Books

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Best-selling author Stormie Omartian has partnered with Media Connect Partners (MCP) to coordinate social media promotion for her forthcoming "Power of a Praying" release.

Should You Trust Book Blurbs?

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The Washington Post did not review Martin Amis' latest novel favorably, but the book blurb suggests otherwise

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A Christian humanitarian aid worker has told the story of her dramatic rescue from Somali land-based pirates in January 2012 after being held captive for over 90 days in a new book.

You Can't Read a Book on Google Glass

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No, it's not "Augmented Reality" (at least most of the time) and no it doesn't record video of everything you see, nor can it be used to play games or run apps. But it--that would be Google Glass, Google's much anticipated wearable computing headset--is still pretty cool. Along with a number of media and digital publishing vendors, PW was invited to participate in a hands-on demonstration of the new device organized by Layar, an augmented reality firm whose technology can be used to embed interactive services into print publications.

"The Beauty Pageant": Read the First 2 Chapters Free

Mila
by Danae Whyte
with Danita, Daniqua, and Danyelle Whyte

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner, except for brief quotations included in a review of the book.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Georgie
by Danita Whyte
with DanaƩ, Daniqua, and Danyelle Whyte

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner, except for brief quotations included in a review of the book.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
Mila
by Danita Whyte
with DanaƩ, Daniqua, and Danyelle Whyte

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner, except for brief quotations included in a review of the book.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
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Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, author, husband and father, Jason Crabb, has announced his first children's book. One God, One You has officially released and is currently available at all Jason Crabb concerts, events and online at www.JaseCrabb.com.

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To readers of philosophy, "logos" means reason and rational argument. To readers of the Gospels, it is the word of God made incarnate in Jesus Christ. But for seekers of all kinds on the Upper East Side, Logos is also a cozy bookshop with a lumpy recliner and a black cat named Boo Boo, who sleeps near a stack of Bibles.

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Christians, says Richard Stearns, have everything they need to finish Jesus' mission--except the willpower.

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Thomas Nelson has released its first New International Version (NIV), a translation long associated with Zondervan, now a sister company under the HarperCollins Christian Publishing umbrella. The popular The Woman's Study Bible is the first NIV Bible from Nelson.

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Booksellers are predicting that Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown's latest title Inferno will become the biggest-selling book of the year.

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Fredrick L. McKissack, who quit a career in construction to join his wife in writing more than 100 children's books about African-American history, a piece of which his family owned as distinguished builders and architects, died on April 28 in Chesterfield, Mo., a St. Louis suburb. He was 73.

Amazon Names the Most Well-Read Cities

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Alexandria, Va., and Knoxville, Tenn., are cities for readers, if not always the kinds of books your parents wanted you to read.

by Daniel Whyte III 
with Meriqua Whyte


About this Serial Novel

Mother Jamison is concerned about her daughter, Aubrey. After her father's death, Aubrey's life began a slow, downward slide resulting in her marriage to Jamaal. Mother Jamison does not trust Jamaal and is worried about her daughter's relationship with him. Rather than intervene, she decides to take the matter to the Lord in prayer and let Him work it out. 

The Unspoken Prayer Request is the first in a trilogy which will be followed by I Need Someone to Pray with Me and I Know What Prayer Can Do.
by Daniel Whyte III 
with Meriqua Whyte


About this Serial Novel

In America, faith and politics often collide... 

President Robert Rushmore knows he needs the support of religious communities in America if he is going to have a successful second-half of his first term. However, when some Christian leaders refuse to go along with his agenda, the midterm election prospects for his party look surprisingly bleak. Can he overcome the campaign tactics of the opposition to keep control of the government?

Rev. John Coverly has walked with God for many years. Burdened for his country and suddenly called into a new role as a voice of God to the entire nation, he finds himself speaking God's truth to the powers that be. As opposing forces try to silence him at all costs, will he stand firm, or will his voice be drowned out by hateful foes?

