Film-to-Book Spotlight: Greek translator Emily Wilson says Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has boosted Homer’s reach, even hitting Amazon’s top 5, but she’s still frustrated that the movie “packs everything in” while missing themes she calls essential. Publishing & Fandom: Rebecca Yarros has revealed “Threshing Day,” the “Book 3.5” companion to her Empyrean series, with 13 character-and-dragon POV stories, pre-orders open ahead of a Sept. 29 release. Tech & Readers: Microsoft issued an out-of-band Windows 11 security update (KB5121767) for impacted Dell users after a prior patch caused performance issues and shutdowns. Science Publishing Pressure: A new look at top-journal publishing argues that AI-fueled submission growth and prestige-driven selection keep acceptance rates low and skew outcomes toward elite institutions. Community Books: Norfolk Children’s Book Centre is reopening at Wroxham Barns with a fresh event space and author visits, continuing its school-supply mission. Health Policy: An FDA advisory committee meets this week on peptide compounds, with advocates stressing the difference between reclassification and approval. Culture & Debate: “The Odyssey” casting and authenticity controversies keep rolling, with scholars and critics arguing over what counts as faithful retelling.