AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoLocal Author Spotlight: Dover horror writer Greg Bastianelli is rolling out his sixth novel, “Thorns,” with multiple book-release events. Environmental Justice in Print: Dorceta Taylor is behind the world’s first environmental justice encyclopedia, reframing the movement beyond its historically narrow public image. Library & Community Programming: Greenfield Public Library is running a zine contest as part of its adult summer reading program, while Franklinton Branch Library wrapped up its summer reading with a celebration and book giveaways. Book Events: Oklahoma author Sharon J. Millican will visit Stanley Tubbs Memorial Library Aug. 1 for a meet-and-greet and autographing “Why I Call Her Friend.” Publishing/Industry Leadership: Arts Council England named Julia Kingsford director of literature for the South West, tasked with national investment and widening access for new writers. AI & Copyright: A major court approval keeps Anthropic’s $1.5B copyright settlement moving, with the fallout for AI training and legally bought books still front and center. What to Read: TODAY guests shared a slate of 2026 books across genres, from romance to thriller.
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