40 Best Literary Translation Blogs and Websites in 2024

1. Exchanges: Journal of Literary Translation

Exchanges is an online journal of literary translation published biannually. Founded in 1989 by poet and translator Daniel Weissbort, Exchanges has published the work of award-winning writers and translators across the country and the globe, including Deborah Smith, Jennifer Croft, Jeremy Tiang, Aron Aji, Yvette Siegert and more.
Blog exchanges.uiowa.edu
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2. Winstonsdad's Blog

Welcome to Winstonsdad, the home of translated fiction and #Translationthurs curator. I have been running this blog for 9 years and have reviewed over 900 books from nearly 100 countries in a wide range of styles from Prize winners through crime novels to page-turners in translation. The aim of the blog is to lift the veil on translated fiction. Knock down the walls of mystery to books in translation and hell make these books sound fun to read.
Blog winstonsdad.wordpress.com
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3. Findingtimetowrite

Findingtimetowrite is a personal blog by a blogger who has published his articles, reviews, book reviews, translated materials and more.
Blog findingtimetowrite.wordpress.com
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4. Speculative Fiction in Translation

Speculative Fiction in Translation is a blog that tracks science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It also hosts a Goodreads group called The SFT Podcast, which covers new releases and older publications. The group nominates at least one group read each month.
Blog sfintranslation.com
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5. A Year of Reading The World

Ann Morgan, a UK-based author, TED speaker, Royal Literary Fund fellow, and editor, is best known for her first book, 'Reading the World' (or 'The World Between Two Covers' in the US). This work was inspired by her year-long journey through a book from every country in the world, a remarkable adventure documented on her blog. In addition to her non-fiction work, Ann is the author of two novels: 'Beside Myself' and 'Crossing Over.'
Blog ayearofreadingtheworld.com
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6. British Library's European Studies Blog » Translation

Discover the British Library's extensive collections from continental Europe and read news and views on European culture and affairs from their subject experts and guest contributors.
Blog blogs.bl.uk
Frequency 3 posts / quarter Domain Authority 82 Get Email Contact

7. Literary Hub » Literature in Translation

Literary Hub is an organizing principle in the service of literary culture, a single, trusted, daily source for all the news, ideas and richness of contemporary literary life. There is more great literary content online than ever before, but it is scattered, and easily lost with the help of its editorial partners, Lit Hub is a site readers can rely on for smart, engaged, entertaining writing about all things books.
Blog lithub.com
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8. Center for the Art of Translation Blog

The Center's publications, events, and educational programming enrich the library of vital literary works, nurture and promote the work of translators, build audiences for literature in translation, and honor the incredible linguistic and cultural diversity of our schools and our world.
Blog catranslation.org
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9. BOMB Magazine » Translation

BOMB Magazine's mission is to deliver the artist's voice. We develop, publish, and preserve artist-generated material, spotlighting artists in conversation and offering unique insight into the creative process. BOMB Magazine has been publishing conversations between artists of all disciplines since 1981.
Blog bombmagazine.org
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10. World Literature Today » Translation

World Literature Today is a magazine of international literature and culture published by the University of Oklahoma. It was founded in 1927 as Books Abroad and is published four times a year. The magazine is available in print and digital formats and can be found in bookstores and libraries around the world.
Blog worldliteraturetoday.org
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11. Reading Matters Blog » Translated Fiction

Reading Matters is edited by Kim Forrester (aka kimbofo), a confessed book addict. They share Book reviews of mainly modern & contemporary fiction. They also have a section which publishes translated fiction books, novels, and articles.
Blog readingmattersblog.com
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12. Reading in Translation

Aiming to address the general neglect of translated literature in mainstream Anglophone publications, Reading in Translation (ISSN 2770-7989) publishes reviews of translated literature written by translators, essays on translation, interviews with translators and independent publishers, as well as special issues on translated authors.
Blog readingintranslation.com
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13. The American Literary Translators Association

American Literary Translators Association is offering flexible, remote internship positions for the spring semester!ALTA is dedicated to the promotion of literary translation through advocacy, and services to literary translation.
Blog literarytranslators.wordpress.com
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14. Peakreads

Peak District linguist writes on books in English, German and Spanish, on literary events and on translation.
Blog peakreads.wordpress.com
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15. Columbia University Press Blog » Translation

