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What Ali is looking for
Ali loves books that show her a new corner of the world or unexpected facet of human experience through an original, surprising voice. For nonfiction, Ali seeks serious and narrative nonfiction, pop science, memoir, evidence-based self-help, and cookbooks. She is looking for upmarket fiction in the rom-com, thriller, and horror genres and literary fiction with a commercial hook. She loves books with a speculative element. She is interested in voicey, fun YA novels that explore deeper issues and challenge readers’ world views. Find out more on what she’s looking for on her Manuscript Wish List .
Notable sales & clients
- The Art of Exile by Andrea Max
- The Computer Always Wins by Elliot Lichtman
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What genres does Ali Lake represent?
Ali Lake represents Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Romance, Thriller, Horror, Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Memoir.
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