Poetry & Culture: “Gift in the Pot: Earth Poetry” (2nd ed.) launches after 12 years, spotlighting women pot-makers and keeping craft alive as living heritage. Community Libraries: Greater Victoria’s little free libraries win top honors, including a Lord of the Rings-themed box in Saanich. Book-to-Screen Buzz: “Yesteryear” keeps climbing—bestseller momentum, library holds, and an optioned film with Anne Hathaway producing and starring. Thriller Spotlight: “La isla en llamas” turns Lanzarote into a character, using island fires to probe hidden truths and social conflict. Literary Controversy: France’s Goncourt process drops Thélyson Orélien’s novel from consideration amid AI/plagiarism claims, with detection results disputed. AI in Publishing Debate: Anthropic says Claude agents uncovered a new enzyme system tied to DNA repeats, while authors and publishers keep arguing what “authorship” means. Local Events: Lake Wales hosts a free Adult Book Faire Oct. 6, featuring dozens of regional authors and genres. Memoir & Healing: Timmins author Jules Tapas prepares a Northern tour launch for his autobiography on trauma, addiction, and recovery.