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Margarita Liberaki's Three Summers is a a boring, yet lovable, summer read, like a vacation that's truly restful.
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This translation of Premchand's Godaan is a majestic interpretation of a Hindi classic. I declare that it's one of the most moving and authentic…
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A tiny book about the aftermath of a divorce grapples with the idea of change. It left me with many unanswered questions.
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A furious writer demands a furious reader. In eleven days I finished the series of four novels by Elena Ferrante.
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Last week, I succumbed, at last, to the Ferrante fury and I'm still processing it all.
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Each classic story in this collection will burrow its way into your heart.
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The late Octavio Paz’s collection of essays offers piercing insights and shows a deep understanding of India's place in the world.
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Almost 300 years later, when discussions of sex and sensuality are commonplace, these verses shock and titillate while offering a nuanced portrayal of…
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In a desolate village in Ukraine, a retired safety inspector in a mine tries to make honey—and a little peace—in times of war.
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A breathless reading experience helped me sail through a hairy week.
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Juan Rulfo's classic tale was not an easy read but I couldn't put it down.
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A young man I met at a Zoom book club during Covid turned out to be a passionate translator working in Bengali and Hindi.
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