Publishing Economics: A new “From Pitch to Publication” look breaks down why book prices keep climbing even when inflation doesn’t fully explain it, noting publishers get only a small slice of the cover price after retailers and distribution. Reading Formats: A PLOS ONE study suggests physical books may help readers build story memory better than e-readers, thanks to stable tactile and spatial cues. Summer Reading Picks: Colorado booksellers at Explore Books recommend Liz Moore’s mystery “The God of the Woods” and Richard Powers’ “The Overstory,” while other outlets push big summer lists. Cultural History in Print: A short, 70-page decolonial rebuttal, “Interrogating Macaulay,” challenges T.B. Macaulay’s 1835 minute; meanwhile, a piece on Miriam Makeba’s “Soweto Blues” ties a classic song to the June 16 uprising. Awards & New Voices: The Women’s Prize names Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet winners; North England’s New Northern Poets cohort unveils six emerging poets. Kids & Community Books: A Portage la Prairie mom is fundraising to publish a children’s book born from a bedtime hand-washing battle, and a NYC rescue story “The Kitty Who Sits Pretty” lands in stores. AI & Policy Pressure: Publishers face fresh scrutiny over AI use policies as debates continue, including new concerns around how platforms handle content.