Literary agents looking for books about history — page 7
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want history, based on what they say on their public websites. “history” is a subject tag; its identifier is history. 272 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
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Agents (151–175 of 272)
In fiction, his particular interests are general commercial (including crime and thriller, book group, upmarket fiction), historical, SF and Fantasy. He is looking for entertaining and diverse stories, well-told with big…
She is most interested in narrative nonfiction, especially memoir, biography, history, and cultural criticism.
Says: “new and unexpected histories that are timeless but touch on present issues”
On the domestic side, Ethan is building his list of authors across both fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, he casts a wide net, but he generally thinks of his taste as something very human written in an uniqu…
Perhaps that's why I have such trouble limiting myself to just a few genres. I find it all fascinating! History, business, self-help, science, gardening, cookbooks, crafts, parenting, memoir, true crime and travel. Teach…
Says: “stories rooted in history”
Says: “histories of an idea”
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Says: “intellectual and social history”
Joy represents various genres of books, including projects in the following categories: narrative nonfiction, science, health, memoir, history, politics, self-help, investment, business, women’s and LGBTQ+ issues, parent…
She has a passion for immersive fiction and content-rich non-fiction. She also has a soft spot for military history. Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Business, Leadership, Self-Help, Lifestyle, History, Military…
Laura represents nonfiction across a wide range of categories, with particular interests in culture and pop culture, health and wellness, personal development, history, celebrity memoir, and humor. She is especially dra…
Says: “histories that haven't been told in a big way”
Says: “Lesser-known pieces of history or unique twists on historical tales”
Areas of interest include biography, criticism, history, memoir, and reportage, in areas including art and design, business, food, music, science, sports, travel, and urbanism. We champion deeply informed trade books (“…
Says: “previously little known historical facts and figures”
Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…
As an agent, Joanne represents a wide array of nonfiction. She has vast experience working with academics and experts in diverse fields, helping them develop and write books for a broad market. She also has a particula…
Hana is actively seeking Science Fiction & Fantasy (adult and YA): Romance: Book Club fiction Well-researched and accessible non-fiction in various topics including but not limited to: politics, social justice issues,…
Martha is actively seeking Upmarket commercial fiction Narrative non-fiction of all kinds, but especially investigative reporting, adventure, and science & nature Literary fiction Her list comprises literary fiction, up…
The agency represents titles with strong commercial potential in fashion, biography (especially music), autobiography, crafts, health, cookery and children's picture books. Other areas of interest include history, natura…
She loves reading nonfiction books about big ideas and is particularly drawn to smart, issue-driven books, especially those from journalists as well as writers with professional expertise, including science, psychology,…
Says: “history that fills a gap on the bookshelf”
Jane wants to see more… Women’s Commercial Fiction and Big Think Non-Fiction I love to read commercial and literary fiction, memoir, biography and history. I am very interested in current events, politics, legal subjec…
Miriam’s areas of interest include: literary and commercial fiction as well as some genre fiction, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, psychology, history, science, art, business books, and biography/memoir. Miriam wants…
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