The first of three BISG surveys to be released this year, the study found that the majority of print book buyers ranked "affordability"as the top reason they would choose to purchase an e-book rather than a print book of the same title.

Walker and his Brooklyn, N.Y.-based choir were recognized during the 25th Annual Stellar Awards, which celebrated the achievements of African-American artists in gospel music at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Jan. 16.

On a recent blog entry, Thomas Nelson CEO Michael Hyatt revealed data from the company's two top 10 lists of leading trade and Christian publishers. Based on revenues for the 12 months ending Dec. 31, the lists were created from a proprietary database developed by Nelson and derived from various point-of-sale (P.O.S.) systems from multiple sales channels.

Biblica, holder of the New International Version copyright, has partnered with Compassion International, Trans World Radio and the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team to provide Bibles in conjunction with providing relief supplies. "God's Word is critical for spiritual strength, just as water, food and shelter provide physical strength in the midst of tragedy," Biblica President CEO Doug Lockhart said in an e-mail to supporters. "Please give now to provide Scriptures for the people of Haiti."

Running through March 30, the show is hosted by Christian Retailing magazine, highlighting some of the key new and backlist products from leading suppliers.

Listen in as Christian Retailing News Editor Eric Tiansay discusses backlist titles with three publishers: Tyndale House Publishers National Sales Director John Johnson; Bethany House Publishers Vice President, Editorial David Horton; and Multnomah Books Vice President Ken Peterson.

Click here to listen to the discussion.

Released Dec. 15, the movie stars Anne Underwood as Newhouse, a teen who was diagnosed with cancer in the late 1990s. A Greater Yes explores the impact of her life and death in her community. The film was shot entirely on location in Amarillo and Pampa, Texas.