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Literary agency representing a diverse list of bestselling/award-winning authors. We ❤️ immersive reads, stories that move you, and ideas that make you think.

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The title of the slide is "Mysteries & thrillers." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is LIE BY THE POOL by Susan Walter, "for the mystery lover obsessed with Zillow listings." The second is DEAD & BREAKFAST by Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor, "for your sibling mourning the end of spooky season." The third is QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict, "for the aunt who wants to be BFFs with Agatha Christie."

The title of the slide is "Mysteries & thrillers." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is LIE BY THE POOL by Susan Walter, "for the mystery lover obsessed with Zillow listings." The second is DEAD & BREAKFAST by Kat Hillis & Rosiee Thor, "for your sibling mourning the end of spooky season." The third is QUEENS OF CRIME by Marie Benedict, "for the aunt who wants to be BFFs with Agatha Christie."

Or maybe you're looking to give something a little more mysterious...?

01.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The title of the slide is "Romance." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE by Claire Kann, "For the reality TV fan." The second is A LADY WOULD KNOW BETTER by Emma Theriault, "for the Bridgerton fan." The third is DROP DEAD by Lily Chu, "for the enemies-to-lovers enthusiast"

The title of the slide is "Romance." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE by Claire Kann, "For the reality TV fan." The second is A LADY WOULD KNOW BETTER by Emma Theriault, "for the Bridgerton fan." The third is DROP DEAD by Lily Chu, "for the enemies-to-lovers enthusiast"

A little romance can be fun at the holidays - here are a few of our romance titles for the romance reader!

01.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
The title of the slide is "Young Adult." there are two book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is THIS DARK DESCENT by kalyn Josephson, "for the romantasy-loving horse girl." The second is THE HEDGE WITCH OF FOXHALL by Anna Bright, "For the teen who wants to take to the woods."

The title of the slide is "Young Adult." there are two book covers on a blue background with gold accents. The first is THIS DARK DESCENT by kalyn Josephson, "for the romantasy-loving horse girl." The second is THE HEDGE WITCH OF FOXHALL by Anna Bright, "For the teen who wants to take to the woods."

Got a teenager in your life? Here are some options for the adventurous teen reader!

01.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
The title of the slide is "Middle Grade." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents: first, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by Victor Pineiro, "for the adventure loving preteen." Second, THE SECRETS OF LOVELACE ACADEMY, "for your middle-schooler who loves Einstein." Third, the Whatever After box set, "for your fairy-tale fancying avid reader."

The title of the slide is "Middle Grade." There are three book covers on a blue background with gold accents: first, THE ISLAND OF FORGOTTEN GODS by Victor Pineiro, "for the adventure loving preteen." Second, THE SECRETS OF LOVELACE ACADEMY, "for your middle-schooler who loves Einstein." Third, the Whatever After box set, "for your fairy-tale fancying avid reader."

For the slightly older kids, here are some suggestions for chapter book readers through middle grade readers!

01.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
Three book covers on a blue background with gold accents: A DRAGON FOR HANNUKAH by Sarah Mylnowski, "for the kid with the ambitious wishlist," HAROLD HATES TO HIBERNATE by Vern Kousky, "For the kid who won't go to bed," and THE LITTLEST FOOD CRITIC by Debbie Rigaud, "for the pickiest eater in the family." The title of the slide is PICTURE BOOKS

Three book covers on a blue background with gold accents: A DRAGON FOR HANNUKAH by Sarah Mylnowski, "for the kid with the ambitious wishlist," HAROLD HATES TO HIBERNATE by Vern Kousky, "For the kid who won't go to bed," and THE LITTLEST FOOD CRITIC by Debbie Rigaud, "for the pickiest eater in the family." The title of the slide is PICTURE BOOKS

For the littlest readers, here are some suggestions for picture books!

01.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
The words HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, BOOK EDITION on a blue background with gold accents. The LDLA logo is at the bottom in white.

The words HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE, BOOK EDITION on a blue background with gold accents. The LDLA logo is at the bottom in white.

*Mariah Carey voice* it's TIIIIIME! It's the holidays, which means it's time for the LDLA gift guide! Looking for a gift for a reader in your life? We've got something for all ages! You can find all these titles and more on our Bookshop.org page!

01.12.2025 20:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Attention lovers of historical fiction (and audiobooks!) Audible is running a sitewide sale through 12/8 - now's your chance to preorder Marie Benedict's next novel, DAUGHTER OF EGYPT! www.audible.com/pd/Daughter-...

