What Ismita is Looking For

Literary Fiction, Upmarket, New Adult, Short Story Collections. 

Specifically: Fiction in all genres that is informed by, or inspired by, the myths and superstitions of a culture. Fiction that features food service/restaurant culture. Satire, and humorous fiction that comes with a message or reveals a truth about people/society. 

Ismita is open to novels that fit these categories but have some genre-fiction elements (ie. literary fiction with a speculative twist). 

The most important elements that grab Ismita's attention are style and literary quality writing. 

Narrative Non-Fiction, Pop Culture, Humor, Memoir, Travel, Cookbooks, History, Sports

Specifically: Narrative non-fiction that discusses medicine or health in a way that is accessible and well researched. Non-fiction that makes the reader see their body in a different way. Cookbooks that explore a niche ingredient/theme and cookbooks that tell a story. Quirky and visually stunning coffee table books.

The most important elements that grab Ismita's attention are expertise and a surprising/niche topic.

Contemporary, Rom-Com, Novel-in-verse, Commercial

Specifically: YA rom-coms featuring desi teens. Retellings of classic stories that haven't been redone to death (no Shakespeare, King Arthur, etc) and that provide a twist or a fresh new take. A heist book. 

The most important elements that grab Ismita's attention are themes/situations that are true to the teen experience today and commercial quality.  

Southern settings, Italian settings, Gritty and Realist writing, Books that explore health/disability, Dark humor

Ismita will consider the following by request/referral ONLY:

High Fantasy

Prescriptive Non-Fiction

Children's Books
Adult Genre Fiction (Thriller, Romance, Sci-Fi, etc)