AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBook Bans & Public Reading: A new “Manifesto Library” of banned books opened at Porto’s Livraria Lello, curated by Dua Lipa’s Same Page book club and organized around power, control, voice, and memory. Publishing & Adaptations: BBC Studios and Penguin Random House launched a first Bluey audiobook collection, expanding the kids’ franchise into audio with eight stories narrated by Miranda Tapsell. Local Author Spotlights: A Drongan writer’s debut adult novel, The Artist and the Mirmin of Famagusta, draws on a Cyprus heart scare and a real restaurant spark; meanwhile, a Derry debut The Life Swap hit shelves via Hachette Books Ireland. Rare Manuscripts & Collectibles: Sotheby’s auction next week will feature JRR Tolkien-inscribed books and letters tied to fan Eileen Elgar. Libraries & Community Events: SPL showcased its public library model at an international session, and a Beals Indie Author Book Fair invites self-published writers and industry guests to connect with readers.
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