When megachurch pastor, Ellis Emerson, joins the president's faith council, he is sucked in by the lure of his proximity to power. As he pursues prominence for himself, his family slowly disintegrates, and he is tempted to compromise what he knows to be true? Will he recognize his error before it is too late?

With sinister elements operating under the radar, corrupt politicians plotting in the halls of power, and disaster and tragedy rocking the nation, the choices of three men will set the course of the country.
by Daniel Whyte III 
with Meriqua Whyte


About this Serial Novel

Based on the story of Esther.

Years of discord between a prominent pastor and his wife culminates in her publicly refusing a simple request and their marriage ends in divorce. But, before long, the search begins for a new woman to take over as first lady. The only problem is, the woman who could be the pastor's new bride, Charmaine, belongs to a community of immigrants hated by the assistant pastor, Bro. Martin. Behind the scenes, Bro. Martin works to get the community of immigrants kicked out of the church. When Charmaine uncovers his plot, will she choose to keep silent? Or will she risk her position to stop Bro. Martin in his tracks?
by Daniel Whyte III 
with Meriqua Whyte


About this Serial Novel

Family Drama seems to never end. Monica and Jonathan have a blossoming relationship and the future looks bright for them. Will it always remain that way?

Will God finally answer Pastor and Sis. Richardson's prayer for a child only to take that child from them?

Stacy gave birth to Trevon but is hesitant to let Robert back into her life.

Charles Herron is definitely getting back with his wife; to say Yvette, his girlfriend, is upset, would be an understatement.

Bro. Montague played a major role in his boss, Richard, going to prison. Unbeknownst to Bro. Montague, Richard has been released and comes looking for Bro. Montague. Did his time in prison change him for the better or for the worse?

What about Trey? His parents' separation is really tearing him apart on the inside. Does his presence spell trouble? Will Sis. Debbie Campbell and others at the New Mt. Zion Academy be able to help him deal with his home situation?

Faith in God, love and forgiveness of others play a major role in helping each family and individual deal with the drama in their lives. Will it ever end?

Berean Christian Looks to Add New Stores

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Berean Christian Stores anticipates adding new stores this fall as part of the chain's three-tiered growth plan.

Dickens' first novel, the brilliantly comic THE PICKWICK PAPERS, brought him enormous fame. Like all his subsequent novels, it was originally published serially, that is, in installments or parts over time.
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Author Judah Smith is the lead pastor of The City Church in Seattle, the fourth largest-growing church in the nation. His New York Times best-seller, Jesus Is: Find a New Way to Be Human released in February. Charisma News sat down with Smith to talk about the book and the Jesus Is movement. This is Part 1 of a two-part series.

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Brilliance Audio has obtained the exclusive global distribution rights for audio "hard goods" from Thomas Nelson and Zondervan--the two publishing groups that form HarperCollins Christian Publishing. The three-year deal includes all frontlist and some backlist titles for nonfiction trade and fiction audio products on CD and MP3 CD. HC Christain Publishing continues to control all digital audio rights.

YA Books Need More Color

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YA (Young Adult) novelist Tanya Byrne believes there is room for more books about teenagers of colour in the modern world.

'To Heaven and Back' Reaches Sales Milestone

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To Heaven and Back by Dr. Mary C. Neal has more than 750,000 copies in print since it was acquired and re-released in May 2012 by WaterBrook Press.

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Nashville-based B&H Publishing Group has announced a "realignment" of its fiction strategy that tethers novels to other brands and initiatives of B&H and Lifeway Christian Resources, of which B&H is a division.

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Choo Thomas, author of Heaven is So Real, has gone home to be with the Lord.

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Bestselling authors, L.W. Francisco III (Dating & Relating -- Nonfiction) and Kimberla Lawson Roby (A House Divided -- Fiction) lead the bestsellers list of Black Christian authors on the May 2013 edition of the Black Christian News/Black Christian Book Company National Bestsellers List.

