AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublishing Controversy: Penguin Random House India says it will not publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir “Belonging” in India, but insists the decision wasn’t because Gandhi rejected editorial changes—while the book’s Nov. 10 release date and the dispute over fact-checking and recommendations keep the story in the spotlight. Legal & Media: Trump updated his defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, adding more specific claims tied to a book and reporting about his business record. Book Industry Under Fire: Ukraine’s minister says Russian attacks on warehouses have burned over 10 million books, underscoring the physical risk to publishing supply chains. Global Book Culture: The Bayeux Tapestry’s London run gets a fresh ticket release, with peak-time pricing set for adults—another reminder that major cultural events still drive demand for “book-like” storytelling experiences. Local Books & Libraries: Rainier Library launches September library-card sign-ups and a veteran letter-writing week, plus author events tied to local reading culture. New Releases: Brandon Sanderson’s “Blightfall” shares an audio chapter 1 sneak peek ahead of its Sept. 1 release.
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