Publishing Industry & Trade: Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi opened the 5th Sharjah Booksellers Conference with 912 publishers and booksellers from 99 countries, focusing on getting books to readers via inventory, in-store display, e-commerce, digital marketing, and demand analysis. New Releases & Reading Culture: Knopf is set to publish Ari Emanuel’s memoir “Roll Your Calls,” with an excerpt spotlighting his cutthroat entertainment world. Fall Books Roundup: A new autumn list frames 2026’s big themes—spies, AI, war, the body, and memory—through standout fiction and nonfiction picks. Comics & Pop Culture: Marvel’s DNX #1 topped a North America/UK in-store comics bestseller list, beating DC’s Absolute titles. Royal Books Buzz: Charles Spencer’s “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister” continues to spark headlines over claims about King Charles and Prince Philip around Diana’s funeral. Libraries & Community: The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale returns at the Warren County Public Library, running through Sunday with member early entry. Tech & AI Publishing: Anthropic’s $100B run-rate news and its IPO timing shift keep AI governance and capability pacing in the spotlight.