Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency

Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency In the shifting scene of today's publishing industry, JVNLA is a locus of guidance, support, and partnership.

With over 45 years thriving, JVNLA is a literary agency defined by commitment and passion, led by a collaborative team dedicated to fostering writers' careers through every step of the publishing process. Our collaborative team redefines commitment and passion and our ideas seek out publishing's cutting edge with a bold business philosophy that has proved its worth.

🐾 The brillant  joined  on her latest episode of the ! A must listen as Dr. Carl Safina explores the emotional lives of ...
09/23/2025

🐾 The brillant joined on her latest episode of the !

A must listen as Dr. Carl Safina explores the emotional lives of animals and our sacred connection with them—especially our tight-knit bonds with our beloved dogs. 🐕 🐶

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📚🎉Happy Book Birthday to AMANDA by ! ⭐️“In 1926 England, two people—a young woman desperate to avoid her former lover an...
09/23/2025

📚🎉Happy Book Birthday to AMANDA by !

⭐️“In 1926 England, two people—a young woman desperate to avoid her former lover and that former lover, equally desperate to find her—struggle with despair and spiritual doubt... Cross tackles such small issues as faith, the Easter Rebellion, and British classism...That Cross’ voice—some combination of Edna O’Brien, Muriel Spark, and maybe a pinch of Jane Austen—comes from a contemporary American writer is hard to believe. Mesmerizing, haunting, hopeful.” (starred review)

“Sizzling with restrained eroticism, AMANDA is about two lovers driven apart by secrets and brought together again by irrepressible need... A scintillating historical novel about the potential revival of a star-crossed love.”

“Cross delivers an intense psychological drama set in the aftermath of WWI…It’s a nuanced tale of love and loss.”

“A profound literary work. Readers will be entranced by the wounded lovers and by Cross’s writing style, reminiscent of classic works like Jane Eyre and Rebecca.”

📚🎉 Happy Book Birthday to MY MOTHER, THE MERMAID CHASER by ! Told in dual POV, this gripping companion piece to My Fathe...
09/23/2025

📚🎉 Happy Book Birthday to MY MOTHER, THE MERMAID CHASER by !

Told in dual POV, this gripping companion piece to My Father, the Panda Killer, follows a teenage son who defies his sister’s wishes by searching for more information about their absent mother. Meanwhile, his mother’s poignant backstory reveals her struggle with grief and longing, culminating in her heart-wrenching decision to leave her children.

“A haunting, compassionate tribute to the children of war.”

“A haunting and beautiful reminder of the continual mending of the wounds from wars long past.” —Kim Johnson, author of This Is My America

“An achingly tender story that explores healing and trauma, asking what role our memories play in the fabric of family.” —Olivia A. Cole, author of Ariel Crashes a Train

“This book will make you question the people and world you thought you knew while showing you a more complex and compassionate reality. You will be changed forever.” —Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author

A fantastic review from  for AMANDA by , a poignant, atmospheric meditation on love, trauma, and redemption. Out tomorro...
09/22/2025

A fantastic review from for AMANDA by , a poignant, atmospheric meditation on love, trauma, and redemption.

Out tomorrow, 9/23, from ! 🎉

📚✨Happy Publication Day to THE VEGAN CREAMERY by ! A delectable collection of over 75 plant-based recipes for vegan butt...
09/16/2025

📚✨Happy Publication Day to THE VEGAN CREAMERY by !

A delectable collection of over 75 plant-based recipes for vegan butters, creams, cheeses, desserts, and more, from the award-winning chef and bestselling author of Artisan Vegan Cheese.

This beautifully photographed cookbook is packed with accessible, dairy-free recipes that celebrate innovation, flavor and sustainability.

📚✨Happy Publication Day to BIG KIDS, BIGGER FEELINGS by .and.sew, a powerful guide to supporting children’s social and e...
09/16/2025

📚✨Happy Publication Day to BIG KIDS, BIGGER FEELINGS by .and.sew, a powerful guide to supporting children’s social and emotional growth through the critical elementary years.

