Forthcoming, March 9, 2027
In The Road to Autocracy | How We Lost―and Can Recover―Our Democracy, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Hedrick Smith draws on decades of reporting to trace the forces that have weakened American democracy. He also offers a hopeful look at how its institutions and safeguards can be strengthened.
In The Man From Winesburg, Bruce Falconer offers a vivid portrait of Sherwood Anderson, author of Winesburg, Ohio, and a major influence on generations of American writers. The Man from Winesburg traces Anderson’s turbulent personal life, literary achievements, and search for meaning in a changing America.
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.
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