was one of courageous faith, daring escape, and tenuous survival. Theirs is the story of refugees who fled intense religious persecution. Bible Gateway interviewed Jay Milbrandt (@JayMilbrandt) about his book, They Came for Freedom: The Forgotten, Epic Adventure of the Pilgrims (Thomas Nelson, 2017).
Authors Andrew Greer and Mark Lowry to launch new video podcast
Communion often begins with good conversation. And good conversation often begins around the dinner table. Join award-winning singers, songwriters and authors Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer (Worthy Inspired/Worthy Publishing) for the brand new film series and podcast, Dinner Conversations: Turning the Light On One Question at a Time. Available on iTunes and YouTube, the new video podcast launches Monday, November 6, 2017. dinner-conversations.com
Product News
UFC superstar Cody Garbrandt announces book in advance of title fight on November 4th
As a UFC fighter, Cody “No Love” Garbrandt knows what it’s like to win a fight – to face a challenger head on and defeat him blood, sweat, tears, and all. But for the 26-year-old MMA Bantamweight Champion ready to defend his title at Madison Square Garden on November 4th, it was his relationship with one boy fighting a very different battle that helped make him into the champion he is today.
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New Bible traces God’s perfect promises for toddlers and preschoolers
In today's world where the word promise doesn't hold the value that it used to, we still encourage our children early on to learn what a promise is, and more importantly, what it means to keep one. While all promises have value, the promises God makes to his people are more valuable than anyone could ever think of or imagine-and our God always keeps his promises.
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INDUSTRY
- "Capital Gaines" by Chip Gaines (Thomas Nelson) in Top 10 on PW hardcover nonfiction list for second week in a row
- Movie director of "Same Kind of Different as Me" claims movie release isn’t getting attention it deserves
- Eerdmans to Close its Bookstore
- Get It Local Today! cooperative industry project for Christian retail needs more signups to launch in time for Christmas selling
- The Mustard Seed Christian bookstore in Minnesota is moving to a new location, renamed Mustard Seed Market
- Rainbow Books & Gifts celebrates grand reopening at its new location
- CT: The Museum of the Bible May Change Your Relationship with God’s Word
PUBLISHING
- When it comes to marketing audiobooks, more is more
- UNESCO Names Seven Cities in Literature
- Digitally Transforming Publishing: Business Process, Content and Data for Future Value
- IPA President Michiel Kolman: China’s Censorship ‘Puts Publishers in an Impossible Situation’
- New York Times names The Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2017
- 'Most Beautiful Book' shortlist revealed
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BOOKSELLING
- Book World to Close All 45 Stores Across the Midwest
- B&T, Ingram Offer Holiday Support for Retailers
- Amazon's bookstores are generating almost no revenue
- Washington Post: Amazon Key is Silicon Valley at its most out-of-touch
- Recent data suggests that online retail is going to eat into brick-and-mortar sales faster than ever this holiday season
- National Retail Federation predicts increased holiday spending
- Canada's Indigo to Open in N.J., First of 3-5 Stores in the U.S.
