Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) has launched a new book review program for bloggers called BookCrash. BookCrash offers free review copies of new books from small Christian publishers to reviewers who post Christian book reviews on their blogs.
Many small publishers are producing quality reading material for Christians. BookCrash is designed to help these small publishers get the word out to the reading public about their new books.
We chose the name BookCrash because, once in awhile, a good book crashes into your life and changes your world. We believe that small publishers have those types of books for readers,” explained Sarah Bolme, Director of Christian Small Publishers Association.
Any blogger with a regular following of readers can sign up to be a review blogger for the books featured on BookCrash. In exchange for a free review copy of a book, bloggers are asked to write a fair review of the book and post it on their blog and one other consumer book site.
To learn more about this new book review program for bloggers, or to sign up to review books offered on BookCrash, visit http://www.BookCrash.com.
About CSPA
Christian Small Publishers Association has over 100 member publishers producing materials for the Christian marketplace. CSPA is the sponsor of the Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award (http://www.christianbookaward.com) and is a supplier member of CBA. For more information on CSPA, visit http://www.christianpublishers.net.
Monday, June 27, 2011
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JULY 3
Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list and the e-Book nonfiction list; and #2 on the paperback nonfiction list and the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #4 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #5 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins) is #7 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #9 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; #12 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #28 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #7 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #8 on the paperback mass market fiction list and #34 on the combined hardcover & paperback fiction list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover business list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #11 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #13 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #15 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #27 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale House) is #17 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #19 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar (Howard) is #30 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #31 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #33 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #4 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #5 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins) is #7 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #9 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; #12 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #28 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #7 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #8 on the paperback mass market fiction list and #34 on the combined hardcover & paperback fiction list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover business list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp (Zondervan) is #11 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #13 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #15 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #27 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale House) is #17 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #19 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar (Howard) is #30 on the hardcover nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #31 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #33 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
OFFICE SALE
Starting today I'm Selling off all my office furniture and supplies at rock bottom prices. If you are in the Portland area, drop by and see what I have, or e-mail me if you're looking for something in particular (stuartcwmg@aol.com). Sale items include a desk, 2 bookcases, card table, Electronic typewriter, document sorter, utility table, high work table,office chairs,and all kinds of supplies. E-mail for directions.
Monday, June 20, 2011
SPECIAL OFFER FOR WRITERS' GROUPS/CLASSES
As I've already mentioned, I'm moving my office back home this week and trying to make room for everything. For that reason I'm making a special offer to writers' groups or classes. I still have some of the 2010 market guides available that work great for teaching writers how to use the guide, and will send them to whoever wants them for the price of the postage. I also have copies of Sally Stuart's Guide to Getting Published that is a great resource for classes or helping groups learn more about writing. I will also send those for the price of the postage. Just e-mail with how many you want and where you want them sent. I'll trust you to send the postage payment as soon as I let you know what that amount is. Sally
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JUNE 19
Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the paperback nonfiction list; the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and #2 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #2 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins) is #5 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #6 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; #8 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #20 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #6 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale House) is #9 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #20 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover business list.
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #10 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #23 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #11 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #14 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #19 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #14 on the paperback trade fiction list and #34 on the combined hardcover & paperback fiction list.
A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar (Howard) is #21 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #30 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and #34 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #25 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #28 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #30 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #32 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #2 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker (HarperCollins) is #5 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #6 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; #8 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; and #20 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #6 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale House) is #9 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #20 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover business list.
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #10 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #23 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #10 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #11 on the e-Book nonfiction list; #14 on the paperback nonfiction list; and #19 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #14 on the paperback trade fiction list and #34 on the combined hardcover & paperback fiction list.
A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar (Howard) is #21 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #30 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and #34 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #25 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #28 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #30 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #32 on the paperback nonfiction list.
NEW ABINGDON PRESS EDITOR
Lil Copan has been named Senior Acquisitions Editor for the Abingdon Press Christian living line. In her new role, Copan, named one of religious publishing’s “young turk” editors by Publishers Weekly, acquires trade books for the Christian Living line of Abingdon Press, focusing on significant titles for both Christian and general markets. Together with the Christian Living Team, she develops ideas, books and break-through products based on current-faith-lifestyle-relationship issues meeting core market interests and needs. She acquires, develops and edits books by authors, speakers and social media communicators who engage the broad expanse of the American church.
