AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPublishing & Books: Blackstone Publishing will release the audiobook of Adam Nelson’s debut novel “Huckleberry Jim” (PW BookLife Editor’s Pick) on Oct. 6, 2026, alongside hardcover, trade paperback and ebook editions, with a wide day-one rollout across major audio and digital partners. Retail & E-readers: Rakuten Kobo is back in U.S. stores via Best Buy, selling select Kobo e-readers and accessories after earlier Walmart efforts stalled; Kobo says U.S. sales doubled in 2025 and 2026. EU Consumer Tech: The EU has started digital product passport registrations, pushing track-and-trace requirements (QR/smart chips) for most goods as part of circular-economy policy. Media & Community: The Brooklyn Book Festival returns for nine days (Sept. 20–27) with hundreds of authors and a large outdoor book market. Local Publishing Ecosystem: Rainier’s chamber is selling a “Summer Coupon Book” that funds small-business grants, including local shops and a bookstore. Publishing-adjacent Tech Policy: The CFPB will stop publishing consumer complaint narratives, a shift that could affect how financial institutions are publicly scrutinized.
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