CRA Insights

SANTA ROSA, CA—For two-thirds of the more than thirty-year legacy of the prestigious Books & Such Literary Management, Wendy Lawton has been a core part of its influence and success stories. As Vice President of the company, she has helped steer decision-making and provided thoughtful care of her clients and the agency itself, working alongside its other agents and Books & Such President and Founder Janet Grant. As of October 1, Wendy’s title will change to Senior Literary

by Angela Bell Hello, dear reader! My name is Angela, and today I’m here to share with you the story (or rather stories) behind my latest novel, so do take a moment to fetch your favorite cozy beverage, and let’s settle in for a quaint bookish chat. (I’m drinking a piping hot cup of Scottish Morn from Harney & Sons Fine Teas, for those who are curious.) As I recall, the notion for A Lady’s Handbook to Gadgets and Guile was first sparked by an antique book I thrifted, or

by Jeff Jenkins Americans bought more Bibles last year than in any year in over two decades. About nineteen million of them, which is roughly double what was purchased in 2019 (Circana BookScan, reported by Publishers Weekly, 2025). I have been a pastor for thirty-two years. And I have watched seasons of faith come and go, watched crowds in churches swell and thin, watched the church get written off more times than I can count. And I want to tell you that I have never see

CAROL STREAM, IL —Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that Damon Reiss will join the company as chief publishing officer beginning Monday, June 1. Reiss brings extensive experience as a publishing executive, with expertise in business growth, sales strategy, author development, acquisition strategy, and leading innovative publishing programs. He joins Tyndale following a twenty-three-year tenure at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, most recently serving as vice

Prepare for Shipping Disruptions We have an important matter to bring to your attention that could impact your business in the coming months. There is a possibility of a UPS strike when the current Teamsters contract expires at the end of July. While we remain hopeful for a peaceful resolution through negotiations, it is crucial to be prepared for potential disruptions to your shipping operations. To minimize the impact on your business, we recommend taking the following step