• The Best Books to Read for Summer 2016

    Do you know what’s synonymous with summer vacation? Summer reading. No, not the boring list you received from your high school English teacher that you needed to complete before returning to school in September. I’m talking about no-obligation, fun, summer books that are meant to be enjoyed by a pool, on the beach, or in a cabin tucked high in the mountains. If the community pool is your summer refuge, have no worries. The best books to read for summer 2016 are here, and they can transport you to any vacation locale your heart desires! So, what makes a great summer read…

  • Easter: Is It Really the Second Biggest Book-Buying Season of the Year?

    You’ve probably already heard this once, twice, or ten times… But Easter is the second largest book-buying season of the year in the Christian publishing industry. It’s not Christmas, but Easter book sales are still big. And truthfully, while sales do peak during Easter, they also trickle through the last remaining reaches of spring. What spurs the spring book-buying season on, and what types of books stand to benefit the most? Read on! Easter. The celebration of the Last Supper, crucifixion and resurrection provide ample opportunity for faith-filled books. Whether it’s a children’s book detailing the story of the resurrection, biblical…

  • Top 10 Ways to Celebrate National Grammar Day

    Grammarists rejoice! National Grammar Day is upon us, and we have cooked up some really fun ideas to help you celebrate the day. First, how about a little history? Martha Brockenbrough originally founded National Grammar Day in 2008 because she wanted to help her students with their grammar in a lively and positive way. Even former President George W. Bush sent a letter to commemorate the day in its inaugural year. Since then, the day has gained more popularity around the country. The National Grammar Day website shares, “Language is something to be celebrated; and March 4 is the perfect…

  • Trendy New Ways to Buy Books, Easter Prayers & National Grammar Day

    Hello, readers! March is here, and the earth will be in bloom before we know it! Here on the Xulon Press blog, we’ve got lots of new, fresh ideas blooming throughout the month to keep you excited and inspired. We’ll be looking at some new, cool ways in which books are finding their way to readers; ranging from monthly subscription services, to simple digital strategies, to totally unexpected social media promotions. We’ll also explore one of the most fun writing strategies I’ve ever heard of, one that Pinterest-crazy readers will totally embrace. Lest you forget, dear readers, let me remind you: Friday, March 4th,…