President & Founder Janet Kobobel Grant

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Janet Kobobel Grant had two goals as a grade-schooler: to read all the books in the library and to write a novel each summer. Her dream was to win the Pulitzer Prize. Well, she never did read all those books, she seldom completed her summer writing project, and she certainly never won a Pulitzer Prize. But those unusual aspirations were indicative of her love of books.

She personally knows the pressures, uncertainties, and joys of writing because she’s had six nonfiction titles published, including one that received an ECPA Silver Medallion and another that was a Retailers Choice finalist.

But she understands the inside scoop on publishing as well, having helped to launch Here’s Life Publisher, managed her own imprint with Zondervan, which is a division of HarperCollins, and served as managing editor of books for Focus on the Family. Working in these capacities provided her with a strong publishing network, experience in negotiating contracts, and comprehension of each production stage a book must move through, from acquisition to printed matter.

Having founded Books & Such Literary Management in 1996, she has continued at the helm, adding five more agents. Her clients have appeared on such bestseller lists as the New York Times and USA Today as well as having won numerous notable writing awards. She has placed books with Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Hachette, Simon & Schuster, Tyndale House, Baker Publishing Group, Moody, Harvest House and numerous others.

Her desire to help authors create the most marketable, carefully-crafted manuscripts and to see those authors succeed in their careers was probably born in the library she frequented as a child. And while her long-ago goals weren’t met, her love of books has endured.

Janet acquires adult fiction & nonfiction books but is not looking for fantasy, horror, or science fiction.

Client Testimonials

“My career would have floundered long ago if it hadn’t been for my agent, Janet Grant. She has expertly walked this publishing trail with me with grace and pizzazz. I’ve written more than one hundred books and have seen the production of three Hallmark movies based on my Father Christmas novels. I couldn’t have done it without her. She is a rare gem, and I’m so grateful for all the behind-the-scenes hard work that happens at Books & Such Literary Management.”

Robin Jones Gunn, author with more than 5 million copies of her books sold worldwide

“I have worked with Janet Grant since 1997, and I am so thankful for her representation. Janet’s wisdom and guidance have greatly benefited my career. In the time we’ve worked together I’ve had more than seventy books published. Janet is involved in my projects from brainstorming through the writing and publishing process. I’ve always been able to count on her to steer me in the right direction. She’s also highly respected by all the publishers I’ve worked with. I’m looking forward to another 20+ years of collaboration!”

Tricia Goyer, USA Today best-selling author of 70+ books, including the Big Sky series and Seven Brides for Seven Bachelors series.

“Janet Grant has blessed me beyond measure as my agent and friend. She’s witty, savvy and knows the business like no one else. She fights for me when I need a champion and encourages me when I need support. She not only represents my books, but also represents me as an author. She’s helped me with contracts, career advice, and everything in between. I can’t recommend Janet highly enough. She’s one person you want in your corner and she’s never allowed to retire.”

Dani Pettrey, best-selling author of ten romantic suspense novels and the Chesapeake Valor Series, and winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award multiple times and the Holt Medallion twice.

“Cutting edge is the phrase that leaps to mind when I think of Janet Grant and Books & Such Literary. Knowing that I’m in the very best professional hands makes me a more confident author!”

Laura Frantz, best-selling author of historical fiction

“An author’s success has a lot to do with the kind of agent who stands beside them. Wisdom,
patience, and business savvy that only comes from years of experience are just a few of the
invaluable qualities that make Janet the best. We value her greatly, trust her completely, and
wouldn’t want anyone else alongside us as our literary agent and friend.”

Jonathan Catherman, best-selling author of Manual to Manhood, Manual to Middle School, and coauthor with wife Erica of Raising Them Ready.