AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTransit & Governance: Chicago’s CTA board nominees are getting heat after questions about whether they actually ride the system they oversee, with critics pointing to poor regional coordination. Publishing & Community: Colchester fans packed a Waterstones event for psychotherapist-turned novelist Philippa Perry’s Shrink Solves Murder, and Coshocton launched its first bookfest at Lake Park. Book Reviews: Daniel Mason’s Country People lands as a bright, digressive crowd-pleaser, while Amena Brown’s Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl spotlights identity and hair politics with sharp, personal essays. Reading Culture: A new pushback against the “end of reading” narrative argues the real culprit is a reward-first culture shaped by phones. Consumer Protection: The LTFRB capped app taxi booking fees at P60 or 20% of the approved rate (whichever is lower), responding to complaints about inconsistent charges. Scams & Safety: A UK hotel warned guests after a third-party booking site (Algotels) took payment but left reservations missing. New Releases & Events: A Maltese animal-focused book, written from a dog’s perspective, and a Nepal Bhasa English launch (September 17) add to the week’s publishing momentum.
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