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What Elly is looking for
For non-fiction, Elly likes books that give an insight into worlds we don’t know much about – that educate, illuminate and transport. She is particularly looking for writers of: memoir, history, nature, science, self-development, original thinking, lifestyle, food and entertainment. She is also keen to find book group fiction, be it commercial women’s stories with engaging characters and uplifting plots, or gripping thrillers to get readers talking.
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What genres does Elly James represent?
Elly James represents Thriller, Memoir, Nonfiction.
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