Romanian literature has so far had a hard time conquering the English speaking world. The (in)famous 3-4%, referring to the share of translations of the total annual publications in the US and UK, has become an obsession among translators, authors, agents, and literary promoters. The percentage is similar on the two sides of the Atlantic and has moved, albeit very slightly, upwards in recent years. … Continue reading New Books in Translation: 2023 (with a look back to 2022)