Bible sales rose 22% compared to 2023, despite years of declining religious identification among American adults. Here's what publishers say is driving the uptick.

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Bible sales have surged in the U.S., up 22% through October compared to last year, outpacing the near-flat growth of total U.S. print book sales. Economic concerns, political tensions, and societal anxiety are driving interest,