12 Festive Books Set at Christmas
There are books ideal for reading at Christmas and there are books set at Christmas. […]
Literature
Read our reviews of translated literature, author spotlights, essays, and translator interviews to discover something new.
Early Murakami: Why You Should Read The Rat Trilogy
Cult icon. Literary superpower. Global phenomenon. These are just some of the words used to
There’s No Such Thing As An Easy Job By Kikuko Tsumura BOOK REVIEW
Translated from the Japanese by Polly Barton While I don’t know the complete shape of
8 Books to Make You Fall In Love With Rome
Rome is a city that certainly deserves its reputation – walking along the cobbled streets,
Theatre of War by Andrea Jeftanovic BOOK REVIEW
Translated from the Spanish by Frances Riddle One of 2020’s finest novels in translation, Theatre
The Pear Field by Nana Ekvtimishvili BOOK REVIEW
Translated from the Georgian by Elizabeth Heighway The Pear Field is a novel of juxtapositions.
Top 14 UK Indie Publishing Houses
The landscape of indie publishing is so rich and diverse right now. Risk of failure
Ordinary Misfortunes by Emily Jungmin Yoon BOOK REVIEW
Born in Busan, having grown up between South Korea and Canada, and currently residing in
10 Chilling Classic Japanese Ghost Stories
The ghosts and demons (yokai) of Japanese folklore represent some of the most imaginative, diverse,
Kobo Abe: 3 Must-Read Surreal Novels
Where do you start reading an author like Kobo Abe? The post-war Japanese author and