AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSally Rooney Dispute: UK sales of Rooney’s books have ended amid concerns that proceeds could breach anti-terrorism laws. More than 150 writers and artists are urging the government to reverse course, while readers rush to buy remaining copies. AI and Publishing: Quebec publisher Boréal says Thélyson Orélien used AI to write his novel and will not reprint it or publish his future work. France, meanwhile, has launched a literary prize for AI-written books. Books Under Attack: Russian attacks destroyed 13 million Ukrainian books this summer, and Book Aid International plans to send 35,000 replacements. Bookstore Scene: Independent bookstores are flourishing in North Carolina’s Triad, while Barnes & Noble has opened a large new store at Ontario Mills in California. New Releases: Ronnie Shuker’s book retracing hockey legend Bill Barilko’s life and disappearance is due Oct. 27; Adam Makos’s latest World War II history revisits the costly Ploesti air raid.
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