AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeals & Acquisitions: Tor Bramble has secured three books from Emily Varga in a six-figure deal, including two in her Bloodwire series. Lakeside Book Company has acquired Bradford & Bigelow. Reader Access: Penguin Random House is funding a 50,000-book print run for people supported by probation services in England and Wales, while Macmillan Children’s Books is expanding its Operation Storytime school visits. Sales & Discovery: Sarah J. Maas’s latest novel has become the UK’s fastest-selling adult fantasy title; meanwhile, a new report says AI’s role in publishing is raising questions about quality and transparency. Industry & Inclusion: Literary agency LBA and London Writers Centre have launched a year-long programme for under-represented romance writers, and Sharjah’s publishers conference is exploring growth and the future of global publishing.
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