J&K Books Crackdown: Jammu and Kashmir’s education authorities have ordered a full review of library books across government and private schools and coaching centres after a row over alleged “separatist” and “terror” glorification, with officials told to report any objectionable material and submit compliance certificates. Police Escalation: Counter-Intelligence teams visited Samagra Shiksha as part of an investigation into a library book profiling separatist leaders; the probe includes suspensions, blacklisting, and a review of procurement and approvals. Publishing Rights & Appointments: Orion has named Mat Watterson as Gollancz publisher, while Farshore promoted Sarah Levison to publishing director for its fiction and YA imprint Electric Monkey. Global Fair Calendar: Sharjah Book Authority set the Sharjah International Book Fair for Nov. 4–15, marking its 45th edition. AnimeExpo Licensing: Seven Seas licensed 15 new titles first revealed at AnimeExpo 2026, expanding English print and ebook offerings. AI & Translation Debate: A new discussion on using CAT tools and AI in literary translation spotlights concerns about how tech reshapes classic texts. Summer Reading Roundup: A major list of new releases highlights Daniel Mason, Rachel Aviv, Emeline Atwood and more.