Publishing & Books in the Spotlight: Canada’s top fiction title this week is Loghan Paylor’s The Cure for Drowning, boosted by Canada Reads 2026, while Jill Blocker’s new international romance Happily After Ever lands with Midwest-to-Europe vibes. Classic Book News: Christie’s will auction the first edition of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights (paired with Agnes Grey), after a report flagged incorrect page numbers, missing punctuation, and misspellings in surviving copies. Author & Adaptation Watch: Netflix is developing Alix E Harrow’s time-loop fantasy The Everlasting, and Avatar: The Last Airbender showrunners explain what they’re leaving behind from animation to keep the live-action retelling balanced. Culture & Community: Mo Willems reflects on 23 years of pigeon wisdom as he promotes his latest picture book, and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award celebrates children’s stories of resistance and resilience. Education Policy: Texas’ school board gives preliminary approval to a Bible-including reading list, reigniting the classroom religion fight. Tech, Law & AI: A German court ruling targets Google’s AI search summaries, adding fuel to the publisher-vs-carrier liability debate. Local Book Life: A student’s artwork is selected for an upcoming USA Young Artists children’s book cover, and libraries and bookshops across the week host author events and signings.