AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBooker Prize: M. John Harrison won the 2026 prize for The End of Everything, becoming its oldest-ever recipient at 81. The 198-page dystopian novel was the judges’ unanimous choice and marks a rare win for science fiction. Memoir Watch: Sonia Gandhi’s Belonging: A Journey of Love has sparked a political row in India, with the BJP accusing her of whitewashing history as Congress leaders defend the personal account. New Deals: Bookouture acquired a three-book cosy-crime series by Fred Sirieix, while Macmillan Children’s Books picked up an activity book by Olympian Harry Aikines-Aryeetey. Fresh Releases: New books out this week include works by Annie Proulx, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Maddow and Willie Nelson. Publishing Business: AI-publishing firm Spines raised $64 million to advance its automation efforts; Denmark has proposed cutting VAT on books to zero. Book Fair Spotlight: Sharjah’s ruler allocated Dh4.5 million for libraries to buy titles at the international book fair, where Urdu poetry and a new book documenting UAE mushairas drew readers.
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