AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoyal Memoir Fallout: Earl Spencer says he doesn’t know whether William and Harry “approve” of his Princess Diana memoir, while Buckingham Palace pushes back on claims in the book. Celebrity Publishing Buzz: Tom Brady’s new memoir is drawing headlines for reported digs at Gisele Bündchen, and Sylvester Stallone’s memoir renews attention on steroid use and body-image pressures. Crime & Literary Loss: Scottish thriller writer Peter May, best known for the Lewis Trilogy, has died at 74. Publishing & Rights: South Korea reports piracy webtoon sites keep resurfacing under new addresses despite repeated blocking requests. AI in Books & Classrooms: An opinion piece argues AI should support learning without replacing core writing skills, as debates over AI-written content keep spreading. New Fiction & Adaptations: Veronica Roth previews her Divergent spin-off audiobook, while Tomi Adeyemi says she’ll “never” adapt another book for film after her Children of Blood and Bone experience. Comics & Manga: Lone Wolf and Cub Deluxe Edition wins a Ringo Award, and Dungeon Friends Forever ends with its final volume. Nonfiction Spotlight: LitFest marks 20 years celebrating Canadian nonfiction, and a new guide targets how devolved institutions can close the “delivery gap” in local economic growth.
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