AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoClassic Children’s Lit: Alan Garner’s The Owl Service gets a close, slightly uneasy re-read, praising its demand for concentration while questioning whether its sparse, dialogue-driven structure truly lands the ending. International Detention Scrutiny: China is pressing the U.S. to investigate the death of a Chinese man who died hours after being booked into ICE custody in Saipan, raising fresh questions about detention conditions. Publishing & Sales Buzz: Goodreads’ most-read books of August 2026 spotlight surprise hits, including Riley Sager’s The Unknown. Workplace Harassment Lawsuit: Comic creator Ed Brubaker is sued over alleged harassment on Amazon MGM’s Criminal set, adding to the ongoing reckoning over on-set conduct. Feminist Legacy: Gloria Steinem dies at 92, with tributes ranging from California Capitol recognition to memories from major feminist bookstores. Local Books & Community: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in San Diego County via a Dr. Seuss Foundation partnership, while libraries and schools keep rolling out new book clubs and reading programs. Book World + Tech: A rare-bookseller and author discuss how AI is reshaping publishing, including claims of work being taken for training.
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