Christian books

Readers show passion for Christian books and book shops say controversial film Passion has sparked interest in such books.  Big book shops here like MPH, Times, Times-Newslink, Popular, Kinokuniya and W. H. Smith sees an increase in sales of book based on the movie, which is about the last 12 hours of Jesus' life.  Other Christian-themed books have also been selling well bigger bookshops as well as Christian bookstores.  According to the book industry, it's possible that the film has sparked interest in such books.

• Photography from the Movie the Passion of the Christ
• A Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions About The Passion of The Christ
• The Passion of Jesus Christ: Fifty Reasons Why He Came to Die
• Life of Christ, Frederic W. Farrar
• Jesus Lived in India: His Unknown Life Before and After the Crucifixion
• More...

The adventures of James Bond, aged 13, are to be revealed in two new books by comedian Charlie Higson.  The move came after Puffin Books, the children’s arm of Penguin Books, acquired the rights to use the Bond name from Ian Fleming Publications, owners of the literary copyright.  Higson, who became famous with characters such as Swiss Toni and aristocrat Ralph on the Fast Show, said: "I’ve grown up with Bond and, whilst I’ve had to finally accept that I’ll never play him in the films, writing about him is even more exciting.