AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRomance Publishing & Events: Knotty Novels is bringing Sacramento’s first romance book convention, KnottyCon Sacramento 2026 (Aug. 15–16), with more than two dozen authors, panels, vendors, and reader meet-ups. Pet Food Science: A new review in Animals says nutritionally complete vegan and vegetarian diets for dogs and cats are generally well digested, challenging the idea that pets can’t handle plant-based proteins. Book Culture & Community: The Reader’s Autumn 2026 program in Liverpool adds “Glow in the Park” (Nov. 5–6) with illuminated workshops, lantern-making, storytelling, and a silent disco. Literary Spotlight: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin returns to Kolkata after nearly 19 years, with security assurances and a cultural program planned. Publishing & Rights: Iron Circus will publish a color edition of Banned Book Club (Sept. 22), after the original was challenged and removed from some U.S. schools. Controversy in Books: Amnesty UK apologizes after a briefing wrongly branded JK Rowling’s Beira’s Place and other groups “anti-rights.”
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