AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLocal Retail Spotlight: Great Bend’s IGNITE finalists include The Book Cellar, a Claflin book-and-liquor shop aiming for curated, personalized picks—built after founders couldn’t find a book locally. International Publishing: Spain’s Liber fair opened in Barcelona with 250 exhibitors from 19 countries and thousands of meetings, as the industry pushes deeper global ties. Crime & Courts: A Kansas judge is set to decide whether a 17-year-old accused in a 2024 Fall City mass murder will face juvenile or adult court. Community Safety: Sint Maarten’s youth crime prevention plan hits staffing and paperwork snags, with probation shortfalls and limited foster placements. Publishing/Pop Culture: Colleen Hoover’s Verity keeps dominating headlines as the film lands in theaters, while Rachel Reid says Heated Rivalry should’ve come first in her hockey romance series. Adaptations & New Work: Netflix’s His & Hers team is developing Alice Feeney’s thriller Twist for TV. Genre Buzz: Amazon MGM is developing Garth Ennis’ R-rated horror-noir comic Freddie the Fix for film.
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