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With the release of "Side Effects" earlier this year, Steven Soderbergh's retirement from filmmaking (at least for the big screen), announced in 2011, finally took effect. Liberation might be a better word, since his recent activities seem to belong to a restless person newly freed from the constraints of his profession, rather than a used-up man at rest.

Riffle, an Alternative to Goodreads, Goes Live

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It may have taken a little longer than planned--and a lot more tweaks--but the Odyl-powered social media tool for book discovery, Riffle, had a quiet launch earlier this week. Originally slated to go live late last year, the once invitation-only site delayed opening until it was populated with plenty of book lists, according to Odyl founder and CEO Neil Baptista. To do that, Riffle added editors in each of 23 categories, from Art/Design to Green Living and YA, to help guide the content and to find bloggers, a thousand of them, who use Twitter and Facebook to push their content and Riffle to list their books.

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There were good reasons to like the 7-inch Nook HD tablet that Barnes & Noble began selling last fall, starting with a sterling display that bested the screens on its chief small screen rivals, notably the Kindle Fire HD. The tablet exploited Barnes & Noble's strength as a major bookseller, and also provided buyers with access to numerous periodicals and kids' content. And the Nooks featured family-friendly tools, including the ability to set up unique profiles for different members of your clan.

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A panel of contributors to the recently released Chicken Soup for the Soul: Billy Graham & Me will appear on Larry King Now Thursday to coincide with the National Day of Prayer.

Three Authors Suing Author Solutions

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Three authors have filed suit against self-publishing service provider Author Solutions, and its parent company Penguin, airing a laundry list of complaints and alleging the company is not a publihser so much as a "vanity press." The complaint reads: "Defendants have marketed themselves as an independent publisher with a reputation for outstanding quality and impressive book sales. Instead, Defendants are not an independent publisher, but a print-on-demand vanity press."

Ted Kluck and Ronnie Martin are the authors of "Finding God in the Dark: Faith, Disappointment, and the Struggle to Believe." They spoke with The Christian Post about their own personal struggles with faith and how they hope the book will impact others.
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The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) presented the 2013 Christian Book Awards, including the Christian Book of the Year Award, at a banquet Monday evening, April 29. The awards were presented during the ECPA Leadership Summit at World Outreach Church outside Nashville.

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Three leading African-American literature web sites announced the launch of the Power List, a quarterly compilation of best-selling books written or read by African Americans. The Power List is a joint project of AALBC.com, Cushcity.com and Mosaicbooks.com, three Web sites which have promoted African-American literature for more than a decade. 

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Writing bestselling novels has become a way of life for Kimberla Lawson Roby, who has now penned her nineteenth and much anticipated "A House Divided."

Oprah Winfrey, the Book Critic

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"I saw you blush!" Oprah Winfrey said to Cormac McCarthy and grinned, looking happy for the first time during an interview that appeared to be supremely awkward the moment it began. It was the summer of 2007. "The Road," McCarthy's post-apocalyptic novel, had been chosen for Oprah's Book Club, and Winfrey had travelled to Santa Fe to meet the author on his turf. The conversation began inauspiciously enough, with a taciturn McCarthy explaining why this on-camera exchange was a first for him ("I don't think it's good for your head") to an incredulous Winfrey ("Oh, really?"). But then she seized on the novel's dedication page and, leaning forward, asked gently, "Is this a love story to your son?"

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Organizers of the largest trade show in the U.S. for Spanish-language Christian products will launch several new initiatives next month, including a media summit, inspirational short film competition, photo contest, leadership seminars and more free products.

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Serena B. Miller is the author of "An Uncommon Grace" and the new follow-up novel "Hidden Mercies." Miller spoke with The Christian Post about parenting and the importance of forgiveness in relationships, especially in the Amish community in which Miller sets her stories.

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Eric Metaxas knows greatness when he sees it. His biography, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (Thomas Nelson, 2010) details the life of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer and was named Book of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association in 2011. Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery (HarperOne, 2007) is a biography of the great abolitionist who brought an end to the British slave trade. The book is the official tie-in to the movie Amazing Grace from Walden Media.