AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew Canadian Books: Anishinaabe bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice discussed his novels at Trent University, part of a revived writing residency. In Sault Ste. Marie, Amanda Capper and Judy Penz Sheluk launched true-crime book A Fatal Affair on the 89th anniversary of Helen Grier’s murder. Louise Penny also returns to the Toronto Star bestseller list with her 21st Chief Inspector Gamache mystery. Publishing & AI: Canadian publishers are pushing back against Meta’s updated terms over concerns their work could be used to train AI. The debate is growing as publishers and prize organizers grapple with AI allegations and calls to identify human-made books. Awards & Readers: Kim Spencer’s middle-grade historical novel was among the winners of the 2026 Canadian Children’s Book Centre awards. Romantasy is drawing fans to bookstore parties, including a packed midnight launch.
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