AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublishing & Culture: Ukraine’s parliament committee backed an urgent support plan for the book industry, citing non-functional library procurement and bookstore rental compensation after Russian attacks destroyed print capacity and warehouses. AI & Books: A preservation backlash keeps growing as reports say tech firms are buying and destroying rare and used books to train models, reigniting questions about access, consent, and cultural loss. Local Book World: Lafayette Public Library’s 2026 limited-edition art card launches with a community “love letter” from local artist Lindsey Croall. Books & Media: KADOKAWA’s Record of Lodoss War gets a new official WEBTOON spin-off, rolling out across 150+ countries. Controversy in Book Retail: A Nashville bookstore canceled an author’s launch over safety concerns after online backlash, with the ADL calling it a sign of rising antisemitism. Community Reading: A new cozy dog-mystery, Exercise Finished, hits Iowa independent bookstores, spotlighting the competitive obedience world.
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