Following a little break, I turn this week to books newly read and discussed, wander through some of the most engaging literary writing to appear on the blogosphere, revisit earlier posts worth rediscovering, note a handful of timely observances (including Hispanic Heritage Month and the birthdays of William Golding, Stevie Smith and George R.R. Martin) and draw attention to a scattering of intriguing features from across the Internet.
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about literature on the blogosphere, announce Women in Translation Month 2023 and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
Seven titles have been shortlisted for the fourth annual award of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation and my favourite is still in contention.
Sixteen titles have been longlisted for the fourth annual award of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation and I have a favourite.
This week we look at books read and reviewed, discover some of the best writing about books on the blogosphere and highlight fascinating features from across the Internet.
After masses of nominations and much lively debate Hay Fest came up with the top 100 books by women over the last century. I intend to read my way through the list!
It is 130 years since the publication of Reuben Sachs by Amy Levy, a novel about the unfulfilled lives of Victorian women. We look back at the short but controversial life of its author.