Royal Memoir Fallout: Charles Spencer’s “Swan Song” is drawing heat for its icy, grievance-heavy take on the British royal family, with the palace reportedly pushing back on claims. Horror Reading Rush: October’s horror slate is stacked, from gothic and dark academia to Lovecraftian monsters and even a “Hamlet” reimagining—plus a spotlight on “Dive Bar at the End of the Road.” Shakespeare, Reframed: Wrexham University’s Michael Kerr Scott completes a Shakespeare trilogy with a time-travel psychotherapist angle on the playwright’s final months. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Colleen Hoover’s “Verity” is back in the spotlight as the film release drives renewed interest in the novel. Publishing & Translation Ethics: Estonian publishers warn that AI-assisted re-translations of classics are unethical and harmful to human translators. AI in Publishing: Publishers are also pushing back on AI translation practices, arguing they devalue translation labor and mislead readers. International Literary Stage: Ukraine lands as guest of honor at Italy’s Pisa Book Festival, with major programming for authors and illustrators. Sports Betting Meets Regulation: A major legal fight over prediction markets and sports wagering could reshape who regulates and taxes the fast-growing money stream.