Publishing Industry Shift: A new selfpublishing.com report says self-published titles now outnumber traditional books in the U.S. by more than five to one, with 2025 ISBN-registered output topping 4 million and audiobooks quietly overtaking ebooks. Royal Books in the Spotlight: Buckingham Palace issued a rare response to Earl Spencer’s memoir claim that King Charles told him “we’ll forget her soon enough” after Diana’s death, as the book’s release nears. Book Theft Alert: Four copies of Earl Spencer’s unreleased Diana memoir were stolen from a truck in the Netherlands, days before publication. Women & Color in Books: Award-winning comedian MESHELLE announced The Power of Knowing, a 101-lesson guide for girls and young women of color. Global Publishing & IP: WEBTOON Unscrolled shared what’s selling in print and how IP strategy turns webtoons into retailer-friendly collections. Anime Beyond the West: A look at how anime’s long history in the Middle East is reshaping fans into creators. Literary Events: The 2026 National Book Award longlists roll out for nonfiction and poetry, while NYC’s largest free book festival returns with 250+ publishers and readings.