Andy Ross

About

I started my literary agency in February, 2008. Prior to becoming an agent, I was the owner of Cody's Books in Berkeley, California for 30 years.
I represent authors who write books in a wide range of subjects including: narrative non-fiction, science, journalism, history, current affairs, contemporary culture, religion, children's books and commercial and literary fiction. Authors I represent include: Daniel Ellsberg, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Fritjof Capra, Susan Griffin, Erik Tarloff, Daniel Boyarin, Mary Jo McConahay, Mark Goldblatt, David Dayen, Alisa Valdes and Peter Richardson. I am eager to work with projects in most genres as long as the subject or its treatment is smart, original, and will appeal to a wide readership.

Country & Year Established

United States

Agent since 2008

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Member of AALA

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For literary, commercial, and children's fiction, I have only one requirement--a simple one--that the writing reveal the terrain of that vast and unexplored country, the human heart.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Children.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Novel

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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In narrative non-fiction I look for writing with a strong voice and robust narrative arc. I like books that tell a big story about culture and society by authors with the authority to write about their subject.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Lengths:

Book

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Personal.

Topics:

History.
Literature/Books: See guidelines.
Memoir.
Religion/Spirituality.
Science.
Society/Culture: General, Current events.
Other: See guidelines.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.

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Last Updated: 12 Aug 2026

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