AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFeminism in mourning: Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. and a defining force in second-wave feminism, died at 92, prompting tributes across media and politics. Publishing & culture: A new West Chester fantasy shop, Leaves & Lore, opened to long lines and near-sellout crowds, underscoring continued reader demand for curated physical books. AI and books: A major report says AI firms have been buying, scanning, and destroying rare books for training, reigniting fears about cultural loss and copyright fallout. Book sales spotlight (Canada): Michelle Good’s Eliza Sunshine tops Canadian fiction, while Cory Doctorow’s The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI stays No. 1 in Canadian nonfiction. Community events: The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta announced its 35th book festival lineup, and Iowa’s One of Us horror fest returns with Pulitzer winner Daniel Kraus. Adaptations: Disney is developing a Percy Jackson spin-off based on the bestselling fantasy trilogy.
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