In this episode of Readers’ Co, we dive into the fascinating world of translated fiction. exploring why translating fiction matters, how it broadens our understanding of different cultures, why it opens up opportunities for global dialogues and how it allows readers to experience stories from all corners of the world.

I also share a list of some of my favorite translated works—classics and modern gems.

Books mentioned in this episode:

• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

• The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

• Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

• Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes

• Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

• The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

• Almond by Won-pyung Sohn

• Minor Detail by Adania Shibli

• The Running Man by Stephen King

• Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed

Further reading:

• Edith Grossman article: https://wordswithoutborders.org/read/article/2010-04/from-why-translation-matters/
• Algerian translations to English: https://arablit.org/2019/01/28/a-look-at-80-books-algerian-literature-in-english-translation/

• Palestinian women in translation: https://www.worldliteraturetoday.org/2024/march/palestinian-womens-voices-translation-mai-al-nakib

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