From the co-author of the NYT-bestselling TINY HUMANS, BIG EMOTIONS, this new book dives even deeper into the tools and strategies to help you respond to meltdowns, anxiety, friendship drama, and all the messy, beautiful moments of middle childhood.

We’re so excited that THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS is the   Pick for September! This unforgettable debut by  follows two remar...
09/15/2025

We’re so excited that THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS is the Pick for September!

This unforgettable debut by follows two remarkable women moving between postwar and Cold War-era America and the mysterious time space, a library filled with books containing the memories or those who bore witness to history.

Swipe ➡️ for a peek behind the scenes of a whirlwind weekend at and signing copies at the !

Congratulations to  who is a USA Today Bestseller with POWER ON! 🎮 🎉
09/03/2025

Congratulations to who is a USA Today Bestseller with POWER ON! 🎮 🎉

Happy Publication Day to REPAIR WITH SELF-CARE: Your Guide to the Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs by ! 🎉In this transformative ...
09/03/2025

Happy Publication Day to REPAIR WITH SELF-CARE: Your Guide to the Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs by ! 🎉

In this transformative guide, Forde presents a framework for prioritizing physical, emotional, and intellectual self-care. Through personal experiences and extensive research, she highlights the challenges uniquely faced by working mothers, especially those from marginalized communities.

“More than a self-help book—it’s a call to stop deprioritizing yourself and start living a more fulfilling life.”

“In this honest, empowering book, Forde helps mothers reclaim their time.”

“The book every burned-out, overextended mom has been waiting for, but didn’t know how to ask for. With equal parts clarity and generosity, Forde dismantles the myth of ‘balance’ and replaces it with a practical, deeply human roadmap for change.”

Soaking up the last summer nights under a focaccia moon. ⛺️🌕🎨 Art by .elana
08/28/2025

Soaking up the last summer nights under a focaccia moon. ⛺️🌕

🎨 Art by .elana

Happy Publication Day to THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS by ! 🎉✨A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK✨AN INDIE NEXT PICK✨BOOK OF ...
08/26/2025

Happy Publication Day to THE BOOK OF LOST HOURS by ! 🎉

✨A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK
✨AN INDIE NEXT PICK
✨BOOK OF THE MONTH PICK
✨LIBRARY READS BONUS PICK
✨SOLD IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES

“[An] engrossing debut….Gelfuso seamlessly blends elements of romance and fantasy into the twisty quest narrative, and packs excitement into every page. It’s a delight.”

“Book clubs, fans of Kaliane Bradley’s The Ministry of Time, and readers who enjoy books about magical libraries will find much to enjoy and discuss in this intriguing novel.”

“A mind-bending time-travel tale.”

“The Book of Lost Hours is a testament to the power of memory, the fragility of truth, and the enduring strength of the human heart. You’ll never look at time the same way again.” , NYT bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea

Happy Publication Day to POWER ON: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family by ! 🎉From “The Gamer Educator”, an ...
08/26/2025

Happy Publication Day to POWER ON: Managing Screen Time to Benefit the Whole Family by ! 🎉

From “The Gamer Educator”, an openminded guide to parenting alongside screens and gaming, offering practical solutions to managing your family’s screen time.​ 📺🎮📱

“The nuanced, thoughtful, and realistic approach to screen time that all parents need—without the fear-mongering or guilt often tied to technology discussions. POWER ON is a must-read book written by someone who genuinely enjoys video games, sees the value in screens, and understands technology’s role in childhood. Essential reading for parents raising kids in today’s tech-forward world.” , author of Actual Parenting

“Brandin uncovers how performative parenting, perfectionism and media fear-mongering have trained us to demonize “screen time” instead of figuring out how to make screens work for us and our families. Reading this, I felt a decade of guilt and judgment dropping away. I came away so much clearer on how to use screens to connect with kids and how to set the boundaries we need around them.” , NYT-bestselling author of FAT TALK

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