Parade | January 14, 2020

“Stories that get under your skin. That’s what you can expect from Karin Slaughter’s domestic crime thrillers. As she returns this summer to her popular Will Trent series with The Silent Wife (William Morrow), it’s not lost on the best-selling author that her 20th book, despite the dark nature of her writing, means that good fortune has followed her.

’I feel really fortunate because there are a lot of writers out there struggling, and my take home from that is I need to earn it every day,’ she says. ‘I’m proud that I’ve held to the choice to write about recovery and the kind of expectations that women tie themselves in knots over when they become victims of violence.’

Slaughter’s The Silent Wife re-introduces Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Will Trent as he investigates a young woman’s brutal murder. The trail goes cold, but when a chance assignment takes Trent to the state penitentiary, it’s a prisoner who recognizes the attack, which looks identical to the one he was accused of eight years earlier. As Trent digs into both crimes, it’s clear that the original case must first be solved, but a decade has passed, and so have memories, witnesses and evidence. Everyone’s favorite medical examiner, Sara Linton, must help Trent hunt down a ruthless murderer.

As excitement builds for the summer release, Parade.com is presenting the highly-anticipated cover of The Silent Wife for the first time here!”

Follow the link above to get a first glimpse of the cover for The Silent Wife and to read an interview with the legendary crime writer, Karin Slaughter!

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Bustle | January 10, 2020

“Was ‘reading more’ one of your 2020 goals? Sometimes the options of where to start and what to read can be overwhelming — there is no shortage of content out there — but if horror and thrillers are your genre, Goodreads users have your back. Below is a list of the top 10 most anticipated thrillers of 2020, plus everything you need to know about the year's hottest picks.”

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen was included in this fabulous round-up! Follow the link above to read more.

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The Millions | January 8, 2020

“The year has gotten off to a rocky start worldwide, but we hope this semi-annual Millions tradition will be a bright spot. We seem to say this every year, but at 140-something books, this is truly our most gratuitously enormous Preview to date. And yet there are even more books to be read in the first half of this year! As usual, we will continue with our monthly previews, beginning in February. Hop into the comments to let us know what we missed, and look out for the second-half Preview in July!”

My Mother’s House by Francesca Momplaisir and Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma were included on this list! Follow the link above to read more.

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EW | January 7, 2020

“The iconic Chilean author Isabel Allende will publish her latest novel, A Long Petal of the Sea, on Jan. 21. Ahead of the release of the decades-spanning epic, which tells the story of two young people who make Chile their new home in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, Allende reflects on the books that influenced her life — and which of her own novels she’d like to see on the big screen.”

The fabulous author Isabel Allende mentioned Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis as one of her favorite books from 2019 by a Latinx writer! Follow the link above to read the full article.

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MPR News | January 7, 2020

“2019 is over, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss some of the best books published last year. 

Three bibliophiles share their favorite overlooked titles.”

Kerri Miller, MPR News host, selected Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis as one of her favorite books of 2019! Follow the link above to read the full list or listen to the show.

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The Everygirl | January 5, 2020

“As of December 15, when I’m submitting this article, I have read 111 books in 2019. Most were good, some were fantastic, and a few (but fortunately very few) were quite awful. To help guide you in your 2020 reading, I’ve selected 10 books I read this year that I would recommend to any Everygirl. These aren’t necessarily my favorite 10 books, as I intentionally picked books to appeal to different reading tastes, but I thought each of these books was excellent in its own right.

Of course, I have my own personal reading tastes as well, so here’s a quick rundown of my year in reading to give you an idea of my biases and blind spots: 82 of the 111 books I read were fiction. 94 were written by women, and 63 were written by People of Color. I listened to 27 audiobooks and read the other 84 titles in print or on my Kindle. As you can see, my reading skews heavily toward fiction written by women (and often about women), which I hope everyone will read more of this year.

Throughout my year in reading, I read books that made me laugh, books that made me angry, books that made me cry, and (the best) books that made me turn the final page, close my eyes to savor the last words, and then immediately text my book club friends to suggest what we should read next. Because I can’t text all of you, please consider these my heartfelt recommendations for what you should read in 2020.

