AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrincess Diana Book Buzz: Earl Spencer’s “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” is set for Sept. 22, with the brother promising to “tell the truth” and push back on “untruths” that have hardened over time. Romantasy Pop Culture: Sarah J. Maas has revealed covers and titles for ACOTAR books 6 and 7—“A Court of Splintered Harmony” (Oct. 27) and “A Court of Forgotten Melody” (Jan. 12)—keeping BookTok’s attention locked in. Publishing & Money: MONEYME says its loan book has topped $2bn for the first time, reporting record originations and a return to positive normalised profitability. Local Libraries & Community: Alabama authors released “Flood Help 101: The Expert Guide” to help families prep for floods, while a new lending-library project is putting free books into kids’ hands in Florida. Science Meets Storytelling: Daejeon’s Oct. 24–25 book fair will blend science and reading with author talks and hands-on activities. Health Research: A systematic review finds limited direct proof that olive- vs fish-oil IV nutrition is clearly better for hospitalized adults. AI & Authorship Anxiety: Multiple reports keep circling the same worry—tech is accelerating AI training and authorship disputes, from book “chomping” to publisher upheaval.
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