Literary agents looking for books about philosophy
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want philosophy, based on what they say on their public websites. “philosophy” is a subject tag; its identifier is philosophy. 43 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.
Agents (1–25 of 43)
I specialise in non-fiction, seeking fresh, expert perspectives on history, science, nature, politics, big ideas, smart thinking, economics, health, and the arts. I am particularly interested in writers who can open rea…
Jen Marshall represents acclaimed and bestselling nonfiction projects such Melissa Murray’s THE TRUMP INDICTMENTS, a 2024 #1 New York Times bestseller, Marisa Meltzer’s GLOSSY, a 2023 New York Times bestseller and a New…
I represent writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, among them a number of bestselling and prize-winning authors. When I read something new, I want to be surprised and to feel transported. In fiction, I admire story…
He has worked with a wide range of bestselling and prize-winning authors of upmarket non-fiction History & archaeology: He commissioned books by bestselling historians including Julia Boyd, Simon Jenkins, and Sinclair M…
I represent a diverse range of narrative non-fiction and have always been attracted to memoir, (I was the agent for H is for Hawk). Working with books that change the way we see the world or can deftly interweave multipl…
I represent fiction, non-fiction and children's authors across genres. For a sense of the kinds of books I work on and am looking for, see our client list and my reading list below. The books I love might challenge me…
I have been building a list of adult non-fiction and children’s fiction writers since 2001. In non-fiction, I particularly love history and philosophy and biography, especially from authors who have the academic credent…
I represent historical thriller writers, contemporary and historical literary novelists, upmarket genre and bookclub fiction, science writers, food writers, historians, nature writers, music journalists, memoirists, and…
Charlie represents a wide range of fiction and non-fiction, both literary and commercial. He is looking for original work and to build long-lasting and significant careers for his clients. Charlie is looking for stimula…
In fiction, I am looking for anything extraordinary and precise, in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill and Gwendoline Riley. Work that pulls apart the strands of the everyday and weaves them into powerful, elegant…
I read crime fiction obsessively and unputdownable is my favourite blurb adjective but I have eclectic taste and also love a wide range of literary fiction and non-fiction which makes you think and question the world we…
What I’m looking for: A voracious reader since I excitedly ran into a bookcase and split open my forehead aged 6, I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an ex…
She is seeking non-fiction authors in categories ranging from history, philosophy, and the ancient world to fashion, culture, the arts, and emerging science and technology who want to use their expertise to render the hi…
He is a passionate advocate for non-fiction in all its forms—whether it’s narrative-driven storytelling, prescriptive guides, self-help or beautifully illustrated works. His interests span cookery, history, philosophy, e…
She works with a list of writers ranging from exciting new voices in literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, to award-winning food writers and academics, with several prize-winners and Sunday Times bestsellers on her…
I have my own list of authors writing in the literary fiction, non-fiction and upmarket genre space. Although I consider myself an open-minded reader, my taste tends to lean towards literary and book club fiction. I am…
I represent authors across a wide range of non-fiction, from popular science, philosophy and humour to business and memoir, working closely with authors according to their needs, developing ideas, building promotional st…
Working out of Aevitas’s New York office, von Mehren is interested in narratives in the areas of business, history, memoir, popular culture and science, books that help us live our best lives, literary, book club, and hi…
Laura Nolan represents an eclectic list of New York Times bestselling investigative journalists, thought leaders, doctors, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities who inspire, entertain, educate and are striving to upe…
I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and pay attention at a sentence level. Be it a multi-generational family saga or an anatomy of a single day, I am drawn to novels that can balance…
I am building an exciting literary fiction and non-fiction list, and I am also lucky enough to work across DHA managing director Lizzy Kremer’s list of internationally bestselling writers. In terms of fiction, I am look…
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