AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBook Fair & Translation: Daisy Rockwell, who shared the 2022 International Booker for translating Tomb of Sand, spoke about her craft at Sharjah International Book Fair, where Sharjah’s ruler also launched a new historical novel. Publishing: ANZ gains a new trade title, The Book Source, while Indian publishing mourns Mehta Publishing House founder Anil Mehta. Adaptations: Prime Video is positioning Off-Campus as a romance franchise, with 18 more books in the series lined up for adaptation. Literary Prizes: The diverse 2026 Booker shortlist is drawing attention to novels about life in a turbulent decade. AI & Authorship: A Goncourt Prize winner’s admission of using AI in a novel renews questions about disclosure and creative credit. Reading Debate: A report argues publishers are overlooking boys as readers, spotlighting a persistent challenge for the industry.
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