AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBen & Jerry’s + Books/Activism: Ben & Jerry’s is rolling out “Razz Up!”—a limited ice cream flavor tied to a push for voters to show up in the 2026 midterms, framing the campaign as resistance to authoritarianism. Local Author Spotlight: Paso Robles writer Ed Cobleigh released “Death in Dreamland,” a Nevada/Area 51 murder mystery techno-thriller available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Community Reading Events: Texas Book Lovers Convention lands in Denton (July 18–19) with panels for readers and aspiring indie authors, plus vendors and mobile bookstores. Literary Tourism: A guide invites readers to follow Winnie-the-Pooh’s trail in England’s Ashdown Forest, including official “Pooh Walks.” Public Reading Access: Salobreña (Spain) is adding free beach book libraries via “Biblioplayas,” with coastal book swaps and donations. Publishing & Research: The Lancet review says mRNA vaccines remain safe and effective, with potential beyond COVID-19. Book Culture & History: A rare charity-shop find in Norwich sold for £41,160 after a David Hockney signed print was discovered inside a donated book.
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