| 'ReBoot' event to help stores 'engage' more |
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| Written by Eric Tiansay | |
| Thursday, 03 February 2011 04:01 PM America/New_York | |
 Christian Retailing magazine's annual event for church and independent Christian bookstore managers and staff is getting a new focus and a new name. |
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Christian retailers, distributors and suppliers have been impacted this week by what the National Weather Service described as a storm of "historic proportions." 
Today is the final day for suppliers to enter Christian Retailing's 2011 Retailers Choice Awards. Products entered must be postmarked by today, Jan. 31, to qualify, and the entry fee is just $50 per item. 
David C. Cook is being highlighted in Christian Retailing's Virtual Christian Retailing Winter Show. 
The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything by James Martin (HarperOne) has landed at the top of the Hardcover best-sellers list for February, while the Catechism of the Catholic Church (USCCB Publishing) has reclaimed the No. 1 position on the Paperback list. 
Tim Pawlenty, former governor of Minnesota, will continue to promote his autobiography next month in a book-signing tour—with stops at Family Christian Stores and LifeWay Christian Stores. 
Other Bible categories like one-year and award editions may have larger market shares and more clearly defined selling seasons, but devotional Bibles offer a strong niche for stores able to keep on top of the opportunities. 
Buoyed by strong sales and growing critical acceptance, publishers are stepping up their efforts to court readers of Christian romance. 