Contemporary Translated Works Book Group

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We delve into contemporary global literature on the third Wednesday of each month.

<a href="https://www.milibrary.org/about" title="https://www.milibrary.org/about" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mechanics' Institute</a>, in partnership with the <a href="https://www.catranslation.org/about/" title="https://www.catranslation.org/about/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for the Art of Translation</a> and <a href="https://www.folioseattle.org/" title="https://www.folioseattle.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum</a>, host the Contemporary Translated Works Book Group -- a monthly, member-led series! These lunchtime discussions (noon to 1:00 pm, Pacific Time) are held online via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month. This book group features transnational and translingual literary selections.Our Summer 2025 Selections:<ul><li><a href="https://www.milibrary.org/events/last-supper-queer-apostles-jun-18-2025" title="https://www.milibrary.org/events/last-supper-queer-apostles-jun-18-2025" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">June 18: A Last Supper of Queer Apostles by Pedro Lemebel, translated by Gwendolyn Harper</a></li><li><a href="https://www.milibrary.org/events/brandy-sour-jul-16-2025" title="https://www.milibrary.org/events/brandy-sour-jul-16-2025" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">July 16: Brandy Sour by Constantia Soteriou, translated by Lina Protopapa</a></li><li><a href="https://www.milibrary.org/events/hunchback-aug-20-2025" title="https://www.milibrary.org/events/hunchback-aug-20-2025" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">August 20: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa, translated by Polly Barton</a></li></ul>

<h3>September &amp; Beyond – Your Turn to Choose!</h3>Book group participants will have the opportunity to nominate titles and lead us in a future discussion! We invite you to submit your suggestions via this <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIQLzXWZzzrIlHINt_VisZh960JEteRn7No_kcPyl3Z5znKA/viewform?usp=header" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIQLzXWZzzrIlHINt_VisZh960JEteRn7No_kcPyl3Z5znKA/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Google Form</a>. Dive into the rich tapestry of global literature and help shape our literary journey! <h3>About the Contemporary Translated Works Book Group</h3>Founded in March 2024, this book group delves into contemporary global literature translated into a variety of Englishes, fostering conversations about language, culture, and the art of translation.Watch our past conversations with translators!<ul><li>Spring/Summer 2024 Selection: <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Beijing Sprawl</a><a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> by Xu Zechen – Introductory Conversation with translator Jeremy Tiang</a></li><li>Fall 2024 Selection: <a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Migratory Birds</a><a href="" title="" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> by Mariana Oliver – Introductory Conversation with translator Julia Sanches</a></li><li>Spring 2025 Selection: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5hbBVscRe0" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5hbBVscRe0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sand-Catcher by Omar Khalifah - Introductory Conversation with translator Barbara Romaine</a></li><li>Summer 2025 Selection: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3TZ9xcxzxE" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3TZ9xcxzxE" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">A Last Supper of Queer Apostles by Pedro Lemebel - Introductory Conversation with translator Gwendolyn Harper</a></li></ul>Join us in celebrating literature beyond borders—one translation at a time!

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