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The very first Romanian detective stories translated into English

 

On November 30, Profusion Crime Publishing House organised a book launch event in London to mark the translation of the first Romanian detective novels into English.

Atac in biblioteca (Attack in the library), by George Arion and Ucideti generalul (Kill the General), by Bogdan Hrib can now be also read in English.

Read in Romanian: Premieră pe piața de carte britanică: romane polițiste românești traduse în limba engleză

Carp in the Bathtub, Throttled Buglers, and other Tales of an Englishman in Poland

 

Part travelogue, part cultural guide, part historical perspective, Jonathan Lipman's "Polska Dotty" tells you everything you need to know about Poland in a funny, heartfelt way.

South Asian Literature Festival in London: best fiction shortlisted for 2012 DSC Prize

Prize value of $50,000 for the best fiction about the South Asian region.

The six books shortlisted for the prize celebrating the best writing on South Asia – DSC Prize for South Asian Literature  - was announced on Monday at a prestigious gala event at London’s Globe Theatre.

The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature aims to acquaint readers to the richness and diversity of South Asian writing and of its myriad linguistic traditions, including those of the South Asian diaspora.

2nd annual DSC South Asian Literature Festival announced


Events at leading cultural venues in London