40 Best Literary Translation Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. The American Literary Translators Association

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2. Center for the Art of Translation Blog

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Description The Center's publications, events, and educational programming enrich the library of vital literary works, nurture and promote the work of translators, build audiences for literature in translation, and honor the incredible linguistic and cultural diversity of our schools and our world.MORE Facebook 8.6KTwitter 6.2KInstagram 3.4K Domain Authority 48 Get Email Contact Read Now

3. Reading in Translation

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Description Aiming to address the general neglect of translated literature in mainstream Anglophone publications, Reading in Translation (ISSN 2770-7989) publishes reviews of translated literature written by translators, essays on translation, interviews with translators and independent publishers, as well as special issues on translated authors.MORE Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact Read Now

4. PEN America » Translation

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Description PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights, aiming to protect free expression both in the United States and worldwide. It champions the freedom to write, acknowledging the transformative power of the written word on a global scale. The organization's mission is to bring together writers and their allies, fostering a celebration of creative expression while steadfastly defending the liberties that enable it.MORE Facebook 203.8KTwitter 155.8KInstagram 150.8K Domain Authority 76 Get Email Contact Read Now

5. Exchanges: Journal of Literary Translation

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Description Exchanges is an online journal of literary translation published biannually. Founded in 1989 by poet and translator Daniel Weissbort, Exchanges has published the work of award-winning writers and translators across the country and the globe, including Deborah Smith, Jennifer Croft, Jeremy Tiang, Aron Aji, Yvette Siegert and more.MORE Domain Authority 86 Get Email Contact Read Now

6. Arablit & Arablit Quarterly

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Description ArabLit, ArabLit Quarterly, and ALQ Books are a translator-centered collective that produces a website, quarterly magazine, and a limited book series focused on Arabic literature in translation. Head to their blog to read more about the Arabic culture including topics such as poetry, reviews, interviews, fictions and more.MORE Email ****@arablit.org
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7. Modern Poetry in Translation

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Description When Ted Hughes and Daniel Weissbort founded MPT in 1965 they had two principal ambitions: to get poetry out from behind the Iron Curtain into a wider circulation in English and to benefit writers and the reading public in Britain and America by confronting them with good work from abroad. They published poetry that dealt truthfully with the real contemporary world. For more than 50 years MPT has continued and widened that founding intent.MORE Facebook 13.5KTwitter 11.3KInstagram 4.9K Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact Read Now

8. World Literature Today » Translation

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Description World Literature Today is a magazine of international literature and culture published by the University of Oklahoma. It was founded in 1927 as Books Abroad and is published four times a year. The magazine is available in print and digital formats and can be found in bookstores and libraries around the world.MORE Facebook 420.6KTwitter 21.3KInstagram 11.4K Domain Authority 61 Get Email Contact Read Now

9. Literary Hub » Literature in Translation

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Description Literary Hub is an organizing principle in the service of literary culture, a single, trusted, daily source for all the news, ideas and richness of contemporary literary life. There is more great literary content online than ever before, but it is scattered, and easily lost with the help of its editorial partners, Lit Hub is a site readers can rely on for smart, engaged, entertaining writing about all things books.MORE Facebook 281.7KInstagram 264.3K Domain Authority 76 Get Email Contact Read Now

10. The Untranslated

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Description The purpose of this blog is to bring to a wider attention significant literary works not yet available in English. They review books written in or translated into Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Catalan, and Latvian.MORE Domain Authority 33 Get Email Contact Read Now

11. MCLC Resource Center » Translation

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Description The Translation category on the MCLC Resource Center site features announcements and contextual essays about new English translations of modern and contemporary Chinese-language literature, highlighting their themes, historical background, and translation choices for scholars and interested readers.MORE Email ****@osu.edu
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12. Global Literature in Libraries Initiative » Women in Translation

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Description The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative strives to raise the visibility of world literature for adults and children at the local, national and international levels.
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13. Hopscotch Translation

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Description Hopscotch Translation is an online revue dedicated to celebrating and discussing the complexity and diversity of literary translation. They aspire to provide a platform for translators, writers, scholars, publishers, and readers alike to share their ideas, engage in dialogue, and reflect on the challenges and joys of their craft.MORE Domain Authority 18 Get Email Contact Read Now

14. Speculative Fiction in Translation

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Description Speculative Fiction in Translation is a blog that tracks science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It also hosts a Goodreads group called The SFT Podcast, which covers new releases and older publications. The group nominates at least one group read each month.MORE Twitter 2.5K Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact Read Now

15. SCBWI Japan Translation Group

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Description SCBWI are the SCBWI Japan Translation Group (formerly SCBWI Tokyo Translation Group). Their goal is to introduce more Japanese children's literature to the English-speaking world.
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16. Columbia University Press Blog » Translation

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Description Publishing a universe of knowledge for readers worldwide. The Columbia University Press Blog features discussions on global issues.
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17. AALITRA

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Description AALITRA is a national organization that promotes an interest in all aspects of literary translation. They sponsor public lectures and events on literary translation and hold periodic conferences with university bodies interested in the theory and practice of literary translation. They also distribute news of events, conferences and other initiatives relevant to translators.MORE Domain Authority 28 Get Email Contact Read Now

18. World Kid Lit

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Description World Kid Lit is an online resource that promotes and celebrates children's and young adult literature from around the world. They offer a wealth of information and resources that can help you discover new books, learn about different cultures, and connect with other people who share your passion for children's literature.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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19. Norvik Press

