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The author reflects on the increase of graphic violence in Christian fiction. She states that violence is an increasingly accepted feature of American entertainment, Christian or otherwise. She discusses the potential consequences of depictions of extreme violence in Christian novels.

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.

This article presents an interview with public radio host Jay Allison. He explains why and how the 1950's radio program This I Believe was revived. He thinks that the program is a place for listening. He discusses the plans for additional This I Believe books.

The article features author Thea Sabin and her book Wicca for Beginners. Sabin was trained in a British Traditional path, but her book spans the spectrum of many different lineages and groups. The book covers Wiccan ethics, introductory spell work, holidays and Sabbats, and deities. Sabin has been teaching Wicca for almost 20 years.

The article presents an interview with Episcopal priest and author Barbara Brown Taylor. She reveals her struggle with her career. She tells about the demands she has experienced as a priest. She mentions the way she formulated her identity after leaving parish ministry.

The article reports on a meeting to be held by the Christian Booksellers Association to discuss whether the two annual conventions are needed in 2006. Publishers are concerned with the expenses of the two trade shows amidst business attrition. Attendance of book retailers has declined in 2005. The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association will conduct its last exhibitions.

Interviews Richard Lyman Bushman about his book "Joseph Smith: Rough Stone Rolling." Controversy expectation over the book; Perspective on the book; Motivation for publisher choice.

Reports on the International Christian Retail Show held in Denver, Colorado in July 2005. Criticisms against the soft opening initiative of the show; Complaints of exhibitors about the initiative; Statement issued by Christian Booksellers Association (CBA) Bill Anderson about CBA shows.

Reports on the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit (RBTE) held in Saint Charles, Illinois on May 31-June 3, 2005. Reason behind the slow growth of the Catholic book market for a couple of years, according to Peter Dwyer of Liturgical Press; Total attendees; Publishers who chose to exhibit at RBTE for the first time.

Interviews author Timothy Beal regarding his book about kitschy religious sites in the U.S. Sites that surprised Beal during his travels including the Precious Moments Chapel in Missouri; Effects of his travels on his personality; Opinion on people who create offbeat spiritual destinations.

Reports on the decision of the Parable Group, a marketing consortium for some independent Christian bookstores, to move to franchising and national branding. Details of how Parable members can participate in the franchise program; Aim of the franchise program; Reaction of some Parable members to the decision of the company to franchise.

Reports on the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature held in San Antonio, Texas in November 2004. Number of attendees; Implications of the split initiated by AAR in 2003; Award winners at the Association of Theological Bookseller banquet.

Focuses on the religious graphic novels featured at the Book Expo America in Chicago, Illinois. Examples of graphic novels that deal with spiritual issues and generic religion; Books about faith, journeys and struggles; Information on the religious graphic novels created by children's religion publishers.

Reports on the result of the Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit (RBTE) in Saint Charles, Illinois from June 1-4, 2004, to serve Catholic, Episcopal and other liturgical bookstores. Statement from Jeremy Langford, director of religious studies at Rowman & Littlefield about the RBTE; Background on Episcopal Church's publishing house CPI; Religious book titles offered at the exhibit.

Interviews Timothy Johnson, a physician and ordained minister, about his book "Finding God in the Questions: A Personal Journey." Reason behind writing about spirituality; Experiences that led to writing a book about faith and doubt; Writers who influenced him in writing about faith.

Interviews Randall Sullivan, author of the book "The Miracle Detective: An Investigation of Holy Visions." Reason for writing the book; Places visited for research; State of personal spirituality.

Presents some books about lenten season. Content of the book "Eastertide: Prayers for Lent Through Easter from the Divine Hours"; Price of the book; Focus of the book "Not by Bread Alone: Daily Reflections for Lent," by Peter Feldmeier.

Interviews author Anne Graham Lotz on her book "Why?: Trusting God When You Don't Understand." Factor which prompted her to write the book; Biblical basis of the book's story; Personal situations that have led Lotz to wonder why God allows suffering; Views on why God permits suffering.

Profiles Karen King, a professor at Harvard University in the Divinity School. Historical concerns of King about the book "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown; Plot of her book " The Gospel of Mary of Magdala: Jesus and the First Woman Apostle"; Interest of King in gnostic texts.

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.

Interviews U.S. authors Jeff Sharlet and Peter Manseau about their book "Killing the Buddha." Subject and theme of the book; Origin of the title of the book; Background on their friendship; Personal information on the authors.

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.

Interviews author Michael Card on his book entitled 'A Fragile Stone.' Inspiration for writing the book; Views on the life of Saint Peter, the Apostle, his subject in the book; Reputation of Card as a writer.

Interviews author Ben Witherington about his book 'The Brother of Jesus.' Reason behind the media attention received by the ossuary that contained the bones of Saint James; Promotional plans for the book; Information on his next project.

Examines several books on religion. 'Journeys of Simplicity: Traveling Light With Thomas Merton, Basho, Edward Abbey, Annie Dillard & others,' by Philip Harnden; 'God Help Me! This Stress Is Driving Me Crazy: Finding Balance through God's Grace,'by Gregory Popcak; 'Who Are the Christians in the Middle East?,' by Betty Jane and J. Martin Bailey.