August 19, 2026
A survey by AI detector Originality.ai of 2,034 paperback religion books for sale on Amazon found that the majority were likely written by AI, including around three-quarters of titles on Hinduism, Taoism, and witchcraft. more
Harper Catholic, led by associate publisher Kristi McDonald, will publish trade titles, devotionals, memoirs, works of theology, and more. McDonald joins HarperCollins from the prayer app Hallow, where she served as content editor. more
Reiss had previously spent two decades at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, most recently as VP and publisher for its W imprint, before departing for a C-suite role at Tyndale less than three months ago. more
Religion publishers are seeking personal narratives and biographies that pack punches. more
Tell us about new adult nonfiction titles, publishing between September 2026 and August 2027 (no reprints), that address nurturing relationships—dating, marriage, parenting—with religious or spiritual values in mind. Include: descriptions that highlight the new, creative trends in the authors’ approaches and their books’ spiritual content; brief authors’ bios; pub month, ISBN, and a contact email for interviews. Email pitches and high-res cover art to religionfeatures@publishersweekly.com by August 24. Put “Call for Info: Faithful Relationships” in the subject line. Learn more.
The historian and justice activist details how he came to reject evangelicalism because, he argues, the movement has been distorted by white Christian nationalism. more
The latest InterVarsity Press line looks for God in horror, anime, and more. The aim is show how “Christian faith can be made better or deepened by engagement with popular culture,” says acquiring editor Zachary Gordon. more
Among recent book deals are a new series of Bible studies, a devotional for neurodivergent readers, and a back-to-school prayer for kids. more
At a time when immigration is a fraught political issue, the Indigenous elder and Episcopal bishop wants to change the conversation to spiritual journeys with two forthcoming books, Sacred Migration and Sacred Steps (Broadleaf). more
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‘Who You’re Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in a Narcissistic Age’ by Chuck DegroatToday’s world rewards performative charisma, charm, and confidence at the expense of strong, faith-filled character traits, according to this wise guide from Degroat, a professor of Christian spirituality. He explains how readers can “shift our imaginations toward more substantial pathways that lead to character change” with a three-part course in personal transformation. Filled with grace and empathy, Degroat’s words will strike a healing chord with believers, particularly those who feel lost. more
Pastor Martin’s persuasive volume addresses what the Bible says about LGBTQ+ people. Throughout, he wisely invites readers to avoid reading scripture through a literalist lens and “get curious about why such stories existed in the first place. Why were they told and preserved for future generations?” Martin’s arguments for reading the Bible through a historically contextualized, anti-literalist framework are lucid if not entirely new. It’s a wise resource for believers building a more inclusive, affirming faith. more
Actor Alexa PenaVega and her husband, Big Time Rush vocalist Carlos draw from the devastating death of their daughter, Indy, at birth for these affecting lessons on facing grief. In alternating sections, the authors unpack how worship helped them to survive the surreal weeks following Indy’s death, how they processed the loss with their three children, and how grief enriched their personal relationships with God and their ties to their church community. It is a valuable resource for Christians reckoning with loss. more
Pastor Van Sloten shares an affecting account of how parenting his son Edward, who has Down syndrome, has revealed to him the “mysterious, all-inclusive, life-transforming nature of God.” Parenting expanded the author’s faith in surprising ways, even motivating him to become a pastor. He extracts valuable lessons from his relationship with his son without glossing over the challenges of raising a mostly nonverbal child. Christian parents raising kids with physical or cognitive differences will feel seen. more
The coauthors of The Names of God Bible study from Lifeway gathered for a launch event July 25 at the Lifeway headquarters in Brentwood, Tenn. Pictured (from l.) are Blair Linne, Kristi McLelland, Jennifer Rothschild, Caroline Saunders, Kelly Minter, and Elizabeth Woodson.
Photo: Emily Bergeron
Photo: Emily Bergeron
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