AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublishing & Books in the Spotlight: Harlan Coben’s Myron Bolitar is getting a Netflix series, with Colin Woodell cast as the title character alongside KJ Apa and Diane Guerrero, continuing Netflix’s run of Coben adaptations. Author-Driven Controversy: YA fantasy author Tomi Adeyemi says she won’t engage with the film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone after backlash and tense messages tied to casting. Book Culture & Community: Oxford’s new romantasy shop Bad Girl Books is drawing “romantasy” fans into a physical space built for recommendations and community. Publishing Industry & Rights: More than 100 authors have sued Anthropic over alleged use of pirated books to train AI, seeking over $75 million. Education Materials & Regulation: Ghana’s NaCCA warns publishers to stop using its logo on unapproved learner materials, threatening regulatory action. Local Literary Events: Sugarcreek’s Gospel Shop plans a July 18 signing with Amish romance authors Shelley Shepard Gray and Mindy Steele.
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