AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing Deals: HarperNonFiction is set to publish Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp and Supersonic producer Simon Halfon’s “immersive exploration” into The Beatles, while Canongate acquired Delia Smith’s political-essay book “Us: Nine Ingredients to Change Our World,” and Orbit UK will publish MR Carey’s new fantasy novel. Rights & Trade: Tor (Pan Macmillan) snapped up T Kingfisher’s “A Devil of a Crime” plus a second novel in a two-book deal, and Salt promoted Kirsty Hamilton-Emery to publicity manager. Book Culture & Events: Romania will take part in the 85th Madrid Book Fair with a major author program and Spanish translation push. Crime Writing Spotlight: The Crime Writers’ Association 2026 Dagger Awards shortlist has been revealed, with Bloody Scotland also announcing a debut prize shortlist featuring an all-women line-up. Legal/Controversy: The US Justice Department opened a criminal probe into writer E. Jean Carroll over alleged perjury tied to her Trump lawsuits. AI & Piracy: The Publishers Association warns of unauthorized AI narration being used for audiobooks as pirated versions spread online. Global Literature: George Takei’s graphic memoir “They Called Us Enemy” is being discussed via library livestream events under “One Book, One Coast.”
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