AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Books: Reports say AI firms buy old books in bulk, then strip bindings and shred/discard copies after scanning—raising fresh alarms about copyright and the fate of rare print. Publishing & Culture: The 2026 Edinburgh International Book Festival opens with “Changing Your Mind,” spotlighting global literary exchange and a new Global Ink industry forum. Book Retail Policy: Bestselling authors and booksellers urge UK PM Andy Burnham to include small bookshops in business-rates relief, arguing they’re being left out while pubs and venues get support. Literary Scholarship: A new collection, “Chaucer and Trauma,” tackles how Chaucer depicts violence and grief, using nine essays to read medieval suffering through a modern lens. Memoir & Healing: Kenyan-American writer Joyce Wambua Osborne’s award-recognized memoir “Seasons of Me” turns personal loss and identity into a conversation about rebuilding. Reading Community: Silent Book Club Mainz grows with a “bring your own book” format—quiet reading, then optional talk. Sci-Fi Buzz: Andy Weir says he’s shelved an idea for a “lucky cat” story, even as “Project Hail Mary” keeps fueling interest.
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