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Warwick Prize for Women in Translation BookBlast Spotlight

Bridging the Gender Divide: Warwick Prize for Women in Translation Spotlight

August 26, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet 0

When a reader strolls into a bookshop, they enter a rich universe of literary imagination, yet historically, great swathes of stories from around the world have been missing from the shelves. While translated literature as […]

Maureen Freely Translator, Novelist & Advocate Interview

August 20, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet 0

BookBlast interview with Maureen Freely, the American novelist, journalist, professor and co-founder of the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation. Georgia de Chamberet (GDC): Your early life bridged distinct worlds, moving from New Jersey to […]

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How Book Prizes Propel Authors Beyond Their Best Spotlight

June 28, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

Book prizes are the ultimate tastemakers of the literary world, providing welcome cash to authors; boosting sales for publishers and booksellers; helping readers choose high-quality fiction and nonfiction out of the thousands of books being […]

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East Asian Literature Leads the Way Taiwan, Korea & Japan Spotlight

February 25, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

East Asian literature is redefining the global canon. While the United States slides into a form of governance that resembles authoritarian farce — tariffs yoyoing up and down, economic policy underpinned by punishment, leadership reduced […]

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From Liberty to Tyranny: Freedom Under Fire in America Spotlight

May 7, 2025 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

The threat to liberty in America is growing daily, with freedom under fire as the new isolationist regime celebrates its first 100 days. On Monday 5 May, the literary arts staff at the NEA were […]

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London Book Fair 2025 Spotlight

March 14, 2025 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

The mood at this year’s London Book Fair (LBF) was buoyant and hopeful about the evolving publishing landscape, despite the ongoing squabble between the tech sector and creative industries over copyright and artificial intelligence (AI). […]

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European Literature Days Lucy Popescu Spotlight

December 23, 2024 Guest Contributor Comments Off

Lucy Popescu heads to Austria, and writes a special report for BookBlast® about European Literature Days which brings together writers from around the world to discuss current topics and stimulate debate. The festival has taken […]

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The Childrens Book Project BookBlast Spotlight

April 25, 2024 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

The work of the charity, The Childrens Book Project, is heartwarming, inspiring and innovative: it is dedicated to helping children build a personal book collection of their own at home. This is a ground breaking […]