Pierce Alquist

Pierce Alquist is a transplanted New Yorker living and working in the publishing scene in Boston. Don’t worry if she fooled you, the red hair is misleading. She’s a literature in translation devotee and reviewer and lover of small, independent presses. A voracious traveler and foodie, you can find her in her kitchen making borscht or covered in red pepper paste as she perfects her kimchi recipe.

Hot Summer 2019 Reads by Women in Translation

Watch the First Trailer for Greta Gerwig’s LITTLE WOMEN

Watch the first trailer for Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's LITTLE WOMEN.

2019 Booker Prize Longlist Announced

The 2019 Booker Prize Longlist is comprised of 13 novels that span the globe, ranging from established authors to debuts from new voices.

50 Must-Read Short Books In Translation

Argentine writer César Aira said once, "The longer a book is, the less it is literature." Check out this great list of amazing short books in translation!

Announcing the Best Translated Book Award 2019 Winners

Announcing the 2019 Man Booker International Prize Winner

The 2019 Man Booker International Prize Winner is Celestial Bodies by Jokha Alharthi, translated from Arabic by Marilyn Booth.

Announcing the Best Translated Book Award 2019 Shortlists

40 of the Most Popular Translated Books on Goodreads

In celebration of World Book Day, Goodreads recently announced 40 of the most popular translated books on the site. Read on for the titles!

Announcing the Best Translated Book Award 2019 Longlists

Announcing the 2019 Man Booker International Prize Shortlist