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Description Norvik Press is a small, independent, nonprofit publisher, with the aim of publishing classic and contemporary Nordic literature in quality English translations, along with critical writing on Nordic literature and culture. Norvik Press is situated within the Department of Scandinavian Studies, University College London.MORE Domain Authority 27 Get Email Contact Read Now

20. Messenger's Booker (and more)

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Description Messenger's Booker is an ideal place to hear about world literature with prominent awards followed, read and reviewed. They also share various articles, book reviews, writing by authors on specific genres and much more interesting stuff that avid readers will be looking forward to.MORE Facebook 568 Domain Authority 28 Get Email Contact Read Now

21. Winstonsdad's Blog

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Description Welcome to Winstonsdad, the home of translated fiction and #Translationthurs curator. I have been running this blog for 9 years and have reviewed over 900 books from nearly 100 countries in a wide range of styles from Prize winners through crime novels to page-turners in translation. The aim of the blog is to lift the veil on translated fiction. Knock down the walls of mystery to books in translation and hell make these books sound fun to read.MORE Email ****@live.co.uk
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22. Found in Translation Blog

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Description Found in Translation is a blog by Kate Sotejeff-Wilson, a translator who has worked since 1999. The blog includes posts like 'Revenge of the Translator' and 'Thank you for the stories'. She translates books, articles, and posts for her readers. She is known for translating Polish, German and Finnish into English.MORE Facebook 151 Domain Authority 12 Get Email Contact Read Now

23. Word by Word » Translation

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Description Claire McAlpine the author od the blog Word by Word, is a writer and reviewer who writes about books, places, and people. Her reviews are known for being enjoyable to read, and she also reviews cross-cultural works, translations, and creative nonfiction.MORE Facebook 217Twitter 2.7K Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact Read Now

24. Reading Matters Blog » Translated Fiction

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Description Reading Matters is edited by Kim Forrester (aka kimbofo), a confessed book addict. They share Book reviews of mainly modern & contemporary fiction. They also have a section which publishes translated fiction books, novels, and articles.MORE Facebook 822 Domain Authority 32 Get Email Contact Read Now

25. Fictionophile » Novels in Translation

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Description Fictionophile site shares Fiction reviews, Book bloggers, Fiction book reviews, books, crime fiction, author interviews, mystery series, covers, love, and bookish thoughts. They re also known for their critically claimed translation of best novels in various genres.MORE Instagram 3.5K Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact Read Now

26. JacquiWine's Journal » Women in Translation

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Description JacquiWine's Journal is a blog on where Jacqui shares her thoughts and reviews of books she's been reading. The blog also occasionally includes posts about wine, especially if there's a literary connection.MORE Twitter 469 Domain Authority 34 Get Email Contact Read Now

27. Lizok's Bookshelf

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Description Dive into the realm of Russian literary fiction with Lizok's Bookshelf, providing meaningful reviews that uncover layers of meaning and nuance, offering a nuanced lens that explores the uncharted depths of storytelling. Lisa Hayden is a literary translator who loves reading Russian fiction, particularly novels.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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28. Peakreads

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Description Peak District linguist writes on books in English, German and Spanish, on literary events and on translation.
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29. Russell Scott Valentino

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Description Russell Scott Valentino's blog collects his most recent writings and podcasts on translation, literature, the humanities, and his ongoing projects, offering reflective essays on language, teaching, and the life of a translator and scholar.MORE Get Email Contact Read Now

30. Ilze Duarte Literary Translator Blog

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Description Ilze Duarte is a Portuguese-to-English literary translator seeking a publisher for her book-length translations. Her blog features her posts on Brazilian Literature, book translation, reviews, translated poems, Translation Metaphors, famous songs and more.MORE Twitter 547 Domain Authority 3 Get Email Contact Read Now

31. Literary Potpourri » Books in Translation

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Description Literary Potpourri is a blog by Mallika Ramachandran that covers books, poetry, and other literary topics. The blog includes book reviews, posts about books, and posts about authors.
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32. Vishy's Blog » Women in Translation

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Description The author of the blog loves reading and loves buying books. The author shares various of their work in the blog along with many famous translation works, poems, books, novels, articles, book reviews and more.MORE Domain Authority 24 Get Email Contact Read Now

33. Clevo Books Blog

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Description Clevo Books is a publisher and retailer of translated books. We are an independent company located in the heart of downtown Cleveland. If you're interested in learning more about translated books, independent publishing, or books in general, you can check out their blog articles for more information.MORE Facebook 964Instagram 2.2K Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact Read Now

34. All Wrongs Reversed

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Description All Wrongs Reversed blog shares in-depth and detailed translations and ephemera by Morgan Giles. Morgan Giles, a literary translator from Japanese to English, manages all Wrongs Reversed blogs. Born and raised in Kentucky, she now lives in London.MORE Domain Authority 13 Get Email Contact Read Now

35. Self-translation

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Description Everything on Self-translation/ Autotraduction/Autotraducción/Autotraduzione/SelbstübersetzungWelcome to my blog ! My name is Eva Gentes and I am a Postdoc researcher in Germany. My main research area is self-translation. My PhD dissertation discusses the (in)visibility of self-translation in contemporary literature in Romance Languages. I am currently looking for a Postdoc position / research fellowship in Comparative Literature or Translation Studies. Get in touch: eva.gentes[at]gmail.comMORE Domain Authority 12 Get Email Contact Read Now

36. BookBlast Blog

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Description Bookblast writing agency provides publishing services for publishers, agents, authors, translators, online journal bookblast diary showcases independent trade publishing, writing from France.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
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