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November 6, 2023 Edition

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Industry News

Christian Bestseller lists posted for November

ECPA has released the monthly Christian Bestseller lists for November 2023 in 15 categories based on Circana BookScan sales for the month of October. The top-selling book is The Great Disappearance by David Jeremiah (W Publishing Group), followed by Jackie Hill Perry’s new devotional Upon Waking (B&H Publishing Group).

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https://topshelfaward.org/

The Top Shelf Book Cover Award winners will be announced Friday

The final PubU Online session this week will be the presentation of the year’s Top Shelf Book Cover Award winners, announced in four categories:  Non-Fiction, Fiction, Bibles, Children’s.  ECPA president Jeff Crosby will host the webcast held Friday, November 10, accessible to PubU Online attendees.  Key design voices will offer “brief takes” on the importance of design excellence in Christian publishing.  Winners will be posted at TopShelfAward.org

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PubU Online to present three publishing tracks this week

ECPA PubU Online continues its publisher training program this week with the presentation of these tracks: Children’s Book Summit which opened this morning with former DreamWorks exec and David C Cook president Rick Rekedal; Production & Operations; and Design. Networking meet-ups for DEI, production, children’s books, and design professionals, etc., will take place in the afternoons.  Attendees have access to live sessions, recordings, and all meet-ups.  PubU finishes up next Monday with the Rights Track.  For more information and to register: ECPAPubU.org

Art of Writing finishes on Thursday with award-winning novelists

The Art of Writing conference, a series of four weekly evening webinars, finishes this Thursday with award-winning authors Becky Wade, Steven James, and Patricia Raybon.  Sponsored by The Christy Award® program, it’s not too late to register and receive recordings for missed sessions.  The Christy Award winners will be announced next Thursday evening, November 16.  Register

Milestones

IVP Kids title receives Black Authors Matter Children’s Book Award for Best Illustrator

The National Black Book Festival has awarded LaTonya Jackson the 2023 Black Authors Matter Children’s Book Award for Best Illustrator for her work on the IVP Kids title "Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit."

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The Jesus Storybook Bible Podcast wins W3 Award for 2023

Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that Sally Lloyd-Jones’s and Bishop Michael Curry’s episode of The Jesus Storybook Bible Podcast won the silver W3 award for individual episodes/specials in the community category from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts.

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The WebAwards recognize FrontGate Media with marketing and faith-based category awards

The WebAwards are recognized as the world’s premier industry-based Website Award program. FrontGate Media was honored with the Standard of Excellence in Marketing as well as the Standard of Excellence in the Faith-based category for their newly redesigned website.

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https://www.lakesidebookcompany.com/

Product News

Thomas Nelson releases the Timeless Truths Bible

Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of the "Timeless Truths Bible." Pastor and author Matthew Z. Capps served as its general editor.

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FaithWords releases new devotional from Joel Osteen

In "Psalms and Proverbs for Everyday Life" (FaithWords, November 7, 2023), New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen provides daily inspiration from the Psalms and Proverbs that will motivate readers on even the most difficult days.

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Charisma House releases third book in Anna Rountree trilogy

Author Anna Rountree takes readers on a breathtaking journey to shatter evil and take their place as more than conquerors in her third book, The Warrior King (Charisma House, October 3, 2023). In her first two books, Rountree recounted her visions of heaven.

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Charisma House releases new book by Benny Tate tomorrow

Benny Tate is encouraging readers to experience the supernatural abundance that flows from a relationship with the Holy Spirit in his new book, ‘Unlimited’ (Charisma House, November 7, 2023).

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https://www.nordcompo.com/

Other News

  • Penguin Random House Issues a First Diversity Report
  • KKR Completes Purchase of Simon & Schuster
  • S&S Results Drop in Q3, But Jon Karp Is Revved Up About the Future
  • RELX Group Is the World's Largest Publisher for the Fifth Year Running
  • Kindle Direct Publishing Will Beta Test Virtual Voice–Narrated Audiobooks
  • Amazon Sues Scammers Targeting Authors
  • Goodreads Asks Users to Help Combat ‘Review Bombing’
  • Rob Eagar: Free Amazon Webinar for Authors, November 9th at 8pm EST
  • BISG webinar: Warehousing, Distribution, and Third Party Logistics, Nov. 7
  • ALA Report: Gen Z & Millennials Love Libraries, Print Books
  • White Paper: The Transformative Role of AI in the Publishing Industry
  • London: Top Publishing Organizations on AI Protection
  • Sharjah International Book Fair 2023: Book Pros Gather from 106 Countries

