AI Authorship Row in France: The Académie Goncourt removed Haitian-Canadian writer Thélyson Orélien’s prize-winning novel C’était ça ou mourir from its longlist after claims it was “almost entirely” written by AI, with Orélien denying the allegation and plagiarism accusations also swirling. Publishing & Rights: Mary Higgins Clark’s literary estate signed with IAG, Literate Management and Curtis Brown to pursue film, TV and publishing opportunities for her published and unpublished work. Book Culture & Community: Washington Parish Library is gathering resident input for the new Angie Branch, asking what books, programs and services the community wants. Literary Spotlight: Jarvis Cocker weighed in on the 2026 Booker shortlist’s gender mix, while the shortlist itself spotlights fiction ranging from domestic and dystopian to historical and comic. Indigenous Knowledge: Naison Tfwala’s late work Yikudla Lokhu is being launched to preserve indigenous food traditions and family knowledge in Bulawayo. School Libraries Under Pressure: Florida’s education department is pushing stricter school library book review policies via a 90-day plan. Royal Memoir Fallout: Claims around Earl Spencer’s Princess Diana memoir continue to spark royal backlash and legal threats.