AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBig Book Launches: Sarah J. Maas’s latest novel has become the UK’s fastest-selling adult fantasy title, while France’s Goncourt Prize went to Philippe Jaenada for The Unknown Woman of Quai de Javel. Global Book Fairs: Sharjah International Book Fair opened with 1.7 million titles, alongside a programme celebrating international literature and publishing. Publishing Business: Ghana Publishing Company reported a sharp profit rebound after plugging revenue leakages; Lakeside Book Company also agreed to acquire Bradford & Bigelow. Technology and Rights: Publishers are questioning A/B testing in editorial decisions as AI reshapes the industry, while Amazon rolls out an AI “Ask this book” feature on Kindle. Publishers have also urged a US court to reject OpenAI’s fair-use defence in a copyright case. Access and Readers: Authors are challenging library restrictions on books featuring transgender characters in several US states, while the midnight release party is enjoying a comeback.
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