AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublishing & Books: Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love (Knopf) is set for a Nov 10 release, with the publisher touting a first printing of 100,000 copies and an audio edition via Penguin Random House; the book traces her life from post-war Italy to India. Film Rights & Adaptations: Warner Bros. is in talks to secure feature rights to Allen Levi’s bestseller Theo of Golden, with Tom Hanks reportedly in talks to star; the novel’s global reach includes Italy. Literary Culture: A Yokohama exhibition marks the 100th anniversary of picture-book author Kako Satoshi, celebrating Little Daruma and other folklore-rooted characters. Food & Ideas: Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2026 returns to Turin (Sept 24–27) with “Biodiversity – Be Diversity,” bringing together voices on food justice and sustainable food systems. Media & Society: Goldman Sachs says AI is starting to pressure jobs, hitting entry-level roles hardest, especially in AI-exposed sectors like software publishing and call centers.
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