AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRoyal Book Row: Earl Spencer’s upcoming Diana memoir claims King Charles said he’d “forget her soon enough” and “sounded giddily elated,” prompting a rare Buckingham Palace rebuke. Publishing & Prizes: Marlon James’s new novel “The Disappearers” is already being hailed as a standout and lands on major longlists. Book Bans: Cobb County Schools removes Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” from libraries, while other districts keep challenging titles. Libraries Under Pressure: Denver Public Library e-book demand is up, but licensing costs mean long waitlists for popular titles. Kids’ Reading Push: TransPennine Express opens “Book Nooks” at stations to get young readers reading on the go. New Books & Events: Kenny Leon publishes “Direction,” and PEN America names Phil Klay as president amid ongoing free-expression tensions. Author Spotlight: Ibram X. Kendi discusses “Chain of Ideas,” linking today’s politics to older authoritarian themes.
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