The 2022 Translated Literature Challenge

I want to read more and a wider variety of translated literature and so I started the Translated Literature Reading Challenge!

Whether anyone joins or not, I will try and read at least one translated book a month based on the following prompts:

April

Let’s celebrate excellent translations with a translated book that won or was nominated for an award!

May

Get lost in the magic of a translated fantasy or sci-fi novel from another culture!

June

Let’s prepare for summer with a translated novel from a country you’ve been to or want to visit.

July

Find something new with a book translated by a translator you’ve never read before!

August

It’s women in translation month! Choose a translated book written by a female author. (Check out #WomenInTranslation on social media!)

September

Let’s learn something new with some translated non-fiction.

October

It’s Spook-tober! A great time to try a translated horror, thriller, or mystery novel!

November

Explore a new culture by reading a book or novel translated from a language you’ve never studied and know nothing about.

December

The end of the year is a great time to try a newly published translated book from 2022!

 

Don’t forget!

• Share your books and progress with the hashtag #TranslatedLitChallenge
• Mention the country of origin, author, and translator! (Bonus points for naming the editor too!)

If you’re stuck for ideas then I recommend Books and Bao, Literary Hub, and Words Without Borders.