Happy reading!”

Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis is in great company on this list! Follow the link above to read more.

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Paste Magazine | January 2, 2020

“From fantasy epics to historical fiction sagas to contemporary thrillers, 2020 boasts amazing novel releases from both debut and established authors. This list includes the 25 books we’re the most excited about, all of which hit shelves between January and May this year. Check out the must-read titles below, which are listed in order of release date.”

My Mother’s House by Francesca Momplaisir—which will be published May 12, 2020—was included in this round-up! Follow the link above for more.

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Electric Literature | January 2, 2020

“These are 2020 books by women and nonbinary writers of color that I personally happen to be excited about. It’s one list, inevitably incomplete. (If you see a book missing, please feel very welcome to post about it on social media, preorder it from your local bookstore, request it from your library, or, perhaps, all of the above.) Also incomplete is the term ‘of color,’ a flawed, complicated label with varied and ever-changing valences in and outside of the U.S. Finally, I love reading poetry, and such books of poetry are coming up in 2020—Natalie Diaz! Danez Smith! Monica Sok!—but I’m not as aware of what’s forthcoming from poets, so I’ve limited myself to prose.”

Author R.O. Kwon selected Book of the Little Axe by Lauren Francis-Sharma as part of this round-up! Follow the link above to read more.

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Ms. Magazine | January 1, 2020

“While it had its ups and downs, 2019 was a great year for books written by women, trans and gender nonconforming writers and other historically marginalized writers. This year is shaping up to be even better—as evidenced by the 86 books in this very 2020 preview!”

My Mother’s House by Francesca Momplaisir was included in this fabulous round-up. Follow the link above to see the full list.

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NBC Latino | December 30, 2019

“2019 was yet another extraordinary year for fans of Latino literature.

Among the year’s highlights are Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s ‘Sabrina & Corina,’ a debut collection of stories that was named a finalist for the National Book Award in fiction; Angie Cruz’s ‘Dominicana,’ a novel that launched Good Morning America’s Cover to Cover book club, and Carmen Maria Machado’s ‘In the Dream House,’ whose inventive approach to narrative single-handedly reimagined the memoir.

These three books will continue to be talked about in 2020 and beyond. Aside from these, here are 10 other noteworthy books by and about Latinos you might want to add to the list of titles you plan to explore in the coming year.”

Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis was included on this fabulous list! Follow the link above to learn more.

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Kirkus | December 18, 2019

Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks is a Kirkus Best YA Romance of 2019!! Follow the link above to see the full list.

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Vogue | December 17, 2019

“A new year is upon us, which means all-new reading material. 2019 was a great year for books, with writers like Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Sally Rooney, Bernardine Evaristo, and Helen Oyeyemi taking the literary world by storm. Still, we have a sneaky feeling that 2020 'could shape up to be just as good for bookworms; below, find the books we’re most excited to read next year.”

My Mother’s House by Francesca Momplaisir was included in this fabulous round-up! Follow the link above to see the full list.

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Texas Monthly | December 17, 2019

“The last year of this decade has been a particularly strong one for Texas literature, from Stephen Harrigan’s history-redefining look at the state to the debut works of Houston-bred authors Bryan Washington and Jia Tolentino being recognized on the New York Times list of one hundred notable books. As we’ve done for the past two years, Texas Monthly asked some of our favorite Texas authors to share their favorite books they read in 2019. With recommendations that range from poetry to mystery to romance to historical fiction, there’s something for every kind of book lover to get into.”

Both Cantoras by Carolina De Robertis and Fake Like Me by Barbara Bourland were nominated for this list! Follow the link above to read more.

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Goodreads | December 11, 2019

“This year’s Goodreads Choice Award for Graphic Novels & Comics goes to celebrated author Rainbow Rowell and Eisner Award–winning illustrator Faith Erin Hicks for their lovely collaboration, Pumpkinheads. The world’s best pumpkin patch, it turns out, is located in Omaha, Nebraska. High school pals Deja and Josiah are planning their last season together. Autumn arrives! Besties unite! Adventure ensues!”

