November 7, 2022 Edition
Industry News
November’s Christian bestseller lists posted today
ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for November 2022 in 15 categories, including Spanish, based on sales data from NPD Bookscan. The #1 bestselling title is “The World Of The End” by Dr. David Jeremiah (Thomas Nelson). The #1 bestselling new release is “The God of the Way” by Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel (Thomas Nelson). They are listed at ReadGoodBooks.com.
Next week: ECPA PubU to gather industry in Nashville for several programs
More than 200 Christian publishing professionals will gather next week at Lipscomb University in Nashville around several programs aimed to train and connect the industry, which include: 35+ sessions offered in publishing disciplines that span marketing, editorial, design, production & operations, children’s books, market data, and faith-based fiction & writing. Additionally, the ECPA PubU opening session will honor the 10-year anniversary of the industry’s book cover design award program – with the announcement of this year’s winners. Kicking off the program will be a keynote from Dr. Christina Barland Edmondson on “Conveying Truth & Love through your work as a Christian publishing professional.” Ending the two days of programming is The Christy Award Gala, announcing the 2022 winners.
It’s not too late to participate by registering at ECPAPubU.org
MetaComet® Systems sets new security standards with SOC 2 Type ll compliance
MetaComet Systems, the global experts in royalty management solutions, announces that it has achieved official SOC 2 Type II security compliance—proof of the exceptional level of security standards it delivers for its clients.
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Product News
Thomas Nelson announces first translation-based study Bible: The NET Study Bible
Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, in partnership with Bible.org/Biblical Studies Press announces The NET Study Bible, the first translation-based study Bible created for the New English Translation (NET). Slated for release in 2027, David Dockery, PhD, Interim President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will helm the project as general editor. It will contain more than 750,000 words of in-depth study material.
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Tyndale to release new children's books by Dandi Daley Mackall; plus new middle grade fiction by Jonathan Starrett slated for film
Tyndale House Publishers will release three new children’s books by Dandi Daley Mackall in spring of 2023. A board book, “Bedtime in the Barnyard,” and a chapter book, “Lucky for Winnie,” will both release on March 7, 2023. “Homesick Horse,” another chapter book, will release on April 4, 2023. Tyndale is also releasing “The Architect,” a middle grade fiction book, slated for film production, by Jonathan Starrett on February 7, 2023.
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iDisciple announces book release from Crisis Aid International president
iDisciple Publishing is pleased to announce the release of its latest book, "Born for Rescue," by President of Crisis Aid International, Pat Bradley. Crisis Aid, an organization that shows up in "no-go zones" where starvation, disease, and danger are a part of everyday life, has provided millions of pounds of food to adults and malnourished children around the world. Bradley's book honestly and compassionately shares the miracles that occur when Jesus followers believe that doing nothing is no longer an option. 100% of Bradley's royalties will go to Crisis Aid International.
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Focus on the Family to release engaging new products for children and teens
Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release five new Focus on the Family products for children and teens in spring 2023. In line with Focus on the Family’s corporate mission, the new products—"Otter B Forgiving,” “Leapin’ Leopards,” “Buckle Up!,” “Edge of the Galaxy,” and “Land of the Lost”—invite children and teens on incredible adventures while teaching valuable, faith-filled lessons.
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Media Announcements
Dr. Elizabeth Stevens appears on Jesus Calling Podcast
Dr. Elizabeth Stevens recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share how she had dreams of joining the Air Force and becoming a psychiatrist, responding to the spark in her heart which told her she could help people in this way. Faced with deeply difficult events and setbacks to her health, she questioned if God had abandoned her when she truly just wanted to live for Him. Dr. Stevens’ book, “Unshackled,” is available from Focus on the Family Publishing.
Dream Home authors Daniel & Noell Jett on Jesus Calling Podcast
Daniel and Noell Jett recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share their mutual desire of building their dream home together. Proving to be more difficult than they expected, they share how God showed them that it wasn’t about having their dream home, but enjoying the journey as a family together—no matter where they laid their heads at night. The Jetts’ book, “Create Your Dream Home on a Budget,” is available from Thomas Nelson.
Other News
- Court Blocks Penguin Random House, S&S Merger
- Print Book Sales Dropped 14.2% Last Week
- AAP: Six Charts on the US Book Market, 2017 to 2021
- ABA, Civic Economics Release 'Unfulfilled' Amazon Impact Report
- Unionized HarperCollins employees planning indefinite strike Nov 10
- S&S Sales Up 10% in Q3, but Profits Are Flat
- Pirated e-book site Z-Library vanishes—sending college students into a panic
- Publishing Perspectives Forum: ‘What Young Readers Need’
- The Sharjah Publishers Conference attracts 971 from 92 countries
- Bridget Lafferty Joins AAP as Special Assistant to the President and CEO
