Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast

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Agent Hot Takes: Why Your Query Hasn't Made it Out of the Slush Pile

October 07, 2026

We get a lot of questions as agents — but they all circle back to the same core one: What am I doing wrong? Why hasn't my query made it out of the slush pile? In this episode, host Jen Babakhan is joined by Barb Roose, Cynthia Ruchti, and Debbie Alsdorf for a candid round of agent hot takes. No judgment, no gatekeeping — just an honest peek behind the curtain at the things that are actually keeping queries from moving forward.  

How to Stay Miserable as a Writer

September 02, 2026

What if some of the things making you miserable as a writer are actually habits you've picked up along the way? In this episode of the Books & Such Literary Podcast, Barb Roose, Jen Babakhan, and Cynthia Ruchti have a candid (and slightly cheeky) conversation about four common habits that can make the writing journey harder than it needs to be. This episode covers: Taking rejection and critique personally and you'll be encouraged to remember that your identity is not your manuscript. Assu...

Lights,Camera,Query: Movie Quotes that Inspire Your Writing Life

August 05, 2026

 We spend a lot of time on our Books & Such podcast talking about craft, proposals, platform, and all the serious things and all of that matters. But this month, we're having a little fun. Host and Literary Agent, Jen Babakhan is joined by three Books & Such Literary Management agents, Barb Roose, Cynthia Ruchti, and Debbie Alsdorf for a conversation about movie quotes that could have been written about publishing. Because sometimes a single line from a movie captures something about this ind...

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The publicly listed emails for Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast: representation@booksandsuch.com and jen@booksandsuch.com.

How many listeners does Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast have?

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Who is an ideal guest for Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast?

Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Publishing professionals with substantial industry experience, such as a publisher or senior marketing leader. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership experience at a publishing house. Recent guests include Mark Rice.

How hard is it to get booked on Books & Such Literary Management The Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

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Recent episodes cover Publishing, Christian Publishing, Writing, Book Proposals, and Literary Agents. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.