THOMAS NELSON MEXICO
Thomas Nelson Opens Thomas Nelson Mexico
Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that they will be opening Thomas Nelson Mexico, a wholly owned business entity based in Mexico City, on August 1, 2011, making them the first major Christian publisher to market, distribute and sell locally. Thomas Nelson Mexico will employ a local, proactive sales team focused on selling to distributors, bookstores and ministries and supporting them with marketing and other services. Grupo Nelson Vice President and Publisher Larry Downs will oversee the company. Roberto Rivas will serve as General Director in the Mexico City office and will lead a team of marketing and sales associates. “With the creation of Thomas Nelson Mexico, Roberto and his team are positioned and ready to better support distributors, local retailers and the flourishing Christian community,” said Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “And Thomas Nelson can capitalize on a market that is ripe for growth.”
Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that they will be opening Thomas Nelson Mexico, a wholly owned business entity based in Mexico City, on August 1, 2011, making them the first major Christian publisher to market, distribute and sell locally. Thomas Nelson Mexico will employ a local, proactive sales team focused on selling to distributors, bookstores and ministries and supporting them with marketing and other services. Grupo Nelson Vice President and Publisher Larry Downs will oversee the company. Roberto Rivas will serve as General Director in the Mexico City office and will lead a team of marketing and sales associates. “With the creation of Thomas Nelson Mexico, Roberto and his team are positioned and ready to better support distributors, local retailers and the flourishing Christian community,” said Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “And Thomas Nelson can capitalize on a market that is ripe for growth.”
Thursday, June 16, 2011
BIBLE DEBUTING DIGITALLY BEFORE PRINT
In a nod to the revolutionary changes occurring in publishing, the new complete Common English Bible ( @CommonEngBible) is now debuting in 20 digital platforms, almost two months before print editions will be available in stores. It's currently online at CommonEnglishBible.com along with a search widget users can download to their blogs and websites.
The digital editions of the Common English Bible are Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Nook, Sony, Olivetree, Logos, BibleWorks, Accordance Software, ChristianBook, Kobo, OverDrive, Blio, Copia, Lightning Source, and YouVersion. The introductory suggested retail price of all electronic versions is $5.95 and will increase to the regular suggested retail price of $9.95 September 1. The new translation will also be searchable through Bible Gateway (BibleGateway.com), and Bible Study Tools (BibleStudyTools.com).
This is the first time the Common English Bible is available in its complete form including the Old Testament, and available with the Apocrypha. The New Testament was released August 2010.
The digital editions of the Common English Bible are Kindle, iPad, iPhone, Nook, Sony, Olivetree, Logos, BibleWorks, Accordance Software, ChristianBook, Kobo, OverDrive, Blio, Copia, Lightning Source, and YouVersion. The introductory suggested retail price of all electronic versions is $5.95 and will increase to the regular suggested retail price of $9.95 September 1. The new translation will also be searchable through Bible Gateway (BibleGateway.com), and Bible Study Tools (BibleStudyTools.com).
This is the first time the Common English Bible is available in its complete form including the Old Testament, and available with the Apocrypha. The New Testament was released August 2010.
JERRY JENKINS ON FAMILY TALK
Guild owner and New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins will appear on Family Talk with Dr. James Dobson, Monday and Tuesday, June 20 and 21.
Jerry will talk with Dr. Dobson about the importance of protecting your marriage by planting hedges around it.
"Hedges are practical ways to avoid compromising situations and giving temptation a foothold," Jenkins says. "Too often, temptation slips in undetected and, in a dizzying whirl of deception and betrayal, causes a marriage to crumble."
In Jerry's book, Hedges: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It, he shares candidly about his own marriage and the steps he and his wife take to protect it.
Family Talk reaches out to the younger generation with the Judeo-Christian worldview of the family. The ministry's goal is "to help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based" by focusing on issues related to "marriage, parenthood, evangelism, and ... righteousness in the culture."
Jerry will talk with Dr. Dobson about the importance of protecting your marriage by planting hedges around it.
"Hedges are practical ways to avoid compromising situations and giving temptation a foothold," Jenkins says. "Too often, temptation slips in undetected and, in a dizzying whirl of deception and betrayal, causes a marriage to crumble."
In Jerry's book, Hedges: Loving Your Marriage Enough to Protect It, he shares candidly about his own marriage and the steps he and his wife take to protect it.
Family Talk reaches out to the younger generation with the Judeo-Christian worldview of the family. The ministry's goal is "to help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based" by focusing on issues related to "marriage, parenthood, evangelism, and ... righteousness in the culture."
