AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Bookselling Fallout: A used-bookseller says four rare titles were sold to AI firms, then likely de-spined, scanned, and dumped—fueling fresh outrage over how training data is sourced. Book Return With Apology: A California store got back a book stolen 40 years ago, complete with a handwritten apology and $100. Faith Publishing: Jennie Allen’s new 365-day devotional, When Jesus Is Everything, arrives Oct. 6, aiming to “quiet the noise” with daily prayers and reflections. Community Literacy Push: Recruiting for Good launches “Love Books and Chocolate,” turning corporate referrals into paid youth book-review work in LA. Global Manga Access: Shueisha debuts “MANGA MILLION,” a free, no-registration platform offering one million pages across 100+ languages. Tour News: John Green adds Brandon Sanderson as a special guest for his “Hollywood, Ending” tour stop in Salt Lake City. Book Festival Fundraiser: Decatur Book Festival holds an Aug. 13 fundraiser to unlock early access to its 2026 author lineup. Literary Recognition: An Irish debut, Djamel White’s All them Dogs, lands on the Booker Prize 2026 longlist.
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