AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOpioid Crisis & Memoir: Pacific Grove author Stephanie Wittels Wachs turns grief into guidance with Last Day; How to Stop Losing Loved Ones to the Opioid Crisis, built from her Last Day podcast and aimed at helping readers “highlight it and pass it along.” Literary Spotlight: Quebec debut novelist Thélyson Orélien’s C’était ça ou mourir makes the Prix Goncourt shortlist, a rare Quebec moment for a Haitian-born writer. Publishing & Access: A new report says self-published books now outnumber traditional titles as AI and TikTok reshape discovery. Book Retail & Film Crossover: Korea’s The Odyssey movie boom is spilling into bookstores, boosting adult classics and Greek-myth titles. Policy Watch (UK): The DWP’s PIP update signals “welcome” improvements while the Timms Review continues, with possible changes to assessments and reviews. Kids & School Costs: Nigeria’s new academic session brings higher textbook prices, with parents facing steep jumps in core subjects and related costs. Tech & Reading: A fresh push argues paper books still matter for deeper reading and better sleep, even as devices spread. Community Events: Amelia Island Book Festival brings Kristin Harmel to discuss Meet Me in Paris ahead of a Sept. 27 author talk.
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