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New translated books fiction poetry 2026
Six new international fiction and poetry titles in translation are highlighted for September 2026, exploring identity, history, and societal critique
Karim Kattan's Eden at Dawn is a National Book Award
Karim Kattan's French novel Eden at Dawn, translated by Jeffrey Zuckerman, is a finalist for the National Book Award for Translated Literature.
Independent Press Nonfiction Bestsellers for September 2026
Emily Wilson's 'Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea' leads the latest chart of top-selling nonfiction from independent publishers, featuring works on...
Mois de l'Imaginaire Celebrates 10th Edition
The 10th edition of the Mois de l'Imaginaire, a month-long promotion of science fiction, fantasy, and fantastic literature, launched in Paris.
Planeta and Madrina Sévigné Launch Spanish Literature Push
Two publishing ventures, the global giant Planeta and the new independent house Madrina Sévigné, have simultaneously announced plans to focus on...
Isabel Allende's First Novel Began as a Letter
Isabel Allende reveals her debut novel, 'The House of the Spirits,' originated as a letter to her dying grandfather, written with a rare sense of...
National Book Awards 2026 Longlists Announced
The National Book Foundation has revealed the longlists for the 2026 National Book Awards in Translated Literature and Young People's Literature.
Tice Cin's Safe Spaces explores grief and music in London
Tice Cin's second novel, Safe Spaces, follows an unnamed Turkish-Cypriot songwriter in London grappling with loss, precarity, and creative expression.
Richard Malka on Books, Law, and the Need to Write
French lawyer and author Richard Malka discusses the books that shaped him, from childhood science fiction to classical literature, and explains how
French Booksellers Stage First National Strike Over Pay
Employees of French bookshops held their first national strike on September 8, demanding higher wages and a better collective agreement.
Emily Wilson on Translation Choices and Gender in Classics
Classicist Emily Wilson discusses her famous 'complicated man' translation of Homer's Odyssey and the persistent focus on her gender in a new...
French TV and Radio Book Programs for September 7-13
French media outlets France 5, France Inter, Public Sénat, and Europe 1 have scheduled interviews and discussions with authors including Yannick...
Colin Bramwell’s debut poetry collection Fetch reviewed
Colin Bramwell’s debut poetry collection Fetch, a translation of Fernando Pessoa’s work into Scots, is reviewed alongside four other recent poetry
Independent Press Fiction Bestsellers for August 30, 2026
Kathryn Stockett's 'The Calamity Club' leads the weekly fiction chart from independent bookstores, with Emily Wilson's translation of 'The Odyssey'...
Emily Wilson retranslating Homer's Odyssey
Translator Emily Wilson is creating a new English version of Homer's Odyssey from scratch, following her acclaimed 2017 translation.
Tatiana Krasilnikova's 'Heracleocene' poem
A new translation of Tatiana Krasilnikova's poem 'Heracleocene' explores the invasive Sosnovsky's hogweed plant as a symbol of colonial and ecological
Étrange Grande Festival Cancelled
The Étrange Grande genre literature festival in Hettange-Grande, Moselle, has cancelled its fifth edition scheduled for September 19-20.
Lit Hub Weekly Highlights
A selection of articles from the Lit Hub Weekly, covering topics such as grief, literature, environmentalism, and more.
The Maltese Version
A couple's relationship is put to the test as one partner considers taking a job that would leave them apart for a month. The story explores the...