AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublishing & Culture: Malaysia posthumously named writer Mana Sikana its 16th National Laureate, praising her 100+ works and her role in shaping literary education and criticism. Book Reviews & Reading Life: Matt Haig’s new “The Midnight Train” gets a feel-good, Dickens-like spin on second chances, while a “The Shards” TV tie-in review spotlights how Bret Easton Ellis-style darkness travels from page to screen. Kids & Pop Culture: Barbra Streisand will publish her first children’s book, “And by the Way,” in March 2027. Manga & Global Distribution: Seven Seas licensed three new yuri/girls’ love manga titles for English release, and Shueisha launched “MANGA MILLION,” a free, no-registration digital platform offering one million pages in 100+ languages. AI & Bookselling: A bookseller describes selling rare titles to AI firms and fears the books were scanned, shredded, and discarded—fueling the preservation backlash. Community & Events: Parks boards approved new family events at Showse Park, including a dog performance day and a star party with book giveaways.
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