AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFantasy Publishing Buzz: Sarah J. Maas has revealed the covers and titles for ACOTAR books 6 and 7—A Court of Splintered Harmony (Oct. 27, 2026) and A Court of Forgotten Melody (Jan. 12, 2027)—kicking off “The Valkyrie Cycle,” with teaser lines promising “what was broken will be remade” and “what was lost will be reclaimed.” AI & Rare Books: A new report says Amazon buys rare out-of-print books, cuts off their spines, and scans them for AI training, raising fresh alarms about what happens to hard-to-find texts. Indie Publishing Launch: Riot House Publishing launched in Los Angeles with a new author-first model built around profit-sharing and a small annual list, starting with a political/tariff-focused nonfiction title. Legal/Books & Authors: A Texas appellate court tossed a defamation case against Peoria author Aaron Warr, ruling that selling his book via Amazon in Texas wasn’t enough for jurisdiction. Community & Events: The Detroit Jewish Book Fair returns with a special Aug. 27 kickoff featuring Rabbi Joseph Krakoff’s memoir The Best Day. Industry Under Fire: Ukrainian publishers BookChef and RM report damage to offices and warehouses from Russian shelling, pausing shipments while they assess losses.
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