AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoPublishing & Books in the News: HarperCollins is backing independent bookshops through “The Bookshop I’d Like to Thank,” awarding £1,000 to Alnwick’s Accidental Bookshop, nominated by TV author Alexander Armstrong. Crime & Courts: A man was arrested after a woman was allegedly stabbed to death at Bondi Beach, and a separate case saw a teenager arrested after a 23-year-old woman was fatally stabbed in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Media & Politics: Trump announced a ban on CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, calling their reporting “fiction and lies.” Sci-Fi & TV Adaptations: BBC is tendering for a refreshed Doctor Who flagship series, signaling a shift away from a strict showrunner model. Tech & Storytelling: Pocket FM launched Sherpa, an AI fiction platform aimed at maintaining long-running story worlds across episodes. Awards & Culture: Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation named 2026 honorees, with Ann Patchett receiving a top achievement award. Local Book Life: Waterstones Norwich is refurbishing its store and expanding its café seating. True Crime/Investigations: A new report on the Andic case includes an audio tied to the Montserrat route, with investigators and defense urged to treat it carefully.
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