January 21, 2026
One New York–based nonprofit is using books to offer representation, reassurance, and connection to LGBTQ+ teens and young adults in search of a community that bridges their gender and spiritual identity. more
In Disasters of Biblical Proportions (Princeton Univ., Feb.), the scholar traces how the story of the 10 plagues has been repeatedly reimagined to help people make meaning, express moral outrage, and find hope for a better world. more
This season’s offerings investigate America’s religious origins, explore Jewish identity, and meditate on the power of myths to shape society. more
In 2025, sales of the Christian scripture hit a 21-year high in the U.S., according to Circana BookScan, with 19 million units sold. Meanwhile, in the U.K., sales were at “their highest point on record,” per SPCK Group CEO Sam Richardson. more
Discover practical, spiritually grounded guides for preparing for marriage. Becoming a Wife & Becoming a Husband offer biblical insight, honest encouragement, and real-life wisdom for building a Christ-centered partnership—perfect for engagement, newlywed life, and beyond. (Sponsored) Buy Now
Deadline: Jan. 31. Issue: Mar. 2. We’re looking for MBS books being published between February 2026 and January 2027. Pitches must include: a description showing why this book fits in the MBS space; a brief bio of the author; the imprint; ISBN; pub date; and a contact for interviews. Please attach a high-res cover image in jpg format. We welcome comments from editors on new trends they're watching in 2026/27. Email all pitches to religionfeatures@publishersweekly.com with “MBS 2026” in the subject line by Jan. 31. more
Scholars Jennifer Caplan, Jarrod Tanny, and Avinoam Patt discuss Jewish humor as a global phenomenon, as well as a historic strategy used by an often-threatened minority to cope with difficult times. more
Recent deals include a look at the life and assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero, a collection of interviews with spiritual leaders on the challenges of the moment, and a series of comic-book style Bible stories. more
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‘We Mend with Gold: An Immigrant Daughter’s Reckoning with American Christianity’ by Kristin T. LeeIn her penetrating debut, physician Lee uses the Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of mending broken pottery with gold lacquer, to illustrate how she repaired a faith fractured by a childhood steeped in Western theology. Seeking out the works of feminist and BIPOC theologians, she learned to dismantle the strictures of Western Christianity and bring her culturally specific experiences as a Chinese American to reading scripture and connecting with God. It’s a smart, searching look at the need for more inclusive forms of Christianity in the U.S. more
The right to freely practice one’s religion is among the strongest predictors of societal peace and success, according to this lucid study from political scientist Hertzke. He marshals evidence that countries with fewer religious restrictions experience the most substantial economic growth, enjoy greater social cohesion, and experience lower incidences of violence and terrorism. Hertzke calls for trading passive religious tolerance for respectful relationships between faith groups who actively recognize one another’s faith differences. His analysis of religious freedom as a core element of democracy is illuminating. Readers will be persuaded. more
Addiction recovery advocate Beidler provides a down-to-earth guide for readers with loved ones in addiction recovery. Along the way, the author wisely reminds readers that recovery isn’t “one size fits all,” and provides valuable clarification on how to support a loved one with addiction without “enabling” their harmful habits. This compassionate, gently faith-infused guide will inform and empower friends and family of those suffering from addiction. more
Pollack, an ESPN college football analyst and former pro player, outlines how he’s used unexpected setbacks to “make the most of the time the Lord has afforded me.” After just two seasons playing in the NFL, a routine tackle left him with two fractured vertebrae, forcing him to “slow down enough to listen to God.” He came to view the setback as an opportunity from God to pivot to becoming a sportscaster. And his lessons on recovering from injury are both encouraging and appealingly matter-of-fact. Sports fans will get a lot out of this solid guide to shoring up one’s resilience through faith. more
Al Hsu, associate editorial director for IVP, (far r., red jacket) and a contingent of IVP authors joined nearly 7,000 students to lead seminars and man the IVP-sponsored bookstore at the annual InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Urbana Student Missions Conference in Phoenix, Dec.28-Jan.1.
(Courtesy IVP)
(Courtesy IVP)
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