AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing & Events: Jacksonville Public Library’s Jax Book Fest returns as a free Sept. 19 day packed with 120+ local authors plus NYT bestsellers John Patrick Green, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, and Emma Straub, with kid giveaways and teen zine-making. Literary Awards: Nicole Flattery wins the 2026 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, doubling the award to €20,000 for the prize’s 50th anniversary. Book-to-screen & Adaptations: Stephen King’s The Dark Tower TV update from Mike Flanagan says progress is being made on the massive eight-book project. True Crime Spotlight: Steve Jackson’s new WildBluePress thriller, BOGEYMAN, spotlights the hunt for a serial child killer through Texas lawmen. Community & Reading Access: Shaker Heights teacher Chante Thomas publishes a children’s organ-donation story, using a real transplant journey to make the topic feel less scary. Health Claims Debunked: A new review warns berberine is being oversold as a “natural Ozempic,” pointing instead to gut-microbiome and inflammation pathways plus possible side effects and interactions. Commemoration: Colum McCann reflects on 9/11’s lasting impact ahead of the 25th anniversary.
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