The Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA) has announced the winning titles for the 2011 Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award. The Christian Small Publisher Book of the Year Award honors books produced by small publishers each year for outstanding contribution to Christian life. Book lovers and retailers selling Christian products voted on the nominated titles in each of eight categories.
The winners in each of the eight categories are:
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HarperCollins, parent of Christian publisher Zondervan, says libraries may only lend each of their e-books titles 26 times before the library must repurchase it.
Library Journal reported that HarperCollins has issued new terms to its library distribution partner, Overdrive, for how many times a library e-book can be loaned out. Any library e-book provider dealing with HarperCollins, not just Overdrive, will be required to abide by those terms.
“HarperCollins is committed to the library channel,” the publisher said in a statement. “We believe this change balances the value libraries get from our titles with the need to protect our authors and ensure a presence in public libraries and the communities they serve for years to come.”
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Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced this week that Mark Schoenwald, its current President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been named president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He assumes the CEO position from Michael Hyatt, who is stepping out of active management of the company but will continue to serve as chairman of the board.
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A Christian has been sentenced to one year in prison for “creating chaos” by selling and distributing Christian books and other literature near a major Muslim gathering in Dhaka, Bangladesh, according to a report by Compass News Direct (CND).
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New Christian Bookstore Parking Lot Warning Sign?
Editors note: In a previous post I wrote about the CBA, the Association for Christian Retail’s public stance on sales tax. You can view my post here. Their view runs counter to the U.S. Constitution, recent Supreme Court decisions and current law. The CBA has now posted an FAQ on their site, which I have reproduced and commented on below.
In the FAQ, the CBA attempts to rationalize sales tax for their competition, but not for themselves. Christian book writers and readers should tell their local Christian bookstore owner or manager that you think the unconstitutional stand of the CBA is misguided, and that it will mean more taxes and higher taxes for all.
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