AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPublishing Under Fire: Russian shelling damaged Kyiv publishing offices and warehouses for BookChef and RM, forcing shipment pauses while they assess damage and clear debris. Manga & Book Industry: Manga Mavericks Books added Erica Friedman as Managing Editor as it ramps up indie manga plans for 2027, while Jujutsu Kaisen hit #2 on Circana BookScan’s July adult graphic novel list. Policy & Privacy: A Canadian commentary argues transparency can be used to control, warning that corporate surveillance often outpaces government scrutiny. Social Media Law Fight: A federal court refused to block California’s SB 976, which targets “addictive feeds” for kids and limits access by default. Travel & Reading Culture: Expedia says fall travel deals are harder to find as summer demand pushes prices up, but some destinations still offer savings. Local Book/Community Notes: Libraries and community groups keep pushing book drives and sales, including a Tilton Library donation drive and ongoing local events.
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