AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndependent Bookstores: The American Booksellers Association says independent shops are expanding again, with membership up 500+ year over year to the highest level since the late 1990s, including more romance/fantasy-focused stores and pop-ups. AI & Audio Books: A new free audiobook edition of Homer’s The Odyssey uses a Michael Caine voice clone via ElevenLabs, built fast with AI voices and effects—raising fresh questions about voice rights and narration ethics. Publishing & Controversy: Jammu & Kashmir authorities continue cracking down on school library books, suspending officials and filing cases over alleged “separatist” content. Crime Fiction: Michael Connelly’s new Ironwood launches a fresh LAPD detective series with a cold-case thread. Local Publishing: A Sheffield bookshop’s future looks like a bar, with licensing steps tied to the shop’s owners and a nearby coffee business. Book Closures: Han Kang’s Onul Books, Seoul’s Nobel-linked independent bookstore, has closed after eight years.
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