AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoBooker Prize: M. John Harrison, 81, became the oldest winner of the Booker Prize with The End of Everything, an apocalyptic, AI-tinged novel and the first science-fiction work to take the award. Publishing Under Scrutiny: Tamil Nadu’s library book-buying row has intensified, with allegations of AI-generated books, fake authors and inflated prices prompting calls for an independent probe. Author Allegations: Children’s author David Walliams was named in reports of sexual misconduct involving women, including allegations dating to when some were teenagers. He denies wrongdoing; HarperCollins had already dropped his books. Censorship and Sales: Sally Rooney and Faber have pulled her books from UK sale amid legal restrictions linked to her support for Palestine Action, sharpening debate over indirect censorship. Reading Trends: Kobo’s annual report points to readers gathering around niche online communities and genres, rather than a single shared bestseller list.
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