Translation & Literary Experiment: Geetanjali Shree’s translated short-story collection Once Elephants Lived Here spotlights her genre-bending, rule-breaking approach to narrative. Books in Wartime: Kyiv’s Book Arsenal literary festival went ahead under repeated air-raid warnings, with evacuations during the run-up to a major missile and drone attack. Indie Book Retail Under Pressure: Australia’s independent bookshops keep shrinking fast—more than half closed between 2013 and 2023—raising the question of who will save local stores. Pride & Queer Publishing: A new Pride-focused comics push from GlobalComix spotlights LGBTQ+ creators across genres, while a UK campaign seeks the lesbian grandmothers who inspired a children’s picture book. Publishing Meets Politics: NYC schools released a “Know Your Rights” comic for immigrant families as deportations rise. Speculative Fiction Awards: Aotearoa’s inaugural Te Pae Tawhiti Speculative Fiction Awards shortlist highlights standout adult and genre work from the region. Industry Watch: Wiley’s $452M deal to acquire Emerald Publishing signals continued consolidation in publishing. Book-to-Screen Buzz: Rebecca Yarros shared fresh adaptation updates for Fourth Wing and The Things We Leave Unfinished.