Lit Hub Daily: September 30, 2026
Happy International Translation Day! Here are takes on literary translation from the experts. | Lit Hub On Translation “He is ensuring that what he feels and what he thinks are secondary to the subject, the person who is dead or
In 1924, American author Truman Capote was born. On International Translation Day, experts share their insights on literary translation. Colm Tóibín discusses the poetry of Thom Gunn, while a piece examines the technofascist ideology of Silicon Valley. The September book covers are highlighted, and a list of paperback releases coming out in October is provided.
The importance of fertility care as basic healthcare is explored, along with the story of a secret three-man mission that helped the Allies win World War II. A new novel by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright, titled Heavy Cream, is featured. Patrick Redford revisits the story of the Spine Collector, a scammer who fooled the publishing world.
Baffler critic Christian Wessels discusses Fady Joudah's Exhibit G, which connects with Palestinian experiences. Los Angeles Review of Books offers a ranking scale to determine the popularity of books, and Jacobin argues that declining literacy is linked to the decline of democracy. Bartolomeo Sala reports from an academic conference dedicated to Umberto Eco's works since his death.
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