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This Book Should Never Have Been Published

The Bibliofilles

Show Notes

A book scandal has exploded and it’s raising serious questions about the future of publishing.

In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding a viral novel accused of being largely written by AI… a story that went from self-published success to being pulled from shelves almost overnight.

But this isn’t just about one book.

We explore how AI is quietly reshaping the literary world from self-publishing trends to major publishers missing the warning signs and ask the bigger question:

Can we still trust what we’re reading?

This is a conversation about creativity, authenticity, and where we draw the line.

Let us know your thoughts in the comments Would you read a book written by AI?

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