AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing & Books on the Move: Independent author ButterflyMan dropped two new releases: political thriller The Longest Line (espionage, information warfare, institutional trust) and the critical nonfiction Cryptocurrency: The Cocaine of Finance (social and consumer harms, fraud and cybercrime). Royal & Cultural Commentary: A new wave of royal-book chatter follows claims about King Charles and Prince William “reasserting control,” while readers also keep circling major literary events and reviews. Big-Name Author Tour: Kristin Hannah is set for a massive Michigan event with Kent District Library, after tickets vanished fast and the venue scaled up. AI, Education, and Equity: A new university-focused piece argues generative AI use is uneven, with female students—especially high achievers—using it less. Book World Notes: Alan Bradley, creator of Flavia de Luce mysteries, has died at 87; and West Sussex thriller author Miranda Rijks has surpassed one million sales. Industry & Policy: UK MPs warn defence delays and a delayed investment plan are damaging credibility—an echo of how publishing and public trust both hinge on delivery.
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