Addiction & Boundaries: Dr. Nzinga Harrison’s new book, Un-Addiction, argues that compassionate, boundary-setting conversations can help families navigate substance-use disorder. Local Book Industry Support: Ukraine’s parliamentary committee backed an urgent appeal to the prime minister for real fixes to book-industry support, citing non-functional library procurement and bookstore rental compensation after Russian attacks. AI & Publishing Visibility: A new guide, The AI Visibility SEO & GEO Playbook, targets authors and publishers trying to stay present in AI answers as search behavior shifts. AI Spend Reality Check: A CIO-focused report warns that most AI projects stall before delivering measurable outcomes, pushing for ROI-linked metrics. Carbon Trading Rules: Kenya released a detailed national rule book for international carbon credit trading, including a cap on overseas sales through 2030. Romance & Adaptation Buzz: Netflix is moving forward with This Summer Will Be Different, based on Carley Fortune’s novel, with casting details emerging. Publishing Controversy: A Tennessee bookstore canceled a Jewish author’s launch of White. Blonde. Jew. after online backlash, drawing condemnation over rising antisemitism. Crime Fiction Release: Crossing the Lines by Charles Searle returns to occupied France in a WWII thriller set for August. Fantasy Author Update: George R. R. Martin says he’s been battling sadness and depression, while also highlighting Emmy nominations for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Book Trade Events: WriterCon 2026 (Sept. 4–7) announced its lineup and programming for writers and publishing professionals. Literary Awards Spotlight: Nigeria’s Prize for Literature named an 11-title longlist for 2026, highlighting standout contemporary poetry.