August 20, 2025
New Bibles, study guides, commentaries, and devotionals feature inviting designs, the latest technology, and fresh perspectives to entice new readers and reward faithful followers. more
A handful of religion publishers are releasing new titles for young readers that embrace inclusivity, diversity, and gender-neutral pronouns. more
Baker Publishing Group will release its first Bible next month, marrying the full text with daily summaries by bestselling Bible teacher Tara-Leigh Cobble and deploying a company-wide team to put BPG on the Bible publishing map. more
Needed: Info on trends in forthcoming adult nonfiction mind-body-spirit titles publishing from September 2025 to August 2026 (new titles only, no reprints). Topics may include astrology, divination, angels, occult/esoterica, shamanism, Wicca/earth religions, meditation, and mindfulness. For more information on how to submit titles, click here.
Discover practical strategies to quiet negative thinking and regain control of your mind. Max Lucado's new book, Tame Your Thoughts, offers empowering tools to shift your perspective, reduce stress, and cultivate peace, helping you live with greater clarity, confidence, and joy. Narrated by Max, Tame Your Thoughts audiobook is available now! (Sponsored) More
In Is It God’s Will? Making Sense of Tragedy, Luck, and Hope in a World Gone Wrong, the theologian examines divine agency; tragedies, including an assassination attempt on Donald Trump that left one person dead; and whether disasters are part of God’s plan. more.
Deals recently inked in the religion category feature new books by a poet, a prayerful podcaster, and more. more
Augsburg Fortress Publishers announced August 12 that Andrew DeYoung will become president and CEO September 1, succeeding Tim Blevins, who retires this month. more
The latest manuals and maps for the popular pilgrimage route appeal to the devout and secular alike. more
We're looking for key speakers and topics on the program at the American Academy of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature 2025 meeting for a Nov. 10 special section. We also seek info on new academic titles (no reprints) publishing Oct. 2025 through Sept. 2026. For more information and to submit, click here.
Axios editor Kole’s impassioned treatise argues that the links among “guns, religion, and politics” have tightened in evangelical communities over the past 50 years. He observes that fear, change, and social instability have altered the role of faith and identity in America. more
Bevins, founder of the Christian nonprofit Creo Arts, presents the creative arts as a vital extension of faith that allows believers to transcend the everyday, briefly glimpse God’s spirit, and connect to their own spirituality. This is a sincere and resonant testament to the power of creativity. more
This thorough biography from Mitchell, a professor of religion, makes a convincing case that former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt’s moral compass was formed by Episcopalian faith, her personal spirituality and her Bible. It adds up to a fresh take on the influences that formed a key figure in American history. more
This actionable manual explores how keeping Shabbat can spark spiritual growth and cultivate joy by approaching physical pleasures—like eating or sex—with an intentionality that recognizes the sanctity in the mundane. It’s a lucid guide to reinvigorating an ancient religious practice. more
Members of The Action Bible brand team gathered in May at David C Cook's Colorado Springs headquarters to review proofs for a new edition of The NIV Action Study Bible releasing September 2. Pictured (clockwise from l.): editorial director Stephanie Bennett; pre-press coordinator Karen Sherry; senior graphic designer Brian Mellema; pre-press specialist Susan Murdock; production editor and project manager Judy Gillispie, and Brock Eastman, senior director for the brand.
Photo: Victoria Gahm
Photo: Victoria Gahm
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