If you’re new to books in translation, the search for women writers can feel overwhelming. How do you know what books you might like? Where do you find these books? How do you know if a translation is good or not? These were all the questions I asked myself when I first started looking for more women in translation. While I just sort of blundered my way around the internet trying out all different sorts of things, I can’t really recommend it. Sometimes you just need a good list to work from. So I’ve gathered 10 recommendations of books from around the world. These stories can be surreal, gritty, or mysterious. But they are all novels written by women with a story to tell and with ideas they wanted to share with the world. And I’m so grateful that we now have English translations of them. Looking for more? Check out 50 Must-Read Books by Women in Translation and this great post on 5 Ways to Join Women in Translation Month! Book Riot also has great recommendations all year long in our In Translation archives.