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JUNE 19
Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the paperback nonfiction list; the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and the e-Book nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #3 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #5 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #6 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover business list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #15 on the paperback nonfiction list; #24 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #31 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale House) is #15 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #32 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #16 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #34 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin by Ken Morris (Howard) is #21 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #29 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and #34 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #21 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #25 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #30 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #27 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #28 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #3 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #5 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #6 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #9 on the hardcover business list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #9 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #15 on the paperback nonfiction list; #24 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #31 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker (Tyndale House) is #15 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #32 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman with Ellen Vaughn (Revell) is #16 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #34 on the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list.
Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin by Ken Morris (Howard) is #21 on the hardcover nonfiction list; #29 on the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and #34 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #21 on the paperback trade fiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #25 on the e-Book nonfiction list; and #30 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #27 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #28 on the paperback nonfiction list.
DEATH OF STEPHEN BLY
Stephen Arthur Bly, 66, of Winchester, Idaho, passed away June 9, 2011, after a five year battle with prostate cancer. Steve authored and co-authored with his wife, Janet, numerous articles, short stories and cowboy poetry, plus more than 100 nonfiction and both contemporary and historical fiction for adults, teens and kids (8 to 17 years).
Monday, June 13, 2011
COOK ACQUIRES INTEGRITY MUSIC
Effective June 1, 2011, David C Cook and Integrity Media reached an agreement whereby Integrity Music became part of the David C Cook family. The decision to acquire Integrity Music was motivated specifically by David C Cook's desire to expand its global impact in the area of worship. Per the agreement, David C Cook has acquired only those assets specific to Integrity Music. Integrity Media, based in Mobile, AL will still exist consisting of Integrity Direct, Integrity Worship Institute, and the international companies in the UK, South Africa and Singapore. Industry veteran C. Ryan Dunham, formerly David C Cook's senior vice president of sales and marketing, will serve as president of Integrity Music, effective immediately.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
B & H LAUNCHES BLOG
B&H has just launched their new blog at http://blog.bhpublishinggroup.com. Says Aaron Linne, Executive Producer,
Digital Marketing at Broadman & Holman Publishing, "Ultimately, blogging is about you, the reader. We've chosen to begin the B&H blog so that you can get an inside look at B&H; we'll have personal posts and stories from both our authors and staff, we'll keep you updated not just about what new books that are coming out but also the publishing process and why we chose to publish the titles, and - of course - keep you informed of great deals on our content and contests to win things for free. The most important part of this blog, though, is for us to discover what you want. Please, don't hesitate to respond to our posts in the comments section. We'll be watching to see which posts are the most read and which ones you respond to the most; we need your help in developing this blog into a place where you can engage with the B&H family every day."
Digital Marketing at Broadman & Holman Publishing, "Ultimately, blogging is about you, the reader. We've chosen to begin the B&H blog so that you can get an inside look at B&H; we'll have personal posts and stories from both our authors and staff, we'll keep you updated not just about what new books that are coming out but also the publishing process and why we chose to publish the titles, and - of course - keep you informed of great deals on our content and contests to win things for free. The most important part of this blog, though, is for us to discover what you want. Please, don't hesitate to respond to our posts in the comments section. We'll be watching to see which posts are the most read and which ones you respond to the most; we need your help in developing this blog into a place where you can engage with the B&H family every day."
FRIGHTENING STATISTICS ABOUT TODAY'S YOUTH
Recent polls illustrate what Christian parents have feared: kids are dropping out of church early and for good. Age 16 is the average age at which teens are dropping out, says one poll, and 70% of Protestants ages 18 to 30 quit church by age 23, says another. Authors JoshMcDowell and Bob Hostetler have written Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door (Thomas Nelson, August 2011, ISBN: 1400317202, $12.99) to stem a troubling tide among Christian youth.
Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door answers many of the faith-related questions Christian youth face. It challenges young readers to test gospel truths found in the Bible so they can learn to give an answer for their faith as they mature into thinking adults.
"We receive all kinds of messages, myths, and misconceptions in the course of our lives,” says co-author Bob Hostetler. “One of those messages is the idea that following Jesus requires us to check our brains at the door—that reason and faith are incompatible. And that mistaken idea leads to others. That's why this book exists: to help a young man or woman weigh the evidence and lay a firm foundation for a strong faith in Christ."
Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door answers many of the faith-related questions Christian youth face. It challenges young readers to test gospel truths found in the Bible so they can learn to give an answer for their faith as they mature into thinking adults.
"We receive all kinds of messages, myths, and misconceptions in the course of our lives,” says co-author Bob Hostetler. “One of those messages is the idea that following Jesus requires us to check our brains at the door—that reason and faith are incompatible. And that mistaken idea leads to others. That's why this book exists: to help a young man or woman weigh the evidence and lay a firm foundation for a strong faith in Christ."
