What I like to read
One of the best things about working on behalf of all the primary agents is the variety of books I get to read and help travel to new markets, from festive rom-coms to curl up with, to fast-paced thrillers that leave me scared to turn off the lights. I love a multi-generational epic novel which explores how a family responds to challenges, such as Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko, which resonated so strongly with me as a bi-racial Japanese/English person. I also appreciate sharp observations about the clash between cultures, which Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie masters so deftly in Americanah, and I fall hard for bittersweet, almost impossible love stories. I’m always keen to expand my horizons with smart non-fiction that looks at age-old subjects from new perspectives, and to nurture my own wellbeing with inspirational and self-care books. I consider myself very lucky to discover the work of brilliant writers in all kinds of genres, which means my ‘must read next’ list is always expanding…