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This Month’s Bestsellers

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1 TAME YOUR THOUGHTS
MAX LUCADO
2 I JUST WISH I HAD A BIGGER KITCHEN
KATE STRICKLER
3 KJV STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2025-2026
STANDARD PUBLISHING
4 STANDING ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY
GARY HAMRICK
5 PRACTICING THE WAY
JOHN MARK COMER
6 THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES
GARY CHAPMAN
7 JESUS CALLING
SARAH YOUNG
8 A JESUS-SHAPED LIFE BIBLE STUDY GUIDE PLUS STREAMING VIDEO
LISA HARPER
9 THE STRONGHOLD OF THE CHOSEN
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10 NEW MORNING MERCIES
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3 NIV® STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2025-2026
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4 HOLY SPIRIT
DAVID DIGA HERNANDEZ
5 OUT OF THE WILDERNESS
ANGELA HALILI AND ARIELLE REITSMA
6 100 DAYS OF JOY AND STRENGTH
CANDACE CAMERON BURE
7 GOD CHOSE ME
CHARLES HENRY METCALF
8 NIV® STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® 2025-2026
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9 THE IMMORTAL MIND
MICHAEL EGNOR AND DENYSE O'LEARY
10 WHERE SECRETS LIE
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LYNETTE EASON
2 VANISHED
DAVID JEREMIAH WITH SAM O'NEAL
3 REDEEMING LOVE
FRANCINE RIVERS
4 WHEN CRICKETS CRY
CHARLES MARTIN
5 HINDS' FEET ON HIGH PLACES
HANNAH HURNARD
6 GELATO AT THE VILLA
ROBIN JONES GUNN
7 THE FRENCH KITCHEN
KRISTY CAMBRON
8 THE SHACK
WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG
9 SPLENDOR OF THE LAND
CONNILYN COSSETTE
10 A LINEAGE OF GRACE
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MAX LUCADO
2 I JUST WISH I HAD A BIGGER KITCHEN
KATE STRICKLER
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STANDARD PUBLISHING
4 STANDING ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY
GARY HAMRICK
5 PRACTICING THE WAY
JOHN MARK COMER
6 THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES
GARY CHAPMAN
7 JESUS CALLING
SARAH YOUNG
8 A JESUS-SHAPED LIFE BIBLE STUDY GUIDE PLUS STREAMING VIDEO
LISA HARPER
9 THE STRONGHOLD OF THE CHOSEN
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2 THE BEGINNER'S BIBLE
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SALLY LLOYD-JONES
4 GREAT AND SMALL PRAYERS FOR BABIES
PAMELA KENNEDY
5 GOD GAVE US YOU
LISA TAWN BERGREN
6 THE WORLD NEEDS WHO YOU WERE MADE TO BE
JOANNA GAINES
7 THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BIBLE
JANICE EMMERSON
8 BEDTIME PRAYERS FOR LITTLE ONES
MAX LUCADO AND DENALYN LUCADO
9 THE BIGGEST STORY BIBLE STORYBOOK
KEVIN DEYOUNG
10 MOSTLY WHAT GOD DOES IS LOVE YOU
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE
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2 SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, MARRIED
STUART, BEN
3 THE 5-MINUTE BIBLE STUDY FOR TEEN GIRLS
SCOTT, CAREY
4 DO HARD THINGS
ALEX HARRIS AND BRETT HARRIS
5 YOURS, NOT HERS
KARI KAMPAKIS
6 THE CASE FOR CHRIST STUDENT EDITION
LEE STROBEL WITH JANE VOGEL
7 MANGA BIBLE
SIKU
8 THE HARBINGER: A GRAPHIC NOVEL
JONATHAN CAHN
9 EVERYDAY INSPIRATION FOR TEEN GIRLS
JANICE THOMPSON
10 STRONG AND SECURE
MICHELLE NIETERT AND LYNN COWELL
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DANIEL PARTNER
2 ONE-MINUTE INSPIRATIONS FOR WOMEN
ELIZABETH GEORGE
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MARY WILEY
4 KNOW YOUR BIBLE
PAUL KENT
5 BIBLE PROMISES FOR MOMS
HEIDI ST JOHN
6 199 PROMISES OF GOD
BARBOUR PUBLISHING
7 BIBLE PROMISE BOOK - KJV
BARBOUR PUBLISHING
8 ONE-MINUTE INSIGHTS FOR MEN
JIM GEORGE
9 PRAYER BASICS FOR EVERYONE
TERRY GLASPEY
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LYSA TERKEURST
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4 CSB SHE READS TRUTH BIBLE, Grey
RAECHEL MYERS AND AMANDA BIBLE WILLIAMS AND CSB BIBLES BY HOLMAN
5 NKJV PERSONAL SIZE LARGE PRINT REFERENCE BIBLE
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6 KJV LARGE PRINT PEW BIBLE
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7 NIV VALUE THINLINE BIBLE
ZONDERVAN
8 NIV THE WOMAN'S STUDY BIBLE
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9 ESV STUDY BIBLE
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3 ESV LARGE PRINT ECONOMY BIBLE
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4 NLT LARGE PRINT HOLY BIBLE ECONOMY OUTREACH EDITION
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5 KJV GIFT & AWARD BIBLE
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6 NIV ECONOMY BIBLE
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4 New Living Translation
5 New King James Version
6 Christian Standard Bible
7 Reina Valera
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GARY CHAPMAN
3 UN ANO CON DIOS
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4 UNA VIDA CON PROPOSITO, Bolsillo
RICK WARREN
5 UNA MUJER SABIA
WENDY BELLO
6 DESTINADO AL EXITO
DANTE GEBEL
7 HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA CRISTIANA
JESSE LYMAN HURLBUT
8 LA MUJER EMOCIONALMENTE SANA
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MYER PEARLMAN
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SEBASTIAN FRANZ
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B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
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4 RVR1960 BIBLIA DEL PESCADOR LETRA GRANDE
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5 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, Imitacion piel
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
6 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, Turquesa
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
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B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
8 RVR1960 BIBLIA DE APUNTES
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
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2 365 HISTORIAS BIBLICAS PARA LA HORA DE DORMIR
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3 EL SECRETO DE LA PAZ PERSONAL
BILLY GRAHAM
4 DEMASIADO BENDECIDA PARA ESTAR ESTRESADA
DEBORA M. COTY
5 LA BIBLIA PARA TODOS LOS NINOS
JOAN G. ANGURELL
6 ESTRESATE MENOS, ORA MAS
DONNA K. MALTESE
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DONNA K. MALTESE
8 COMO ORAR EN EL ESPIRITU
JOHN BUNYAN
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YIYE AVILA
10 ¿PARA QUE ESTOY AQUI EN LA TIERRA?
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