Friday Link Pool

  • World Noir giveaways, a search for translators, and Coverflip

    This week, you can meet the two winners of the Best Translated Book Awards, transport yourself to the Bogota International Book Festival, and check Google for how many times your favorite word has been used in books over time. Have fun!  News, Reviews, and Interviews In light of th...

  • National Short Story Month, the Gatsby game, and more from PEN World Voices

    All new links ready for your perusal, including photo recaps of this year’s PEN World Voices Festival, two exciting events in London this month, and a flash game inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most enduring work.  News, Reviews, and Interviews In lieu of a single month celebrati...

  • Chinese sci-fi, poetry events calendar, and poets with their cats

    This week’s links are jam-packed with literary news (as you can see), including several links about Chinese literature, commentary on upcoming lit prize announcements, and, as always, lively discussions about the latest and greatest in the publishing industry. News, Reviews, and Interviews...

  • The Best Young British Novelists, E.L. Konigsburg, and endangered sounds

    This week’s links highlight several new literary events, including some poetry seminars available to anyone with an Internet connection. Don’t forget our fun finds, either - lots of great inspirations and interesting pieces there too! News, Reviews, and Interviews Do you believe th...

  • The Pulitzer Prize, Girl Rising in theatres, and Poetry Madness brackets

    Lots of exciting literary news debuted in the past two weeks, including this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners announcement. We also have several more interesting pieces about poetry in our continuing celebration of National Poetry Month.  News, Reviews, and Interviews Arthur Sze is th...

  • National Poetry Month, Iraqi literature, and the London Book Fair

    This week ushers in the start of a new month - hello April! This also means that it’s officially National Poetry Month, and we'll be celebrating by bringing you several poetry-related links this week and in the weeks to come. News, Reviews, and Interviews Goodreads recently announc...

  • Electronic publishing, a literary safari, and books that make you cry

    We’ve got a little bit of everything for you this week, from remembering the late Nigerian literary giant Chinua Achebe to taking a look at the most popular translated novels of all time.  News, Reviews, and Interviews Should small presses still consider publishing in print, or sim...

  • The Man Asian Literary Prize, translation workshops, and the Banned Books Week poster

    There’s plenty of intellectual stimulation in this week’s links; join us now to delve into the deep theoretical recesses of literature and poetry. News, Reviews, and Interviews We often hear a lot from translators about the art of translation, but how do the authors being translate...

  • The three percent rule, Turkish literature, and a long-forgotten library book

    Happy Friday, WLT readers! This week’s links are full of more literary announcements, as well as several new and exciting discussions about translation—where it stands, how it is viewed, and how it affects people around the world. Enjoy! News, Reviews, and Interviews The I...

  • Mo Yan’s new interview, opera translation, and odd book titles

    This was a busy week full of new and exciting announcements from the literary world. Below, discover how Mo Yan responds to his greatest critics in an exclusive new interview. Also be sure to check out the events and deadlines in the For Your Calendar section! News, Reviews, and Interviews...

  • Teenage poetry revolutions, new Kipling poems, and bidding for Borders

    This week was full of exciting discoveries throughout the lit world. Below, you’ll find links to new poems by Rudyard Kipling as well as events that celebrate undiscovered and previously untranslated writers. Happy clicking! News, Reviews, and Interviews Publishing Perspectives is...

  • Untranslatable words for love, the 2013 World Voices Festival lineup, and more

    This week’s links are full of linguistic appeal—dig into our literary finds, including pieces on translation, multilingual education, and poetry. News, Reviews, and Interviews Stork Press has issued a call to arms for publishers everywhere to join in the fight for translation. Peng...

  • Saving Aramaic, a slam on poetry slams, and a literary love affair

    What a busy week—two holidays! This week’s links look across the globe at recent happenings, including literature festivals and upcoming events. Enjoy! News, Reviews, and Interviews The University of Illinois now offers a masters program in translation studies, both online and on c...

  • Caldecott and Newbery medals, arbitrary grammar, and literary board games

    It’s been another great week of international literature filled with a variety of news from children’s books to Nigerian poetry, and we have some particularly fun literary finds this week including board games and free giveaways. Dig in and enjoy! News, Reviews, and Interviews ...

  • Man Booker Prize, Graywolf Press’ new website, and procrastination

    So many links, so little time! We hope you enjoy perusing this week’s literary news—it should keep you pretty busy until next week. News, Reviews, and Interviews Ms. magazine looks back at the top poetry collections of 2012 written by women. Add them to your reading lists!...

  • New translation imprints, Scotland’s StAnza Festival, and bad writing advice from good writers

    We hope you had a great week filled with lots of good reading. This week’s links include several interviews and some great fun finds. Enjoy! News, Reviews, and Interviews Roger Allen is the 2012 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation for his translation of Bensa...

  • Trends in digital publishing, lit award announcements, and Japanese classics

    So many longlists, shortlists, finalists, and winners were announced for various literary prizes this week. Look below for links to prize announcements and commentary from people across the web and the globe. News, Reviews, and Interviews Words Without Borders’ newest issue looks a...

  • The year in review, best literary feuds of 2012, and the Man Asian shortlist

    Welcome to the first Friday Link Pool of 2013! We’ve gathered up all the fun and informative literary links we could find over the holidays (to help make up for how much we know you missed us, of course). Enjoy! News, Reviews, and Interviews English PEN led us back through a whole...

  • Tribute to teachers, poet James Franco, and a book-cover contest

    Happy holidays from all of us here at World Literature Today! This week’s links will keep you busy throughout your holiday downtime. News, Reviews, and Interviews English PEN announced the very first winners for the new PEN Translates! program last week. A new PEN...

  • Mo Yan's acceptance speech, Atwood on zombies, and meeting Nihad Sirees

    So many things happening in the world of literature! Many of this week's links will help you formulate your holiday reading lists with suggestions from other magazines and literary websites. Enjoy! News, Reviews, and Interviews Our friend and previous Neustadt juror Yahia Lababidi...

  • Snubbing poetry, the tortured genius myth, and the dangers of reading in bed

    This week's News, Reviews, and Interviews section is chock-full of new poetry, prose, and translations from around the world. Make sure you get your fill! News, Reviews, and Interviews You can now read an excerpt of Mo Yan's "Bull" at the New Yorker.  The Hungarian Associa...

  • Gangnam Style, Mo Yan, and the human brain

    This week, we've featured several links for your calendar, including events and submission deadlines—make sure you mark them down! News, Reviews, and Interviews Wishing congratulations to all of the authors (and publishers) chosen as this year's National Book Award winners!  Copies...

  • Tanzanian music history, translation in Finland, and a book rainbow

    Another week, another barrage of literary news. We hope you enjoy your links and come back for more next week! News, Reviews, and Interviews Rosalind Harvey spoke at International Translation Day this year about what it's like to be a literary translator. Interested in helping Twit...

  • Hurricane Sandy relief, Mo Yan's translator, and book spine poetry

    Hurricane Sandy affected so many people in the northeastern United States, including several bookstores and literacy charities. We've included a few links to information and ways to help the recovery effort below. News, Reviews, and Interviews The Mantle's newest hit serie...

  • New literary awards, touring author visits, and a zombie story by Margaret Atwood

    A brand new month means all kinds of new beginnings in the world of literature. Enjoy the links this week, and don't forget to come back next week for your dose of literary news! News, Reviews, and Interviews The shortlist for the T.S. Eliot Prize was announced recently. How many o...

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