AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFree Expression: Sally Rooney says her books will no longer be sold in Britain because she fears royalties could be treated as support for Palestine Action, which the UK has proscribed. Her decision has intensified debate over the impact of the ban on writers and readers. Book Bans: PEN America counted nearly 12,000 school book-ban instances in 2025–26, affecting 7,370 titles and marking its highest annual total since tracking began. AI and Publishing: A fake edition of journalist Kevin Roose’s new book reportedly appeared alongside the real title on Amazon, highlighting concerns about AI-generated books and marketplace safeguards. Global Book Trade: Sharjah International Book Fair will bring together 2,673 publishers and exhibitors from 124 countries, with more than 1,500 events. Bookshops: Occoquan’s new Buzz Bookstore is taking a different route from new releases, specializing in rare and collectible books.
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