AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Books: A veteran Turkish antiquarian bookseller says claims that AI firms are bulk-buying and scanning Europe’s secondhand books lack solid proof and don’t add up economically. Publishing & Culture: Porto Book Fair returns Aug. 21–Sept. 6 with 200+ events, 140 stands, and a major tribute to poet Inês Lourenço. Health & Research: UVA researchers report a glioblastoma therapy that delivers microRNA across the blood-brain barrier using nanoparticles, ultrasound, and microbubbles. Kids & Reading: A new free guide maps 52 classic children’s titles to modern favorites, with age- and interest-based activities. Community Events: D.C.’s all-queer Little District Books hosts Lavender Con this weekend, spotlighting LGBTQIA+ authors and stories. Books in the News: Hong Kong raids on independent bookstores spread a “I am a bookstore employee” slogan in Taiwan, as booksellers face “seditious” content allegations. Publishing Business: Canada’s retail sales rose 1% in May, with book and miscellaneous retailers up 1.8%.
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