AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBack-to-school classics surge: With Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in theaters, readers are rushing to Homer too—Emily Wilson’s 2017 English translation is the top-selling edition this year, with overall “Odyssey” sales up 76% year-to-date and big jumps in e-book lending and audiobook listening. Publishing & books in the spotlight: Ukrainian outlets band together to publish a court-banned investigation, underscoring how publishing can collide with legal limits. Book culture meets comics: Marvel teases major “Absolute Flash” changes and confirms Spider-Man story stakes in upcoming releases. Controversy and rights: A letter argues the right response to offensive books is writing your own reply, not banning. Industry/legal pressure: Publishers and authors keep pushing back on AI training practices, with lawsuits targeting Google’s use of copyrighted books. Milestone fantasy: Brandon Sanderson’s “Mistborn” turns 20, with a quick primer on what readers should know. Remembering a literary-adjacent icon: Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81; her memoir “She Died Young” adds a publishing note to her legacy.
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