In this month’s Download, we’re diving into:

• ⚖️ The AI Battle: Why Hachette and Cengage are joining the fight against Google Gemini—and the truth behind that "39-cent murder mystery" claim. (https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99457-publishers-seek-to-join-class-action-against-google.html)
• 🏒 The "Heated Rivalry" Effect: Why I’m officially hooked on HBO’s hockey drama, but also why I’ll never read the book (and my controversial rule for "reversing the order"). (https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/page-to-screen/article/99467-rachel-reid-s-heated-rivalry-is-feeling-the-love.html)
• 🎬 Adaptation Watch: My thoughts on The Housemaid’s box office success and what I’m expecting from Netflix’s His & Hers.
• 📖 Currently Reading Shelf: A status update on our Book Club picks as well as what I'm reading in my real-world clubs.
• 🔮 The February Briefing: Three must-order releases, including the new J.R. Ward high-fantasy debut and a thriller from Leodora Darlington.

I mention my "Golden Rule" in this episode: If I watch it first, I can't read the book. It’s officially "over" for the source material once I’ve seen the actors' faces.I want to know: Am I the only one who is this stubborn? Have you ever successfully read a book after watching the movie, or does it feel ruined for you, too?

Ep 557

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