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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · 20h

Julia Phillips calls A GOOD ANIMAL "aching, exquisite." We couldn't agree more. Out in just a few months, Sara Maurer's debut is available for pre-order now: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · 4d

Rural life is a "gorgeous waltz" in Sara Maurer's novel of the UP, available for pre-order now ⭐

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · 7d

Ashlee & Becca are on the hunt for something new! Are they a fit for your WIP?

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · 9d

Our agents repping adult fiction & nonfiction would love to see your work ⭐

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · 25d

We fell in love with the "pitch perfect prose" of Sara Maurer's debut from the first line ⭐ Give her a pre-order, and you might too: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Sep 15

How do we "come to learn what love is?" ⭐ Sara Maurer's debut novel of star-crossed love in rural Michigan might tell you, available for pre-order now: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Sep 8

The praise keeps coming! Sara Maurer's debut novel is a "nostalgic and poignant coming-of-age," available for pre-order now: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Sep 1

Wonderful ⭐ Tremendous ⭐ Deeply Affecting ⭐
Sara Maurer's A GOOD ANIMAL is out everywhere 2/24/26, but available for pre-order now: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Aug 25

"written with nuance, kindness, and grit," Sara Maurer's debut A GOOD ANIMAL is available for pre-order ⭐ Purchase here or through your local independent bookseller: bookshop.org/p/books/a-go...

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Jul 3

"Powerfully personal and vivid" 🍄 Maria Pinto's fungal lens steals the show in FEARLESS, SLEEPLESS, DEATHLESS, available for pre-order now: uncpress.org/book/9781469...

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Jul 3

The Howland Literary office will be closed from 7/3 - 7/7.

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Jun 30

Ross Gay said of FEARLESS, SLEEPLESS, DEATHLESS "I have rarely encountered such a beautiful book." ⭐ Place your pre-order here: uncpress.org/book/9781469...

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Jun 23

Early praise is in for FEARLESS, SLEEPLESS, DEATHLESS ⭐ Coming this October, Maria Pinto's debut essay collection is available for pre-order now: uncpress.org/book/9781469...

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Jun 11

Join us in welcoming Esty Loveing-Downes to the Howland Literary team ✨ As she settles in, Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction.

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · May 30

Brier Marilyn is an author-illustrator who balances carefully coloring inside the lines with letting her artwork spill beyond them. She creates stories that blend humor and heart, with sunlit storytelling and illustrations that not only burst with color but are packed with hidden surprises.

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · May 27

Ashlee MacCallum is NOW OPEN to queries at Howland Literary!

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · May 25

Thank you for joining the agency in honoring this and every Memorial Day.

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Rebecca Angus @bookfairyangus.bsky.social · Apr 10

Team @howlandlit.bsky.social made me a gorgeous new #MSWL brochure. Here’s what I’m looking for when I open back up to queries in May.

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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social · Apr 15

Look at @howlandlit.bsky.social and @bookfairyangus.bsky.social supporting me so well! 🥹 I cannot wait for Take Your Kid to Publishing Day! So many amazing agents/authors/pub professionals are already signed up. It’s going to be special! #writingcommunity
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Audrey Barbakoff is ✨ON SUB ✨ @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social · Apr 25

Beyond excited to share this news! Pumpkin Shabbat 🎃 🍁 🍂 is on its way to fill your bookshelves with goofy giggles, fall fun, and Jewish joy!

I’m incredibly honored to collaborate with brilliant folks like @familiusbooks.bsky.social @bookfairyangus.bsky.social @howlandlit.bsky.social

Rebecca Angus @bookfairyangus.bsky.social · Apr 25

So excited to share my first deal since returning to agenting and joining Howland Lit! I can’t wait for the world
to meet @barbakoffbooks.bsky.social
pumpkin loving character who is determined to pumpkin-ify a perfect holiday.

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · May 9

We're thrilled to welcome Ashlee to the team!

Ashlee MacCallum @ashleedani.bsky.social · May 8

✨ANNOUNCEMENT✨

I am OVER THE MOON to announce I've joined the @HowlandLit team as a Junior Literary Agent! Before starting my own list, I'll be working with the incredible @bookfairyangus.bsky.social supporting #teambookfairy. It's the beginning of a crazy beautiful journey! Stay tuned!

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Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Apr 23

FIRST LOOK at the cover for FEARLESS, SLEEPLESS, DEATHLESS, coming this November from Great Circle Books.

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Apr 9

We're backlogged on GREAT work (and what a lucky problem to have). Rebecca is currently closed to queries, but will re-open in May.

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Apr 4

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT ⭐ Chelsea Wakelyn is the author of WHAT REMAINS OF ELSIE JANE, with an unsettlingly nostalgic next novel in the works.

Howland Literary @howlandlit.bsky.social · Feb 21

Gabriela & Becca have a new client together 👀 ✨ Join us in welcoming Sylvia Madrigal, author of adult literary fiction. Learn more about Sylvia & all of our authors at

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REPRESENTING AWARD-WINNING FICTION, NON-FICTION, YA LITERATURE, AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS.

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