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NO LONGER A PUBLISHING BACKWATER, the evangelical Christian book world is now fully integrated into the larger publishing arena. At the 51st annual CBA International Convention, held in New Orleans [...]

How booksellers and librarians make sense of it all What do the Book of Common Prayer and God's Little Devotional Book for Women have in common? While both seem at [...]

IN A PLACID SHOW remarkably free of some of the controversies that have dogged the industry in recent years, CBA Expo, the smaller of the Christian Booksellers Association's two annual [...]

Modest improvement in the Catholic book market helped to boost spirits at the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit, held May 31-June 3 in St. Charles, Ill. Most publishers reported strong orders, [...]

PW: Why did you write Grace Matters? Rice: I had to get this story out before I could move on with my life. The story centers on my friendship with [...]

The article focuses on the increase in sales of devotional and prayer books in the U.S. in 2015. Topics include the number of publishers that publish religious titles, the demand for devotional literature in 2015, and the popularity of books on spirituality. Information is provided on the increase in sales of small-format books and the importance of book packaging. INSETS: Mindfulness and Meditation Go Mainstream;Holiday Books Sell Well Despite Logistical Limits.

Focuses on the advantages of using the Nielsen BookScan and STATS tool in tracking the sales of religious books. Views of John Helmus, director of sales analysis and market planning for Wiley, on the benefits of BookScan for his work; Importance of the tools to publishers; Comparisons between BookScan and STATS. INSET: If Wishes Were Horses.

This article features the work of U.S. religious author and speaker Shane Claiborne. He has been featured on CNN, NPR and other national news stories for his stances on nonviolence, ecological responsibility and the radical redistribution of wealth. He wrote a number of books, including "Zondervan, The Irresistible Revolution" and "Jesus for President." Claiborne hopes that his work will foster discussion and a renewed sense of playfulness among Christians.

The article addresses the growing popularity of Christian books about sex. With a first print run of 75,000, musician Rebecca St. James's fall devotional, "Pure," promises to help young women with the struggle to remain virgins until marriage. One of the growing trends in the Christian marketplace has been a greater transparency about sex-related problems such as pornography addiction, sexual abuse and infidelity. Books for men on sexual addictions have become more specific and niche oriented. INSETS: Homosexuality: Christian Books on Both Sides;Dating in the Confessional Booth.

The article reports on the growing interest in film and television adaptations of religious novels in the U.S. Most major Christian publishing houses have at least one novel that has been optioned for film. Director Michael Landon produced and directed two theatrical releases for 2007, including Francine Rivers' "The Last Sin Eater" and Beverly Lewis' "The Redemption of Sarah Cain." Nelson Fiction has three of its original novels being adapted for release.

Focuses on religious literature at the BookExpo America convention held in New York from May 3-5, 2002. Books about Islam to be published by Baker Book House; Distribution of sample chapters of the 'The Gospel According to Harry Potter: Spirituality in the Stories of the World's Favorite Seeker,' published by the Westminster John Knox Press.

Profiles several religious book authors in the United States. Peter Williams; Sarah Barringer Gordon; Pamela Klassen.

Focuses on the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit and BookExpo America (BEA) 2001 events for sellers and publishers of religious books. Estimated number of copies of `The Legend of the Candy Cane' that were sold; Trend at the BEA show; Booths of Paulist Press.

The article presents an interview with author Philip Yancey. He shares his thought about prayer. He cites the influence of Mark Thibodeaux and Thomas Merton on his views on prayers. He explains the success of his books on prayers published by Zondervan. He discloses his plan to make a tour for his book.

Highlights the annual joint meeting held by the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature in Atlanta, Georgia from November 22 to 25, 2003. Number of authors and publishers who have participated in the event; Topics tackled at the event; Overview of the financial performance of the religious publishing industry.

Offers information on several books about religion. "Feng Shaun: Discover Inner Peace With Shaun the Sheep"; "Sri Ramakrishna and His Divine Play," translated from the original by Swami Chetanananda; "Mortal Beauty, God's Grace: Major Poems and Spiritual Writings of Gerard Manley Hopkins," by John Thornton and Susan Varenne.

Offers information on several religious books for children. "Bob Lends a Helping...Hand," by Mike Nawrocki; "Larry Learns to Listen," by Karen Poth; "My Grandmother's Stories: A Collection of Jewish Folk Tales," by Adèle Geras.

Focuses on the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit which was held in Saint Charles, Illinois on May 28-31, 2002. Increase in the number of book exhibitors; Update on the associations that serve the liturgical literature market; Participation of Joe Durepos as senior acquisitions editor for Loyola Press company in the exhibit.

Reports that many book exhibitors were pleased with the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit (RBTE) 2001 compared to the BookExpo America 2001. Comments from Katherine Pinard, manager of the Sacred Path Books & Art shop in Cleveland, Ohio, about RBTE; Comments from Paulist Press' John Thomas about RBTE; Evidence of the growing cross-faith cooperation in the religion market.