My 17-page 2025 Winter Reading Guide is live! The guide contains 45 recent and upcoming releases plus new titles in book series, fiction/nonfiction pairings, stellar mystery series and some anticipated spring and summer releases. All of these will make great reads for this winter and many are books you won’t see many other places; I strive to find those under-the-radar gems. If you are interested, fill out the Google form and submit a tip of your choosing.

Jon Baker

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Jon Baker runs Baker Literary Scouting, a full-service adult literary scouting company that advises and advocates on behalf of a select list of international publishers and domestic TV/film clients to find appropriate projects to publish in translation or to adapt for a variety of platforms. With over 15 years' experience in markets throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, he reads and recommends books that cover a broad spectrum of material, from fiction to non-fiction, commercial bestsellers to literary prize-winners.

Interview with Jon Baker - President, Baker Literary Scouting
July 7, 2022

Interview with Jon Baker - President, Baker Literary Scouting

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Jon provides an inside look at his job as a literary scout, how he got started and why he launched his own company, celebrity book club selection, the way the streaming industry has changed his job, the impact of Netflix on foreign markets, and much more.
Guest: Jon Baker