Netflix & Books-to-TV: Netflix has cast its new Harlan Coben–inspired Myron Bolitar series, with Colin Woodell as Myron, KJ Apa as Win, and Diane Guer as Esperanza—another reminder of how fast popular fiction is becoming screen property. New Fiction Roundup: This week’s publishing slate leans big on literary and genre hits, including Daniel Mason’s Country People, Rachel Aviv’s You Won’t Get Free of It, Emeline Atwood’s A Real Animal, and Irvine Welsh’s Men in Love. Crime & Satire: Charlotte Vassell’s A Fatal Legacy returns to sharp, Christie-style whodunit craft with modern social bite. Kids’ Reading for Travel: Boomer and Halley Scavenger Hunt gets an eBook push aimed at keeping families engaged on the go. Publishing Industry Watch: Ghana’s NaCCA cracks down on unapproved school materials, warning publishers and retailers to verify approval QR codes. Global Travel Tech (Bookish angle): Saudi launches “Package Visa,” bundling tourist visas with travel bookings through approved providers. AI & Work: Sarah O’Connor’s We Are Not Machines spotlights how automation and AI threaten workers’ dignity. Rights & Access: Sharjah announces the 45th Sharjah International Book Fair, Nov 4–15, with major programming for readers and the publishing trade.