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Far Rosa Ribas Review

January 4, 2026 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

“The novel Far by Rosa Ribas – called Lejos in Spanish – translated by Charlotte Coombe, is a dark, satirical and very Spanish love story with echoes of Claudia Piñeiro and JG Ballard,” Sam Jones, […]

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Writers in the Park: Europe’s Brightest New Voices News & Events

May 15, 2025 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

Join us for a relaxed yet inspiring literary morning with a group of writers in the park, Europe’s brightest new voices, in the heart of St James’ London, as part of the European Writers in […]

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The Dyatlov Pass Henning Kuersten, The Palermo Stone Gary McPherson Review

October 13, 2024 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

Here at Book Blast® we believe in promoting literary diversity and innovation by occasionally reviewing self-published books, especially since their authors often lack the visibility that traditionally published authors enjoy. The traditional publishing industry has, […]

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European Literature Days Lucy Popescu Spotlight

December 11, 2022 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

Lucy Popescu heads to European Literature Days in Austria, and writes a special report for BookBlast. It was a delight to return, in person, to European Literature Days (ELit) a three-day literary festival, held in […]

Thirsty Sea Erica Mou Review

May 9, 2022 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

BookBlast review of debut novel Thirsty Sea by Italian singer-songwriter Erica Mou (tr. Clarissa Botsford), written at the kitchen table of her rented accommodation in London. The image maybe be near-perfect but what lies behind […]

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Kokoschka’s Doll Afonso Cruz Review

March 12, 2021 Guest Contributor Comments Off

Kokoschka’s Doll by Afonso Cruz, translated by Rahul Bery, reviewed by Andrew McDougall for BookBlast. Kokoschka’s Doll is a surreal, poignant and vertiginous reflection on the nature of the universe, life’s coincidences and the human […]

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Your Feet Will Lead You Where your Heart Is Bakwa Books Review

January 26, 2021 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

The ten young writers from Cameroon and Nigeria showcased in the bilingual anthology out with Bakwa Books, Your Feet Will Lead You Where your Heart Is (Le Crépuscule des âmes sœurs), edited by Dzekashu Macviban […]

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Bestseller Beka Adamashvili Review

November 4, 2020 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off

Georgia de Chamberet reviews Bestseller out with Dedalus Books to accompany the interview with Beka Adamashvili & translator Tamara Japaridze for BookBlast Podcast series, Bridging the Divide. An entertaining mocking of literary aspirations, Beka Adamashvili’s […]