AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublishing: Transworld has named Simon Michele head of design for commercial fiction, while the Literary Booking Agency and London Writers Centre launched a year-long programme for romance writers from under-represented backgrounds. A new report also raises questions about AI’s impact on publishing quality and transparency. Sales: Sarah J. Maas’s latest book has become the UK’s fastest-selling adult fantasy novel. Literary Events: Zadie Smith will discuss her essay collection at a rare Norwich appearance, part of a November programme that also includes a new festival of dark and uncanny storytelling; Sharjah International Book Fair has opened with authors from around the world. Literary Legacy: Bard College has opened a Ralph Ellison center, backed by a $3.6 million donation and a transfer of rights to the writer’s works. Reading: A new essay makes the case for audiobooks as another interpretation of a book, not a lesser form of reading.
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