Comments on: The Largest Quarter in Our History

By: David A Booth

David A Booth — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:52:44 +0000

Well done!

Best wishes,

David

By: A Christian Worldview of Fiction

A Christian Worldview of Fiction — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:58:17 +0000

Thoughts on ChristinFiction

As you may remember, I enjoy reading the blog by Thomas Nelsons President and CEO, Michael Hyatt, From Where I Sit. This week he posted a report on the sales at Thomas Nelson which showed remarkable growth. He ties the gains into the changes ma…

By: Daniel Darling

Daniel Darling — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:15:50 +0000

Mike,

I noticed that sales to individuals and churches are up 35%. I’m guessing a lot of that is church bookstores–especially megachurches.

Do you think megachurch bookstores are overtaking the market that was once occupied by independent Christian bookstores? That’s kind of what I have noticed. After all, a typical megachurch has thousands of people on a Sunday–much more traffic than a Christian bookstore might.

I’m curious as to your thoughts on that.

By: David Todd

David Todd — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 00:31:36 +0000

Congratulations on a successful quarter and six months! Gift books up 53%? Wow! Hey, maybe I should re-submit my rejected gift book manuscript! ;)

By: Lindsay Terry

Lindsay Terry — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:47:30 +0000

Mike,
Congratulations to you and everyone at TNP!!
I am elated that the whole Company is having such success. I am also excited that my new book, I COULD SING OF YOUR LOVE FOREVER: The Stories Behind 100 of the World’s Great Worship Songs, due out in early ‘08, will be in the Gift Books division which had such an astounding increase — 53%.

Thank you and the good folks at TNP for allowing me to be a part of the company!

Lindsay Terry

By: Beth Ingersoll

Beth Ingersoll — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:15:38 +0000

Congrats! I hope that trend continues for you…

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 17:45:21 +0000

Thanks, Colleen. You are very kind!

By: colleen Coble

colleen Coble — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:45:47 +0000

Wow, this is great news for those of us in your author stable to hear too! I’m always saying Thomas Nelson is the best publishing house out there. It’s not just the sales, it’s the people who make this all happen that make Nelson such a wonderful house. I’m blessed to have a tiny part of it!

I’m lifting my coffee cup in salute to your awesome leadership of this great ship, Mike!

By: John Young

John Young — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:08:29 +0000

Great news and well deserved applause to a company that sharp, focused, and not bogged down at all. Congratulations. I’ve followed TNP for 2 decades and always appreciated how most of the time your best sellers include imprints 2-3 years old. Eldridge & Miller have done more than exceed goals but are great examples of TNP’s original mission, to release product that changes lives.

By: Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:07:47 +0000

Marc,

The jump in Bibles is attributable to (a) our new felt-needs Bible Merchandising Program and (b) the early success of the Word of Promise audio New Testament, starring Jim Caviezel.

Thanks,

Mike