April 1, 2026
Though May marks the first anniversary of his election and installation, the pope has already inspired numerous titles, both new and forthcoming, that explore his writings, his life story, and where he may steer the Catholic Church. more
In God Bless the Pill (UNC Press, Apr.), the religion scholar was surprised to find many Jewish and Protestant clergy once actively promoted contraception as an instrument of family stability. more
With the announcement that SVP of content operations and supply chain Bob Edington will retire in September, many of Edington’s responsibilities are being redistributed at HarperCollins Christian Publishing through several promotions, effective July 1. more
On the 75th anniversary of the National Jewish Book Awards, the Council held a gala to celebrate its aim to spread Jewish books far and wide. Winners discussed writing about history, culture, memory, love, and hope, even in harrowing times. more
We’re looking for new directions publishers are taking in Bibles and related study guides, commentaries, and devotionals. Sales in this category have been hot since 2021. Tell us how—and why—you’re changing up the content or adding unique products to your Bible lineup to keep the sales streak going with books publishing between June 2026 and May 2027. For each book, please include: contact information for editor interviews; title and description; brief author bio; the ISBN; release date, and a high-resolution cover image in jpg format. Email pitches and images to Religionfeatures@publishersweekly.com by April 24. Put “Call for Info: Bible Trends” in the subject line. more
Among recent religion book deals are titles that deal with power, service, surviving abuse, and meditating on Jesus’s words. more
For his book A Time to Gather (Penguin Press, May), the author traveled the world for two years exploring how everyday people create rituals to build community and share their joys and sorrows. more
Physician and scientist Vipul Mankad finds connections between his work and his experience as a trained meditation practitioner rooted in Hindu tradition in his book When Science Meets the Soul (Astitva Prakashan, out now). more
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War is “entirely incompatible with the spirit and teaching of Jesus,” argues pastor Daniel in this timely manifesto. He contends that a society-wide epidemic of “loneliness and fear” has driven American Christian communities toward an idolatrous worship of the nation and its “weapons of war.” He puts forth a philosophy that centers grace, advocating for peaceful solutions to global conflicts, and communities that prioritize connection and inclusion. Christian pacifists will find much to chew on here. more
“The Bible was inspired for us, [but] it’s not directly addressed to us,” argues pastor Ollerton in this comprehensive reassessment of core scriptural issues. Employing a non-literalist lens, he surveys topics such as the age-old conundrum of why God allows suffering. He writes that God can bring good out of evil in ways that are unknowable within finite human lifespans. Ollerton generally resists pat explanations. Curious Christians, especially young people, will get a lot out of this. more
Fields, CEO of the Jude 3 Project, an apologetics organization, outlines in this flimsy guide how to recover from betrayal at the hands of a pastor, parent, or other person one looks up to. She advises people deal through therapy, journaling, community support, and by extending forgiveness to the person in question. Believers should look to Jesus for wisdom rather than placing too much stock in inherently fallible human leaders. Hurt believers would be better served elsewhere. more
Country music artist Wilson issues a strident call for readers to “speak up and speak out” for Christ. Noting that Jesus was a rebel who defied conventions to spread his message, Wilson calls on readers to stand up for godly principles. However, her message often gets lost in hyperbolic warnings and advice like imploring readers to be “ready to lay it all down for Jesus the way Charlie Kirk did.” This is best suited for conservative believers already in agreement with Wilson’s views. more
David Dault, professor of Christian spirituality at Loyola University in Chicago and author of The Accessorized Bible (Yale, Univ., out now), is surrounded by some of his former students at an event for the book at the Seminary Co-op in Chicago, March 21.
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