AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSci-Fi & Mystery Book Buzz: C. N. Lesley’s Shadow Over Avalon launches a two-timeline survival saga where genetic engineering, AI, and rebellion collide as a submerged city’s life-support system turns deadly. Historical Fiction Spotlight: Serah Olekanma’s Green Eyes keeps momentum with a Civil War-era story of motherhood, courage, and quiet resistance in slavery-era Virginia. Thriller/Pop Culture Tie-Ins: Carrie gets a modern, apocalyptic TV-style expansion on Prime Video, while The Good Daughter (Karin Slaughter) lands a Peacock release date of Nov. 12 as a six-part family mystery. Publishing & Industry: Circana’s 2026 best-sellers so far skew heavily toward adult genre fiction, with familiar breakout authors dominating the cash-register rankings. Book World Community: Decatur Book Festival cuts ties with Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop after racism allegations went viral. Copyright & AI Policy: Australia’s ABC says AI firms have bypassed publisher “do not crawl” signals, arguing existing copyright law is the only real remedy. Local Book Life: People’s Book in Takoma Park may soon sell beer and wine, aiming to make the shop an even bigger hangout.
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