Publishing & Books on the Screen: Anna Kendrick is set to direct the film adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s LGBTQ hit The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, continuing the book-to-screen boom driven by BookTok. Faith & Community Reading: New releases like Grace and Truth (a 41-day Lent/Easter devotional) and poetry-Scripture collections such as The Way of Light keep faith readers stocked for the season. Libraries & Literacy: Rhode Island libraries are rolling out “Plant a seed, read” summer programs, while local efforts also spotlight keeping kids engaged through reading challenges. Domestic Violence Support: A UK project supporting perpetrators to reduce risk for survivors earned recognition, and a US Safe Harbor fundraiser is set to back shelter and advocacy services. Book Industry Watch: Reach appointed George Grist as chief customer officer, consolidating circulation, subscriptions, ecommerce, and affiliates under one revenue-focused umbrella. Controversy in Education: University of Nebraska at Kearney will discontinue a human sexuality textbook after complaints about graphic images. Crypto Meets the News Cycle: Bitcoin slid toward key levels amid Middle East turmoil and ETF outflows, with liquidation-driven volatility spilling into broader markets.