AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublishing & Culture: Doha’s 35th International Book Fair closed with record-scale participation (520+ publishers from 37 countries, 1.85M books, huge crowds) and a clear shift toward more immersive, community-first experiences, with tech partner Snoonu helping drive the digital push. Media & Entertainment: “The Mandalorian and Grogu” is off to a big screen start, pulling in about $102M through Monday after an $82M opening weekend. Books & Reading: Summer lists are already stacking up—plus a spotlight on Fred Rogers’ legacy via “4 The Record,” and fresh summer picks ranging from David Sedaris to Maggie O’Farrell. Oddities & Niche: A Columbus occult shop’s history gets revisited, while a local forest department case targets people accused of using and harassing a protected jackal during a temple festival. Sports (bookish tie-in): Rockies vs Diamondbacks hits Chase Field at 4:10 p.m. EDT, with a Ketel Marte HR prop leading the betting chatter.
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