AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI and Publishing: Quebec publisher Boréal cut ties with Thélyson Orélien after saying AI was used to write his award-winning novel. Canada has tightened ISBN rules for AI-generated books, while France has launched a prize for AI-written works. Book Awards: Barnes & Noble named 16 finalists for its 2026 Book of the Year, with booksellers to choose the winner on Nov. 12. The An Post Irish Book Awards also unveiled its shortlist, featuring Maggie O’Farrell, Louise Kennedy and Vincent Browne. UK Book Sales: Sally Rooney’s books face a UK sales halt over her support for Palestine Action; readers have rushed to buy copies, and authors and actors have voiced support for her. New Releases: Talking Heads announced New Feeling, an archival book featuring material and essays from all four band members, due next spring.
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