Congratulations to Pumpkinheads! Follow the link above to see the full list of nominees and learn more.

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Publishers Weekly | December 11, 2019

“Following on the heels of the first all-female spacewalk in October 2019 comes a timely graphic novel from the pair behind Primates. This latest offering examines the hurdles, triumphs, politics, and prejudices surrounding the first women astronauts. Lively cartoon panels depict multiple stories, from the Mercury 13 and Women in Space Program, which dead-ends amid the U.S. race; to Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova’s milestone flight as the first female in space; and, finally, to the recruitment and training of American women astronauts, including Sally Ride, in the 1970s. Tying all of these stories together is the narrative voice, that of former U.S. astronaut Mary Cleave, whom the authors interviewed extensively. Her NASA training and two space shuttle missions are the focus of the book’s second half, and her character’s colloquial storytelling, humorous observations, and asides are highlights—Wicks and Ottaviani skillfully capture Cleave’s infectious enthusiasm up to the last page.”

Astronauts by Jim Ottaviani and Maris Wicks received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! Follow the link above to read more.

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LA Weekly | December 9, 2019

“There are a handful of historical women of color whose names we all know due to their bravery and significance as activists. Harriet Tubman. Rosa Parks. Ida B. Wells. Angela Davis. These figures were not alone in their fervor and fights for equality, but their resistance to oppression was so bold they could not be ignored, even if it meant putting themselves in danger to right wrongs against their people and create change. It’s not too far a reach to say that San Fernando Valley native Patrisse Khan-Cullors deserves recognition alongside these iconic social justice figures, or that one day children will be reading about her in history books as they do those powerful women. They should be, anyway.”

Patrisse Khan-Cullors was profiled in a fantastic article in LA Weekly. Follow the link above to read the entire piece.

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December 6, 2019

Executive Assistant to the Founder and Owner
Victoria Sanders & Associates

Seeking well-organized candidate with strong communication skills for challenging administrative job at a fast-paced boutique literary agency. Ability to maintain a thoughtful, active, engaged, and present approach to all tasks (even those that may seem pedestrian) is important in this position. Candidate should be comfortable working in an open floor plan and have the ability to switch tasks/priorities as needed.

Normal working hours are Monday-Friday from 9:30am-6:00pm, but candidate must be willing and able to be the after-hours emergency contact when needed and to work after normal business hours when needed. We represent writers of commercial fiction, non-fiction, literary fiction, children’s literature, and graphic novels. Interest in any or all of these areas is desired.  

Candidates will be asked to display examples of their organizational skills. We are looking for a candidate who is succinct and clear in verbal and written communications. We are only accepting resumes from candidates who are willing to relocate or live within a 45 minute commute of Stone Ridge, New York.  

Please review our website (www.victoriasanders.com) prior to submitting your resume and a letter expressing your specific interest and qualifications. Must love dogs.  

Salary is commensurate with experience.  

Specific duties include:

• Answer calls and transfer calls appropriately (must have excellent phone presence & etiquette)

• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, UPS, FedEx (all aspects of shipping and tracking packages)

• General office duties (e.g. paper and electronic filing)

• Manage the owner’s calendar and meetings

• Liaise with clients (transmit royalty statements, trouble-shoot book tour mishaps (e.g. lost luggage))

• Office maintenance and personal assistant duties (daily trash emptying, ordering and stocking supplies and books, errands)

 Candidate should have the following skills:

• Previous office experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat (typing is required)

• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, and/or Photo Shop a plus but not required.

Interested parties should:

Send cover letter with resume and references to: Jessica Spivey at jspivey@victoriasanders.com. No calls please.

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LitHub | December 4, 2019

The Reading Women podcast has awarded Cantoras the 2019 Fiction Reading Women award! The link above will send you to a transcript of the podcast, as well as a link to hear the entire episode.

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