Courtroom Fallout: Hadi Matar was convicted on federal terrorism charges for the 2022 Salman Rushdie stabbing, with prosecutors tying the attack to the 1989 fatwa over “The Satanic Verses,” while the defense argued the government couldn’t prove his state of mind. Publishing & Prizes: A Booker Prize debate flares as reading habits decline, putting the longlist’s role under the microscope. New Releases: Kristina Forest’s “The Unrequited Love Department” gets an excerpt and cover reveal ahead of a 2027 release, while P.J. Whitby’s “Lindsay’s Role” spotlights domestic power and control in a new literary novel. Author Spotlight: Amy M. Le’s memoir “From Broken to Brave” charts survival from war and refugee camps to open-heart surgery and reinvention. Global Book Markets: Keigo Higashino’s death sends his novels soaring on Taiwan bestseller lists, with multiple titles dominating both print and e-book charts. Accessibility & Disability: Samantha Maxwell says she was dismissed from jobs for using a wheelchair, and her autobiography “CP Isn’t Me” is getting audiobook support. Community Events: India’s Erode Book Festival returns with 230 stalls and a mass reading push, and Jacaranda Books launches a subscription service while expanding its team.