01.12.2025 18:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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And talk about lucking out - @tantoraudio.bsky.social scored the first three books in the SURRENDER series and the first three books in the SINS & SCANDAL series from Lauren Smith! Congrats!!! So many fabulous #audiobooks coming your way!

24.11.2025 16:14 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Deal alert!!! We've got oodles of #audio announcements, starting with two titles by Asia Monique! Audiobooks of WYATT: THE BARLOWE MAFIA and MAYBE IN THIS LIFETIME will be produced by @tantoraudio.bsky.social! Congrats!!

24.11.2025 16:10 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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DEAL ALERT! Congrats to @nataliasylv.bsky.social - THE ASSOCIATION will be published by @littlebrown.bsky.social!!

19.11.2025 16:32 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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QUEENS OF CRIME is a @washingtonpost.com pick for Best Audiobooks of 2025!! Congrats to Marie Benedict!!

19.11.2025 16:18 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

See you tomorrow in Brooklyn, friends!

18.11.2025 01:37 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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Delicious burgers... for your ears! Congrats to George Motz! THE GREAT AMERICAN BURGER BOOK will soon be available in audio!

18.11.2025 15:56 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Congrats to Laura Piper Lee! ZOE BRENNAN, FIRST CRUSH is one of Audible's 2025 picks for best audiobook of the year!

17.11.2025 23:00 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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HAPPY PUB DAY to @kannclaire.bsky.social's THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE! Don't miss the book @libraryjournal.bsky.social said would stay with readers "long past the last page." (It was a starred review, too!)

11.11.2025 15:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

it's the last day! Don't miss your chance to win!

10.11.2025 17:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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OMG!!! Marie Benedict's next novel DAUGHTER OF EGYPT was selected by Zibby Books as one of their most anticipated reads of 2026!!

08.11.2025 16:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

There's still a few days left on this - don't miss your chance to win!

07.11.2025 19:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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And we also have the exciting sequel to Farrah Noorzad's first adventure, FARRAH NOORZAD AND THE REALM OF NIGHTMARES by Deeba Zargarpur!

04.11.2025 17:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We have a fabulous pub day Tuesday today! First up is the second graphic novel adaptation of Sarah Mylnowski's WHATEVER AFTER: IF THE SHOE FITS!

04.11.2025 17:47 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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And let's not leave the adults out of the fun! Check out these fun and spooky reads for adults from @sewendelauthor.bsky.social @susanwalter.bsky.social @kathillisauthor.bsky.social @rosieethor.bsky.social and Melissa Holtz!

31.10.2025 20:27 — 👍 8    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
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We've got spine-tingling reads for kids, including titles from @victorpineiro.bsky.social, @kalynjosephson.bsky.social @tracycgold.bsky.social and @lilymeade.bsky.social

31.10.2025 20:27 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Happy Halloween! It's officially spooky season. Time to light a candle and cozy up with a chilling read or two - we've got a scare for almost everyone!

31.10.2025 20:27 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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DEAL ALERT! Congrats to Eva Manalo and @kgisondi.bsky.social for RULES OF ENGAGEMENT!

31.10.2025 15:01 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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GIVEAWAY!!! Enter to win one of fifty ebook copies of @kannclaire.bsky.social's upcoming novel THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE!! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...

31.10.2025 14:50 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 2
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We love getting our finished copies in the office! Only a couple of weeks away from the pub day for @kannclaire.bsky.social's THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE - keep your eyes peeled for a #giveaway starting tomorrow 10/31!

30.10.2025 14:52 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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And Publisher's Weekly says "Zinnia's strength of will and self-respect make her an admirable heroine while Jordan's depth and eventual devotion are swoon-worthy. Readers will have no trouble rooting for these two." !!! @kannclaire.bsky.social

23.10.2025 14:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Booklist says "Readers will love getting to peek behind the reality-show curtains and seeing how this relationship blossoms off-camera." @kannclaire.bsky.social

23.10.2025 14:35 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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So excited to see the praise roll in for @kannclaire.bsky.social and THE MARRIAGE NARRATIVE! Library Journal says "Kann's latest will pull readers in quickly and won't let them go, staying with them long after the last page." A starred review! ⭐

23.10.2025 14:35 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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COVER REVEAL!!! Remember that deal we announced earlier? Head on over to the Goodreads Instagram account and check out the cover!! www.instagram.com/reel/DQHg9LY...

22.10.2025 20:24 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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