AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublishing Policy Shift: Moldova has voted to withdraw from a CIS agreement on book publishing, distribution, and printing, citing national interests and a push toward European cultural programs. Space-Opera Audio: Andy Weir is executive producing and co-shepherding Audible’s new audiobook “Exoplanet,” launching Nov. 5, 2026, with a star-studded voice cast. Legal Pressure on Sports Publishing: A Women’s Pro Baseball League board member is suing in Delaware to force record releases tied to alleged fund misuse and conflicts. Indie Comics Solicits: Bad Idea Comics previews “Retirement Plan #1,” a spy-thriller debut from Matt Kindt and Juan José Ryp. Book Industry & AI Tension: Courts side with AI training on copyrighted books but draw hard lines on piracy, as publishers and authors push back on AI claims. Children’s & Community Reading: Libraries and festivals keep rolling—Everett pairs with Everett, plus local author events and book fairs spotlight regional stories.
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