DAYSPRING'S FIRST RECORDABLE STORYBOOK
Ranking second on Parable's Top Children's Best-sellers list for the week ending May 7, Bedtime Prayers and Promises, the first title in Dayspring’s new Recordable Storybook Collection, is achieving success at Christian retail stores - and other retailers are taking notice of the strong sales trend. "We hear from our retail partners that Bedtime Prayers and Promises is selling very well," said Brenda Turner, DaySpring’s director of marketing communications. "We will release three more recordable storybooks in the fall and are excited to see the market embracing this new format." The recordable storybooks feature voice-save technology, allowing the reader's voice to be recorded into the book. As the young reader - or pre-reader - turns each page, the recorded voice "reads" the text of the story. The recorded story can be preserved and enjoyed for generations to come through the use of replaceable batteries. Bedtime Prayers and Promises retails for $29.95. More information is available at DaySpring.com/Storybook.
NEW ANNUAL BOOK SALES SURVEY
A new annual survey capturing the size and scope of the total U.S. book publishing industry is being introduced today along with preliminary analyses covering 2008−2010. The full report will be completed and made available in July 2011.
Incorporating net sales revenue and unit data from more than 1100 U.S. publishers, BookStats will represent the most comprehensive evaluation and analysis of the industry currently available. Upon its completion, it will include information from Trade, Scholarly, Education (K-12 and Higher Education) and Professional publishing houses as well as overall industry totals.
BookStats will reflect the transformational changes in the dynamic industry and the evolution of book production and sales. It was designed from the ground up to support publishers’ strategic priorities and will analyze data in a three-dimensional “cube:”
• By content categories – these include trade fiction and non-fiction, juvenile (early readers, middle grade and young adult), religious, K-12, higher education, professional and scholarly
• By formats – these include physical (hardcover, paperback, audio and mass market), non-physical (e-Book, enhanced e-Books, downloadable audio, paid mobile apps, internet products and services), bundles
• By distribution channels – these include physical retail (chains, independents, mass retailers and specialty), online retail, institutional sales (libraries and schools), direct-to-consumer, jobbers, wholesalers, book fairs and export sales
The full report with all hard data and analytics will be issued in July. For those interested in purchasing a subscription, more information is available at www.bookstats.org
Incorporating net sales revenue and unit data from more than 1100 U.S. publishers, BookStats will represent the most comprehensive evaluation and analysis of the industry currently available. Upon its completion, it will include information from Trade, Scholarly, Education (K-12 and Higher Education) and Professional publishing houses as well as overall industry totals.
BookStats will reflect the transformational changes in the dynamic industry and the evolution of book production and sales. It was designed from the ground up to support publishers’ strategic priorities and will analyze data in a three-dimensional “cube:”
• By content categories – these include trade fiction and non-fiction, juvenile (early readers, middle grade and young adult), religious, K-12, higher education, professional and scholarly
• By formats – these include physical (hardcover, paperback, audio and mass market), non-physical (e-Book, enhanced e-Books, downloadable audio, paid mobile apps, internet products and services), bundles
• By distribution channels – these include physical retail (chains, independents, mass retailers and specialty), online retail, institutional sales (libraries and schools), direct-to-consumer, jobbers, wholesalers, book fairs and export sales
The full report with all hard data and analytics will be issued in July. For those interested in purchasing a subscription, more information is available at www.bookstats.org
AWSA ANNOUNCES GOLDEN SCROLL AWARD FINALISTS
Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA) announces the finalists for the 2011 Golden Scroll Awards for Publisher, Editor, and Fiction Editor of the Year along with the finalists for the new Golden Scroll Book of the Year awards. Finalists will be honored at the AWSA Golden Scrolls Awards Banquet, Sunday, July 10th, from 1 to 3 pm at the Omni at CNN Center in Atlanta. Honored for outstanding ministry partnerships with their authors, the Golden Scroll Publisher of the Year finalists are Beacon Hill, Discovery House, and Tyndale House Publishers; Editor of the Year finalists are Brandy Bruce of Focus on the Family, Judi Perry of Beacon Hill, Terry Glaspey of Harvest House Publishers; and the Fiction Editor of the Year finalists are Vicki Crumpton of Baker Publishing Group, David Lambert of Somersault Group, and Jan Stob of Tyndale House Publishers.
