Literary agents who mention The Wedding People
Phrasemill lists literary agents who mention The Wedding People by Alison Espach on their public websites — including “in the vein of” and books they say they have enjoyed, not only titles labelled as comparables. This is not a list of similar agents. 28 agents currently mention it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. Each agent below mentioned this book on their public website. How we source data.
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At The Book Group, Caitlin is interested in representing commercial and book club fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, elevated mysteries & thrillers, and a wide array of nonfiction, especially platform-driven and prescrip…
I read to get into other people's heads, so I'm always looking for character-led fiction, particularly those in the contemporary book club, upmarket, or crossover literary spaces. I love reading about unusual character…
I am always looking for fiction with a unique voice and above all a compelling plot-driver story. I love unusual perspectives, dark twists and sharp writing. At the moment I’m particularly on the lookout for really fres…
I am an Associate Agent a Watson, Little and I am building my list with writers of fiction and non-fiction who I can work closely and considerately with to build a career. I am actively looking for voices that continue t…
Clare is building both the Darley Anderson Children’s Agency and the Darley Anderson Illustration Agency lists and also represents a boutique list of commercial adult fiction in both the UK and US. Clare’s very busy wit…
I represent a wide range of authors, including prize-winners and Sunday Times and USA Today bestsellers, and am actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction across a variety of genres. With fiction, my wishl…
She is actively taking on new clients, in addition to offering UK representation to our diverse roster of US-based authors. Fiona represents adult fiction and non-fiction and is actively taking on new clients. In fictio…
Hayley is a Director and Literary Agent representing writers of commercial and bookclub fiction across all genres. I’m particularly drawn to a strong hook and one line pitch – a setting, structure, or a ‘what if’ that c…
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
she champions award-winning debuts, commercial book club fiction, and expert-driven nonfiction at the forefront of culture Jamie represents novelists, journalists, and experts in art, food, sobriety, finance, and millen…
I’m looking for stories that surprise and delight, characters I can’t stop thinking about, tropes turned on their ears, and, above all, sharp writing. I’d love to find the charm, wit, and twists of The Wedding People by…
In fiction she is looking for smart, compelling writing across the spectrum from commercial to literary, particularly when it opens a door into a previously inaccessible world or experience (Crazy Rich Asians, Prep), exp…
Kiya joined Paper Literary in 2025 with a focus on building a list of new and exciting voices in fiction (and selective non-fiction). She has sold multiple six-figure deals in both the UK and US, and is keenly seeking b…
Literary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable or complicated relationship dynamics and leave the reader grappling long after the last page is read (Intermezzo, Little Fires Everywhere, All Adults…
I have a broad list across different genres of fiction, alongside a smaller non-fiction and children’s book list, and I’m always looking for new and exciting projects. I love working on literary fiction and upmarket com…
Laurie Robertson is an agent representing books and journalism, and is actively building a list of adult fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side she represents a range of genres, alongside a smaller non-fiction lis…
I am looking for literary and book-club novels, especially novels that represent working-class people or children going through difficult circumstances (think Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, My Name is Leon by Kit de Waa…
Madeleine reads across all areas of fiction but is immediately drawn to powerful, voice-led book club fiction with irresistible protagonists and themes that spark up conversations. She loves a literary voice that lingers…
Fiction: Literary fiction (think big, sweeping narratives and multigenerational sagas that span locations and time like Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing or Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life), upmarket book club fiction that doesn’t s…
Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…
Paige loves to represent commercial and upscale fiction, particularly mystery, thriller, suspense, as well as women’s fiction and romance genres. She also represents narrative and prescriptive nonfiction by authors with…
She represents adult fiction that sits neatly in the sweet spot: books with a meaty plot that are beautifully written with big themes and an engaging voice. Crime and thriller authors, especially fast paced and hooky ps…
“Whether literary or commercial, I generally prefer darker stories – my favourite books centre characters with tragic fates, dark pasts or buried trauma.” Rachel is actively growing her list across a wide variety of gen…
Rachel is a Literary Agent working with the agency’s bestselling brand authors and building a list in literary, upmarket and book club fiction, as well as select narrative non-fiction. As a literary agent, she represent…