Lester Literary Agency

Over the years, Lester Agency has cultivated a robust catalog of fiction. This includes literary, upmarket, and commercial works, encompassing both contemporary pieces and modern classics. To name a few, the Agency has actively managed the classical works of distinguished authors such as Francoise Sagan, Henry Miller, Maurice Druon, André Maurois, Nina Berberova, Boris Vian, Henri Troyat, and Alain Robbe-Grillet. We have also proudly promoted and contributed to the international success of several prominent contemporary French authors, including Jean-Baptiste Andrea (Prix Goncourt 2023), Neige Sinno (Prix Fémina 2023), Marie Vareille, Jean-Paul Dubois (Prix Goncourt 2019), Éric Vuillard (Prix Goncourt 2017), Nicolas Mathieu (Prix Goncourt 2018), Jean Echenoz (Prix Goncourt 1999), Mathias Enard (Prix Goncourt 2015), Anna Gavalda, Laurent Gaudé (Prix Goncourt 2004), Jean-Christophe Grangé, Jean-Michel Guenassia, Christian Jacq, Pierre Lemaitre (Prix Goncourt 2013), Marc Levy, Agnès Martin-Lugand, Guillaume Musso, Amélie Nothomb, Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt, Didier Van Cauwelaert (Prix Goncourt 1994), Franck Thilliez, Bernard Werber, Maxime Chattam, Virginie Grimaldi, and Olivier Norek, among others. 

 

In keeping with current trends, the agency has developed a strong list of French romance, romantasy, and #booktok phenomenons, ensuring we remain at the forefront of popular genres. 

 

We also offer a diverse range of non-fiction titles, particularly in areas such as history, social sciences, current affairs, journalistic investigations, psychology, self-help, parenting, lifestyle, and cookbooks.

 

Another significant area of our expertise lies in the representation of children’s books. This includes picture books, middle grade, YA, and graphic novels for both children and adults, showcasing our commitment to supporting literature for all ages.