Found the Lost in Translation Challenge at Nonsuch Book, and decided it was a grand idea. Sign me up!
The challenge is simple – read six books in translation by the end of 2009. Comment with links to share or email me review URL to post. Check in periodically to see suggestions, reviews and what others are reading as well as articles and posts related to reading works in translation.
My list:
1. Captain Alatriste, Arturo Perez-Reverte (also for my Well-Seasoned Reader challenge)
2. Inkdeath, Cornelia Funke
3. The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Tolstoy
4. The Princetta, Anne-Laure Bondoux
5. Echoes From The Dead, Johan Theorin
6. The Wine-Dark Sea, Leonardo Sciascia
I think I might need some help filling out this list. Any recommendations??
The Book Nut 
I recently presented on the topic of international books for kids and teens at a regional library conference. Here’s my list: http://mindysbooklists.pbwiki.com/Read+Around+the+World:+International+Books+for+Kids+and+TeensHope it helps!
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Since it is my goal in life to get you to read something by Ella Maillart, can I point out that several of her early books weren’t written in English? Thank you. 🙂
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Ah, Amira — if you’re so determined to get me to read Ella Maillart, you want to loan me one of her books? (Our library is plumb out!)Mindy — there were a couple on the list that sounded interesting. Thanks!!
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I’ve been thinking about joining this one too.
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I read Echoes From The Dead by Johan Theorin as an ARC. It is a mystery/suspense book.
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I've got several books in translation listed on my last two posts, Teaser Tuesday and Libraty Loot memes. You're welcome to look and browse. I've also registered for the Lost in Translation challenge for 2009!
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