Cambridge Plagiarism Fallout: The University of Cambridge launched an investigation into former professor Jason Arday’s academic qualifications and honorary appointments as he resigned, days before his memoir’s release—sparking fresh scrutiny of his biographical claims and the publishing deal. Political Memoir Spotlight: Sen. Thom Tillis is set to publish a HarperCollins book attacking Trump-era sycophants and “weirdos of the MAGA world,” adding another high-profile political title to the publishing pipeline. WNBA Book Buzz: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is reportedly shopping a tell-all that could trigger a bidding war, as her ESPN comments on transgender participation in women’s sports continue to fuel rallies and media backlash. Hybrid Publishing Rankings: Avenroth Hybrid Publishers landed No. 1 in Mirror Review’s 2026 hybrid publisher ranking, touting premium production plus promotion and bestseller campaigns. New Fiction Release: Claire Carusillo’s “The Responsible Party,” an autofictional, unreliable-narrator novel with a murder-mystery edge, is headed to shelves after major early praise. Kids’ Books & Community: Puke Ariki and Community Libraries named Steph Julian as its first writer in residence, with workshops tied to New Zealand Children’s Book Week. Publishing & AI Trust: A report warns Chinese AI firms face a shortage of high-quality Chinese training data, potentially slowing progress and widening gaps with Western models.