AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublishing & Policy: J&K’s counter-intelligence unit arrested three publishers tied to two books allegedly “glorifying separatists and militants,” after the titles were pulled from school libraries. International Publishing Deals: Menassah Distribution signed an MoU with Malaysia’s Perbadanan Kota Buku to expand Emirati books and Arabic content via the Book Capital digital sales platform, with 3,000+ titles slated for listing. Book Culture & Events: Mother-daughter thriller and essay duo Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella are set for a Lewes appearance July 20, while a Seaside library event teaches “ReGrow It!” propagation from grocery produce. Literature in the Wild: Xinhua spotlights China’s literature-inspired travel trend, where young readers seek emotional connections to authors and settings. Books on Screen: Netflix is reportedly exploring live-video programming to keep subscribers engaged, signaling another big shift in how stories are delivered. Arts & Adaptation: Ann Patchett’s new novel “Whistler” gets a spotlight as it explores a stepfather bond across time.
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