AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPublishing & Books: Abu Dhabi’s 35th International Book Fair opened under UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, running through Sept. 18 with a “Turn The Page, Read The World” theme and major pavilion visits. Literary Culture: A Dhamar University seminar marked the 27th anniversary of Yemeni poet Abdullah al-Bardouni, focusing on his political thought and ongoing relevance. Poetry & Community: Ghanaian poet Emma Ofosua will tour three UK events in September, from Nottingham to London to the Brontë Women’s Writing Festival in Haworth. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Prime Video unveiled its next BookTok romance adaptation, Boys of Tommen, and HBO’s Harry Potter reboot is adding Lucius Malfoy earlier than in the films. Film/TV for Readers: Mike Flanagan is bringing Carrie to Prime Video with teens in the writers’ room, while Shōgun Season 2 has finished filming. Local Reading Life: Maine library card holders can get free entry to participating state parks on Sept. 19. Loss & Legacy: Philippine author and Inquirer columnist Recah Trinidad died at 83; his historical novel Tales from My Lost River was launched in 2013.
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