AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNCAA Rules Fallout: The NCAA says Michigan’s controversial final play vs Western Michigan “should never have happened,” citing replay protocol not properly followed—though it also says it can’t overturn the result. Royal Books & Claims: Buckingham Palace issued a rare response to allegations in Charles Spencer’s upcoming Diana-related book, pushing back with a statement about grief clouding memory. Publishing & Reading Culture: Wigtown Book Festival returns with 250+ events (Sept. 25–Oct. 4), while Bookshop Santa Cruz marks Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections” 25th anniversary with a big author event. Author Spotlights: Rebecca Hardy discusses her debut “The Summer We Lied,” and Meg Clothier shares how Somerset landscapes shaped her latest historical fiction. Industry Watch: A state watchdog says California high-speed rail consultants racked up hundreds of thousands in unapproved, unallowable travel expenses. Kids & Literacy: Trinidad and Tobago’s minister urges parents to keep books central as digital habits grow.
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