Publishers Weekly

In 'Lower than the Angels: A History of Sex and Christianity,' historian Diarmaid MacCulloch argues the Bible "has not proved adequate to providing answers on questions of sex and gender."

PW talks with Erin E. Devers about how Christian teachings can reduce biased thinking in her book The Unbiased Self: The Psychology of Overcoming Cognitive Bias.'

Authors look at the spirituality of desire, offer guidance for finding true intimacy, add "magic" to relationships, and explore sexuality in ancient Christian history.

Among recent deals are titles to support spiritual formation, a Christian view of vices and virtues, a look at how art images of women have impacted evangelism, and more.

HarperCollins Holland has agreed to acquire four lifestyle imprints from Gottmer Uitgevers Groep, including Becht (cookbooks and eco-friendly lifestyle), Altamira (mind, body, and spirit), Dominicus (travel guides), and Hollandia (water sports).

Park & Fine Literary and Media and Brower Literary & Management have merged to form Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management. Celeste Fine and Kimberly Brower will act as co-CEOs of the new agency, which will represent authors across all genres.

Esteemed editor and publisher Margaret Frith, retired president of children's books at Putnam, died at her home in Huntington, N.Y., on December 11, 2024. She was 88.

The Department of Education has officially ended plans to change eligibility rules that could have undermined the viability of Inclusive Access programs, which allow college students to pay for educational materials at below market rates.

The retired CEO of Abrams Books has teamed with author and editor Sheridan Hay to form Filmore Projects, which will offer consulting, literary, and marketing advice for writers, publishers, and creative arts organizations and will also include a book publishing and packaging imprint, Galpón Press.

Dallas-based Deep Vellum Publishing has acquired Fum d'Estampa Press, a British small press founded in 2020 that has published 30 translated works from Catalan, Spanish, French, and Norwegian.