AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew Memoir Watch: Joe Biden’s Little, Brown memoir “Promise Me, America” is set for Nov. 17, with the publisher framing it as a look at the economy, his decision to step aside, and his faith—timed just after the midterms. Publishing & AI Clash: Major publishers are suing Google over alleged use of copyrighted books to train Gemini, escalating the fight over AI and authors’ rights. Book Trade in Higher Ed: The University of Exeter says it won’t close its MA Publishing course despite planned cuts to 150 full-time roles. Author on Tour: Ann Patchett drew a sold-out crowd in Whatcom County for “Whistler,” while local events keep rolling—like a West Bend library Free Coffee Friday featuring Warren Kozak’s “Waving Goodbye.” Rights, Access & Community: Sharjah’s Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi received Italy’s Order of Merit for education and book-culture work, and accessible large-print editions keep expanding for readers. Media Buzz: Audible is adapting Agatha Christie’s “The Murder at the Vicarage,” starring Toni Collette as Miss Marple with Kit Harington.
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