Held from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together members of the international book and media industry for a five-day celebration of literature, publishing, and creative exchange. As one of the major meeting points for the global publishing community, the fair created a space where publishers, authors, literary agents, booksellers, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry representatives could meet, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing books from different parts of the world, the event encouraged meaningful conversations about the future of publishing, the changing interests of readers, and the many ways stories can reach audiences across languages and cultures.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this international literary gathering is “Words of Life: Selected Sermons” by Donald G. Hanway, D.Min. The book joins a diverse collection of literary works featured at the fair, representing the creativity, unique perspectives, and storytelling approaches that make the publishing world vibrant and diverse. Its presence at the event offers an opportunity to introduce the author’s work to a broader international audience while contributing to the exchange of stories and ideas among readers, authors, and publishing professionals. Through the representation of titles across various genres and themes, Citi of Books continues to support opportunities for authors to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in the global literary community.
“Words of Life: Selected Sermons” by Donald G. Hanway, D.Min. is a collection of Christian sermons that brings together forty messages from the author’s years of ministry and preaching. The book gathers sermons from the final fifteen years of Hanway’s twenty-two years of ministry alongside a state university in the nation’s heartland. Rather than presenting preaching as simply the delivery of religious information, Hanway approaches the sermon as an opportunity to connect Scripture with the real experiences of the people hearing it. The book therefore reflects a pastoral understanding of preaching in which biblical passages are considered in relation to everyday questions, personal circumstances, challenges, and the continuing search for meaning and hope.
The collection was created partly in response to requests from people who had benefited from Hanway’s preaching and continuing education. According to the book description, he selected the sermons according to several considerations, including originality, variety of seasons and occasions, the centrality of the Christian message of Good News, and, in many cases, the use of movies as illustrations.
The sermons follow the three-year lectionary, while addressing a range of subjects in a style described as lucid and concise. This gives Words of Life the character of both a personal record of a minister’s preaching and a collection that can be revisited by readers looking for thoughtful reflections on Scripture and Christian life.
Words of Life: Selected Sermons is a reflection of a long pastoral ministry and a sustained effort to connect Scripture with the lives of its listeners. Its combination of forty sermons, varied occasions, biblical reflection, cultural illustrations, and pastoral perspective gives the collection a distinctly personal character. Readers approaching the book as a source of Christian reflection can encounter messages shaped by decades of ministry, while those interested in preaching can also gain insight into Hanway’s approach to bringing Scripture and lived experience into conversation. The result is a collection that preserves a portion of Hanway’s preaching ministry while inviting readers to consider how the words of Scripture can continue to speak to the circumstances of everyday life.
Citi of Books at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 — showcasing stories from diverse voices and creating opportunities for authors and their books to reach new markets, connect with global audiences, and inspire readers beyond borders.
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