AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPublishing Awards & Industry: Qatar’s Arab Book Award says it received 835 nominations for its 2026 fourth edition, led by single-book entries (682) and fields like linguistic/critical studies and historical studies. Community & Local Books: Erie’s Werner Books hosts author Debra Curtis for a signing, while El Dorado Hills Library launches an Author Showcase panel for local writers on Sept. 29. Nonfiction & Money: A roundup highlights five new nonfiction titles aimed at helping readers build wealth and financial safety. Libraries & Access: A Kerala online scam allegedly promised Rs 25 per day for reading e-books, with 106 victims losing about Rs 1.25 crore. AI vs Books: Booksellers and lawyers warn that AI firms are buying physical books, scanning them, and destroying copies—sparking legal and market disruption concerns. Global Book Events: Ukraine’s VinBookFest returns Sept. 5–6 in Vinnytsia with 35 publishers and 80 authors. New Releases & Culture: Flatiron’s “Meet Me in the Garden” by Nina LaCour gets a review spotlighting a Creole family journey across decades.
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