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Last update: 12 hours agoDoha Book Fair Spotlight: Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister HE Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani toured the 35th Doha International Book Fair, stopping at culture and defense pavilions and reviewing new literary and scientific releases under the theme “Civilizations Are Built with Knowledge.” Global Publishing Push: Sharjah’s Sharjah Book Authority is also expanding abroad, recently visiting Kuala Lumpur to deepen ties with major book partners and study how Malaysia turns libraries into cultural and tourism hubs. New Titles & Big Moments: Prime Video confirmed a TV adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ blockbuster fantasy Fourth Wing, while a Spanish edition of essays on Xi Jinping’s economic thought debuted in Santiago, Chile. Community Reading: In the US, Hillsboro’s library program is spotlighting George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy with events culminating in a livestreamed author talk. Book Culture Debate: A fresh controversy swirls around how bookstores handle politically charged titles, with a letter defending The King’s English Bookshop’s decision to sell Gov. Cox’s book.
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