Forthcoming, September 8, 2026
In the War Room by Yonah Jeremy Bob and Elliot Kaufman provides a behind-the-scenes look at the leaders, debates, and intelligence shaping Israel’s response after October 7. Drawing on rare access to officials and sources, the book traces how Israel navigated a complex regional conflict and the challenges of confronting the Iranian proxy network.
Forthcoming, September 15, 2026
In The Opposite of Happiness, George Loewenstein offers a provocative rethinking of the emotions we try hardest to avoid. Drawing on decades of research and personal insight, he reveals how understanding our darker feelings can lead to greater clarity, connection, and self-acceptance.
In The Diversity Principle, David B. Oppenheimer, dubbed America’s “diversity detective” by The New Yorker, chronicles how diversity became a foundational value in higher education, commerce, and science over the past two centuries. He shows how the principle continues to shape intellectual and political life, even as it faces contemporary challenges.
Forthcoming, June 6, 2026
Gowanus Crossing by Vincent Coppola resurrects a lost Gowanus ruled by the twin authorities of the Church and the Mob. Told with dark humor and lyrical force, it traces a boy’s coming-of-age in a neighborhood where loyalty was law and survival was an art.
Forthcoming, April 21, 2026
Jeremy D. Popkin’s The First Emancipation reveals how revolutionary ideals of freedom and equality were tested against the institution of slavery, exposing both the triumphs and contradictions of the era. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous scholarship, Popkin traces the struggle that led to France’s groundbreaking 1794 abolition and the tragic reversal that followed.
From the moment Jews arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654, they encountered efforts to exclude them. In her book, Antisemitism, an American Tradition, Pamela S. Nadell shows how, across generations, American Jews have faced discrimination—and fought back with resilience and determination.
In Just Shine! How to Be a Better You, Sonia Sotomayor shares a sweet, powerful story inspired by her mother’s gift for helping others see their brilliance. With vibrant art by Jacqueline Alcántara, this book reminds children that the world is brighter when we all shine together. Also available in Spanish: ¡Solo brilla! Cómo ser la mejor versión de ti mismo
Through insider accounts and sharp analysis, While Israel Slept reveals how years of flawed assumptions and ignored warnings left Israel vulnerable to a shocking assault. Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot present a sobering look at the political and military missteps that allowed Hamas to strike at the heart of a nation once thought invincible.
In Out of Gaza | A Tale of Love, Exile, and Friendship, Katharina Galor follows Dima Mansour’s journey from Gaza to Belgium. Their unlikely friendship reveals shared histories of trauma and the enduring power of empathy.
In Bear With Me, historian Daniel Horowitz examines how bears evolved from fearsome symbols of the untamed frontier into global cultural celebrities, from Grizzly Adams to Winnie the Pooh. Known for his sharp cultural insights, Horowitz reveals what our changing relationship with bears says about American identity and imagination.
Peter and Amy Bernstein founded Bernstein Literary Agency in 2009. For over two decades, we have worked with over 100 brilliant authors around the globe and across a gamut of subjects to get their books published, and their stories told. We typically work on non-fiction projects, but we have helped bring many fiction books, children’s books, and the occasional cookbook to market. We work with authors in all stages of their careers, from experienced, award-winning, and bestselling ones to debut writers ready to take on the world.
Amitav Acharya
Esther Allen
Gerard Araud
Chris Bohjalian
Andrew Scott Cooper
Vincent Coppola
Eva Dou
Caldwell B., Esselstyn, Jr., M.D.
Bruce Falconer
Gillian Lipton
Sven Steinmo
Robert Suettinger
Tanzina Vega
Olajide Williams
Dalena Wright