AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBook Industry & Tech: A 404 Media investigation says Amazon has been buying rare books in bulk, cutting them apart, scanning pages, and destroying the leftovers to train AI—raising fears about what could happen to truly scarce volumes. Publishing & Reader Access: J-Novel Club rolled out a subscription refresh with clearer plan names and a redesigned Subscriptions page, saying pricing and plans stay the same. Libraries & Community Reading: Mono County Free Libraries received a Save the Children US grant boosting its youth and children’s book budget by 50%, aiming to expand inclusive Spanish and bilingual collections. Bookstores & Retail: Barnes & Noble opened a new Loop location in Chicago with three floors of books, music, and gifts, plus author signings. Local Book Culture: LitNite’s “The Greeks: Epic Odyssey to the Birth of Western Civilization” returns as a community seminar-style event ahead of its Aug. 27 run. Education & Lifelong Learning: Shenandoah University pilots a no-homework, no-exams lifelong learning program for adults 60+ to attend select courses alongside undergrads.
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