Claire McAlpine 📚
@clairewords.bsky.social
Reads, Reviews at Word by Word
Enjoys women in translation, Irish Lit, Nature Writing, Creative Non-fiction
Adoptee
In France via London via NZ of Ireland, Scotland.
www.clairemcalpine.com
Enjoys women in translation, Irish Lit, Nature Writing, Creative Non-fiction
Adoptee
In France via London via NZ of Ireland, Scotland.
www.clairemcalpine.com
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Finished this incredible novel.
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Finished this incredible novel.
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
Reposted by Claire McAlpine 📚
Check out my blog post for the list of all 14 books alongside brief summary descriptions of each title, the language it has been translated from and the country the author represents.
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
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#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Check out my blog post for the list of all 14 books alongside brief summary descriptions of each title, the language it has been translated from and the country the author represents.
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
Check out my blog post for the list of all 14 books alongside brief summary descriptions of each title, the language it has been translated from and the country the author represents.
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
November 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Check out my blog post for the list of all 14 books alongside brief summary descriptions of each title, the language it has been translated from and the country the author represents.
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
#womenintranslation
#warwickprize2025
@womenintranslation.bsky.social
💙📚
"Djinns presents multi-generational family novel that pulls readers into the intimate lives of an immigrant family in Germany, weaving together themes of displacement, identity, belonging, & generational memory." #nadiamohhamed
Longlisted for the Warwick Prize @womenintranslation.bsky.social
Longlisted for the Warwick Prize @womenintranslation.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
"Djinns presents multi-generational family novel that pulls readers into the intimate lives of an immigrant family in Germany, weaving together themes of displacement, identity, belonging, & generational memory." #nadiamohhamed
Longlisted for the Warwick Prize @womenintranslation.bsky.social
Longlisted for the Warwick Prize @womenintranslation.bsky.social
Finished this incredible novel.
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
November 3, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Finished this incredible novel.
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
At times it was like reading 2 different books, the 1st half was multicultural domestic fiction, while the 2nd half was suspenseful, true crime, as the characters diverged into separate timelines.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
Currently reading The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai.
These were the two that most appealed.
Hoping Sonia ditches the predatory self-proclaimed narcissist grooming her and the sex trafficking gallery store owner who employs her.😒
These were the two that most appealed.
Hoping Sonia ditches the predatory self-proclaimed narcissist grooming her and the sex trafficking gallery store owner who employs her.😒
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Currently reading The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai.
These were the two that most appealed.
Hoping Sonia ditches the predatory self-proclaimed narcissist grooming her and the sex trafficking gallery store owner who employs her.😒
These were the two that most appealed.
Hoping Sonia ditches the predatory self-proclaimed narcissist grooming her and the sex trafficking gallery store owner who employs her.😒
Finished this incredible novel, which almost felt like two different books, first half domestic fiction, second half had the feeling of suspenseful, true crime.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
Flashlight by #SusanChoi 🔦
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
Flashlight by #SusanChoi 🔦
November 3, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Finished this incredible novel, which almost felt like two different books, first half domestic fiction, second half had the feeling of suspenseful, true crime.
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
Flashlight by #SusanChoi 🔦
Not surprised to find a bibliography at the end. Loved it!
Flashlight by #SusanChoi 🔦
The Moon Over Bourbon Street recounts a visit to New Orleans in 2012, one of her favourite places.
Seeking the authentic, she interacts with local people who live around voodoo and priestesses every day, so not impressed by her passion, it's so normalised.
Most visited grave #MarieLaveau
Seeking the authentic, she interacts with local people who live around voodoo and priestesses every day, so not impressed by her passion, it's so normalised.
Most visited grave #MarieLaveau
November 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The Moon Over Bourbon Street recounts a visit to New Orleans in 2012, one of her favourite places.
Seeking the authentic, she interacts with local people who live around voodoo and priestesses every day, so not impressed by her passion, it's so normalised.
Most visited grave #MarieLaveau
Seeking the authentic, she interacts with local people who live around voodoo and priestesses every day, so not impressed by her passion, it's so normalised.
Most visited grave #MarieLaveau
The first essay, Death and the Maiden opens with a visit to Genoa, Italy to Staglieno cemetery with a violin playing goth she falls for.
Thus begins a lifelong obsession, the birth of a Taphophile.
Somebody is Walking On My Grave, My Cemetery Journeys by #MarianaEnriquez
Thus begins a lifelong obsession, the birth of a Taphophile.
Somebody is Walking On My Grave, My Cemetery Journeys by #MarianaEnriquez
October 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The first essay, Death and the Maiden opens with a visit to Genoa, Italy to Staglieno cemetery with a violin playing goth she falls for.
Thus begins a lifelong obsession, the birth of a Taphophile.
Somebody is Walking On My Grave, My Cemetery Journeys by #MarianaEnriquez
Thus begins a lifelong obsession, the birth of a Taphophile.
Somebody is Walking On My Grave, My Cemetery Journeys by #MarianaEnriquez
Oh, that reminds me I still have that one on my shelf to read!
October 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Oh, that reminds me I still have that one on my shelf to read!