Publishing a universe of knowledge for readers worldwide. The Columbia University Press Blog features discussions on global issues.
Blog cupblog.org
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16. The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog » Translation

The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog is an essential reading platform For mostly adult, literary, and fiction; focusing on historical, contemporary, biographical, and women.
Blog tcl-bookreviews.com
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17. Global Literature in Libraries Initiative » Women in Translation

The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative strives to raise the visibility of world literature for adults and children at the local, national and international levels.
Blog glli-us.org
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18. Modern Poetry in Translation

When Ted Hughes and Daniel Weissbort founded MPT in 1965 they had two principal ambitions: to get poetry out from behind the Iron Curtain into a wider circulation in English and to benefit writers and the reading public in Britain and America by confronting them with good work from abroad. They published poetry that dealt truthfully with the real contemporary world. For more than 50 years MPT has continued and widened that founding intent.
Blog modernpoetryintranslation.com
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19. JacquiWine's Journal » Women in Translation

JacquiWine's Journal is a blog on where Jacqui shares her thoughts and reviews of books she's been reading. The blog also occasionally includes posts about wine, especially if there's a literary connection.
Blog jacquiwine.wordpress.com
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20. Word by Word » Translation

Claire McAlpine the author od the blog Word by Word, is a writer and reviewer who writes about books, places, and people. Her reviews are known for being enjoyable to read, and she also reviews cross-cultural works, translations, and creative nonfiction.
Blog clairemcalpine.com
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21. Fictionophile » Novels in Translation

Fictionophile site shares Fiction reviews, Book bloggers, Fiction book reviews, books, crime fiction, author interviews, mystery series, covers, love, and bookish thoughts. They re also known for their critically claimed translation of best novels in various genres.
Blog fictionophile.com
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22. Lizok's Bookshelf

Dive into the realm of Russian literary fiction with Lizok's Bookshelf, providing meaningful reviews that uncover layers of meaning and nuance, offering a nuanced lens that explores the uncharted depths of storytelling. Lisa Hayden is a literary translator who loves reading Russian fiction, particularly novels.
Blog lizoksbooks.blogspot.com
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23. Hopscotch Translation

Hopscotch Translation is an online revue dedicated to celebrating and discussing the complexity and diversity of literary translation. They aspire to provide a platform for translators, writers, scholars, publishers, and readers alike to share their ideas, engage in dialogue, and reflect on the challenges and joys of their craft.
Blog hopscotchtranslation.com
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24. Literary Potpourri » Books in Translation

Literary Potpourri is a blog by Mallika Ramachandran that covers books, poetry, and other literary topics. The blog includes book reviews, posts about books, and posts about authors.
Blog potpourri2015.wordpress.com
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25. The Untranslated

The purpose of this blog is to bring to a wider attention significant literary works not yet available in English. They review books written in or translated into Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Catalan, and Latvian.
Blog theuntranslated.wordpress.com
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26. Messenger's Booker (and more)

Messenger's Booker is an ideal place to hear about world literature with prominent awards followed, read and reviewed. They also share various articles, book reviews, writing by authors on specific genres and much more interesting stuff that avid readers will be looking forward to.
Blog messybooker.wordpress.com
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27. SCBWI Japan Translation Group

SCBWI are the SCBWI Japan Translation Group (formerly SCBWI Tokyo Translation Group). Their goal is to introduce more Japanese children's literature to the English-speaking world.
Blog ihatov.wordpress.com
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28. Norvik Press

Norvik Press is a small, independent, nonprofit publisher, with the aim of publishing classic and contemporary Nordic literature in quality English translations, along with critical writing on Nordic literature and culture. Norvik Press is situated within the Department of Scandinavian Studies, University College London.
Blog norvikpress.com
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29. Clevo Books Blog

Clevo Books is a publisher and retailer of translated books. We are an independent company located in the heart of downtown Cleveland. If you're interested in learning more about translated books, independent publishing, or books in general, you can check out their blog articles for more information.
Blog clevobooks.com
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30. All Wrongs Reversed

All Wrongs Reversed blog shares in-depth and detailed translations and ephemera by Morgan Giles. Morgan Giles, a literary translator from Japanese to English, manages all Wrongs Reversed blogs. Born and raised in Kentucky, she now lives in London.
Blog allwrongsreversed.net
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