Friday, June 3, 2011
OFFICE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE
To people in the Portland OR area: I plan to move out of my outside office the end of June (my lease is up then) and move back to a home office. My problem is that I already have what I need in the office at home, so will need to sell almost everything here--including the furniture. It will be a little while yet before I'm ready to start selling most of the stuff, but I do have a 4-drawer, lateral filing cabinet for sale right now. I'm asking $200 or best offer (these cost $700 new). If anyone lives nearby and is interested, just e-mail me at stuartcwmg@aol.com.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
JERICHO BOOKS --NEW IMPRINT
(From Publisher's Weekly): FaithWords publisher Rolf Zettersten noted that the Hachette imprint celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and "currently has 50 million books sold." A new imprint, Jericho Books, will begin publishing books by "edgier" evangelical Christian authors in fall 2012, according to Jericho v-p and publisher Wendy Grisham (sister of John). Among the first will be Jay Bakker (Son of a Preacher Man), whose FaithWords book, Falling to Grace, has drawn some heat in Christian quarters because of Bakker's unabashed advocacy of LGBTQ rights. Bakker was at the FaithWords booth and told RBL his next book "won't look back as much" (he's the son of Jim and Tammy Faye)and will be more topically oriented. "The Church needs reformation and I hope to be a part of it," Bakker said.
SMALL PUBLISHER SEMINAR
Christian Small Publisher Association (CSPA) will host their fourth annual seminar for publishers and anyone interested in becoming a publisher at the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Atlanta this summer.
Publishers� Institute: Expanding Your Reach will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Georgia World Congress Center in room B201.
Attendees will learn tips for success in publishing and marketing from experienced professionals in Christian publishing. Topics to be presented include:
� What a Publicist Can Do for Your Book
Presenter: Jessica Quinn, Publicist, Jessica (Attebury) Quinn Public Relations
� Logos Bible Software�s Digital Publishing Platform
Presenter: Bill Nienhuis, Director of Publisher Relations & Services, Logos Bible Software
� Current Trends in Marketing & Publishing
Presenter: Sarah Bolme, Director, Christian Small Publishers Association
Individuals interested in attending the seminar can read more about each presenter and register for the Publishers� Institute at www.christianpublishers.net. The cost to attend the seminar is $20.00. Registration will also be taken at the event.
CSPA was established in 2004 to represent and promote small publishers in the Christian marketplace. Representing 100 small publishers producing materials for the Christian marketplace, CSPA is the sponsor of Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award and is a supplier member of CBA.
Publishers� Institute: Expanding Your Reach will be held on Monday, July 11, 2011, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Georgia World Congress Center in room B201.
Attendees will learn tips for success in publishing and marketing from experienced professionals in Christian publishing. Topics to be presented include:
� What a Publicist Can Do for Your Book
Presenter: Jessica Quinn, Publicist, Jessica (Attebury) Quinn Public Relations
� Logos Bible Software�s Digital Publishing Platform
Presenter: Bill Nienhuis, Director of Publisher Relations & Services, Logos Bible Software
� Current Trends in Marketing & Publishing
Presenter: Sarah Bolme, Director, Christian Small Publishers Association
Individuals interested in attending the seminar can read more about each presenter and register for the Publishers� Institute at www.christianpublishers.net. The cost to attend the seminar is $20.00. Registration will also be taken at the event.
CSPA was established in 2004 to represent and promote small publishers in the Christian marketplace. Representing 100 small publishers producing materials for the Christian marketplace, CSPA is the sponsor of Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award and is a supplier member of CBA.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERS - WEEK OF JUNE 5
Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #1 on the paperback nonfiction list; the combined print and e-Book nonfiction list; the combined hardcover & paperback nonfiction list; and the e-Book nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #3 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #4 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #9 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Radical Together by David Platt (Multnomah) is #13 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #21 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #23 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #25 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #26 on the e-Book nonfiction list, and #29 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven by Kevin & Alex Malarkey (Tyndale House) is #27 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman (Northfield/Moody) is #1 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne/HarperCollins) is #3 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
Crazy Love by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C. Cook) is #4 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Radical by David Platt (Multnomah) is #6 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick with Lawrence Kimbrough (B&H) is #8 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
90 Minutes In Heaven by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey (Revell/Baker) is #9 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Forgotten God by Francis Chan with Danae Yankoski (David C Cook) is #11 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst (Zondervan) is #12 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
Radical Together by David Platt (Multnomah) is #13 on the paperback advice & misc. list.
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey (Thomas Nelson) is #13 on the hardcover advice & misc. list.
The Reason for God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #21 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Shack by William P. Young (Windblown Media) is #23 on the paperback trade fiction list.
The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller (Riverhead) is #25 on the paperback nonfiction list.
Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent (Thomas Nelson) is #26 on the e-Book nonfiction list, and #29 on the paperback nonfiction list.
The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven by Kevin & Alex Malarkey (Tyndale House) is #27 on the e-Book nonfiction list.
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