Welcome to the Lennon-Ritchie Agency

We’re an internationally focused literary and rights agency based in Cape Town, South Africa.

What’s New

Antjie Krog’s lifetime achievements and contributions to literature were commemorated at the University of Johannesburg’s Spring Graduation Ceremony last week.

October 17, 2025

Sven Axelrad’s second quirky charming novel, GOD’S POCKET is shortlisted for the Sunday Times fiction prize.🏆His debut BURIED TREASURE was shortlisted last year.

October 17, 2025

Be on the lookout for Gareth Crocker’s NOW YOU BLEED, the second book in the propulsive Ruben Ellis thriller series, hitting shelves soon.

October 17, 2025

Dr. Adriana Marais navigates the important questions prompted by space exploration in News24 interview.

October 16, 2025

The beautifully poignant novel, AN UNUSUAL GRIEF, has been longlisted for a Nigeria Prize for Literature. Congratulations to Yewande Omotoso!

August 19, 2025

Wamuwi Mbao’s insightful review of Antjie Krog’s ‘exceptional autobiographical novel’ BLOOD’S INNER RHYME is in the current vol. of the Johannesburg Review of Books.

August 15, 2025

Open Book Fest is upon us once again!📖 Here’s a peek at what the LRA authors will be up to next month.

August 12, 2025

Dr. Adriana Marais, writer of OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO THE NEXT, was highlighted by the Gauteng Tourism Authority for her trailblazing work in her field.

August 12, 2025

Five LRA titles are on the The Sunday Times Literary Awards Longlist.

August 4, 2025

Congratulations to Antjie Krog 🎓 Her impact on South Africa’s literary world will be recognised at the University of Johannesburg’s 2025 Graduation Ceremony.

August 4, 2025

Publishing Partners

The Lennon-Ritchie Agency works with the following publishers, selling international, subsidiary, translation, and film/television rights in their titles.

Book to Screen

The sale of books for stage and film/TV adaptation is fast becoming an area of expertise for the Lennon-Ritchie Agency. If you’re a producer looking for titles to adapt, email us here for a list of available titles.