March has been an unusually busy month for travelling, with literary gigs attended in London, Bath, Bristol and Manchester. Along the way I reviewed sixteen books, many of them translated fiction. I also posted one interview, with an independent publisher I have only recently discovered. First though, the books.
Reviews of translated fiction:
- Soviet Milk by Nora Ikstena (translated by Margita Gailitis)
- You Have Me To Love by Jaap Robben (translated by David Doherty)
- The Darkness that Divides Us by Renate Dorrestein (translated by Hester Velmans)
- Black Sugar by Miguel Bonnefoy (translated by Emily Boyce)
- The Music Teacher by Renata Šerelytė (translated by Marija Marcinkute)
- The End Of The Moment We Had by Toshiki Okada (translated by Sam Malissa)
Reviews of British fiction:
- Lord of the Dead by Richard Rippon
- The Future Can’t Wait by Angelena Boden
- The Weaning by Hannah Vincent
- Falling Leaves by Stefan Mohamed
- Spanish Crossings by John Simmons
- Her Mother’s Daughter by Alice Fitzgerald
Anthology of non fiction and fiction:
Reviews originally posted on other sites
Interview with an independent publisher
Gigs attended:
- Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses Shortlist Announcement
- Sam Guglani and Katy Mahood in Bath
- Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses Winner Announcement
- Sarah Hilary in Bath launching Come And Find Me
- Novel Nights in Bristol, with guest Jon Woolcott from little Toller Books
As ever I wish to thank the publishers who send me their titles to review – the arrival of a book parcel makes my day.
My thanks also to those who share my words across their social media platforms. Your support is always appreciated.
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