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Best Book Publishing Companies in New York City

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Antsu Literary Agency

Founded on a passion for exceptional storytelling, Antsu Literary Agency represents authors who dare to push boundaries and redefine genres.

Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.antsuliterary.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

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BOA Editions

Genres: Literary Fiction, Biographies & Memoirs, Diverse Literature, Poetry, Short Story, Nonfiction, and Fiction

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.boaeditions.org/

Diversity: Diverse Literature

Accepts unagented submissions

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Small press

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Joytime Killbox

Brian Wood

The Year of the Dog

Deborah Paredez

The OK End of Funny Town

Mark Polanzak

Ulysses Press

Genres: Cookbook, Fiction, Health & Wellbeing, Humor, Middle Grade, Mystery & Crime, Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Help, and Young Adult

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://ulyssespress.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

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Shukr

Gabrielle Deonath

The Little Book of Hermetic Principles

Amber D. Browne

Here to Make Friends

Hope Kelaher

Soho Press

Genres: Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Diverse Literature, Fiction, and Short Story

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://sohopress.com/

Diversity: Diverse Literature

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes Manuscript entries - View guidelines →

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The Fame Thief

Timothy Hallinan

Clark and Division

Naomi Hirahara

Blue Skinned Gods

SJ Sindu

Confluence Literary

Confluence Literary Agency was formed in 2026 through the merger of Bond Literary Agency and Copps Literary Services, uniting decades of industry expertise with a fresh vision for literary representation.

Genres: Children's, Cookbook, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Mystery & Crime, Nonfiction, Science Fiction, Thriller & Suspense, and Young Adult

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.confluencelit.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

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Joyful Pen Books

Rooted in the belief that education and storytelling are powerful tools for change, Joyful Pen publishes books that reflect the lived experiences, brilliance, and resilience of today’s children. The imprint champions stories that help young people see themselves as leaders, problem-solvers, and changemakers—while fostering a lifelong love of reading.

Genres: Children's, Fiction, and Picture Book

Part of: Sourcebooks

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://joyfulpenbooks.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

No

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Tuxtails Publishing, LLC

Genres: Action & Adventure, DIY, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Mystery & Crime, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Self-Help, and Short Story

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.tuxtailspublishing.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

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Small press

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Captain Jenkins: Flowers for Alcyon

Jessica Scott Romano

How to Be an American in Italy

Jessica Scott Romano

Beautiful in Death

Caroline Taylor

Berkley

Genres: Women's Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, and Fiction

Part of: Penguin Random House > Penguin Publishing Group > Berkley

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.penguin.com/publishers/berkley/

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes

Mid size

💥 Hit titles
The Kiss Quotient

Helen Hoang

Beach Read

Emily Henry

Dial A for Aunties

Jesse Q. Sutanto

Tor/Forge

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Horror, Mystery & Crime, Thriller & Suspense, Historical Fiction, Westerns, and Fiction

Part of: Macmillan > Tor/Forge

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.torforgeblog.com

Accepts unagented submissions

Yes

Mid size

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Mistborn

Brandon Sanderson

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell

Susanna Clarke

Wheel of Time

Robert Jordan

WayWord Books

Genres: Action & Adventure, Biographies & Memoirs, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery & Crime, Narrative Nonfiction, and Nonfiction

Location: New York City, US

Website: https://www.waywordbooks.com/

Accepts unagented submissions

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