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@isabeltranslates.bsky.social
Translator of Czech, Slovak, German & occasionally French into English. European, wordsmith, word nerd, foodie, reader, yogi and chocoholic. Childless not by choice. New Glaswegian. She/her. 🦔
November 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Galactic Hellcats, by @reasie.bsky.social

Street thief Ki, unemployed army vet Margot & bored little rich kid Zuleikah get into, & out of, a number of life-&-limb situations, then kidnap Thane, the unhappy, gay crown prince of Ratana, a matriarchal dictatorship. He's pleased! Enormous fun!

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November 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Sometimes two languages have the same word for something because one has borrowed it. Sometimes it really is a coincidence.

As many of you already know, I lost my beloved dog at the weekend. Here we are, together, the last-but-one photo ever taken of her.

#langsky #linguistics #snootsky
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Anyone else?

#langsky #xl8
November 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A Mountain to the North, a Lake to the South, Paths to the West, a River to the East, by László Krasznahorkai, translated by @ottiliemulzet.bsky.social

Prince Genji's grandson arrives in Kyoto by train & searches for a perfect garden in a ruined monastery, in an imperfect world. Gorgeous. 💙📚 🌐
November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Muž na dně [Man at the Bottom], by Iva Procházková; the 1st in the Vraždy v kruhu [Zodiac Murders] series.

Chief Inspector Holina uses astrology to help him investigate the murder of a corrupt colleague, & is surprised & convinced by the results. There may be an English translation one day!
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November 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
I wrap this blessing around you like a shroud, so that no ill can find you, and every warmth is held close.
November 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This probably doesn't answer your question, but the serendipity of the post directly beneath yours in my feed was worth recording!
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
It was a bit 'ard to find something to say about this, so I'll just leave it there.

(Though the etymology of custard is, of course, entirely different... www.etymonline.com/word/custard)

#xl8 🌐 #langsky #linguistics
November 3, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The Rose Field, by Philip Pullman.

I don't want to say too much about this, because a lot of people won't have read it yet, and spoilers, but Lyra's story is concluded meanderingly, thrillingly, and with just enough loose ends to be not quite satisfying.

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November 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 AM
It's finally arrived! I'm so excited and can't wait to get stuck in!

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October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Dvaadvacet fragmentů [Twenty-two Fragments], by Bianca Bellová.

I'm often not convinced by short stories. I was by these. I'm going to start work on a sample soon!

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October 22, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Sigh. I go away for a few days and Mount TBR grows *spontaneously** in my absence.

(*Possibly... or maybe I ordered these, who knows?! 🤣🤦‍♀️)

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October 21, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I have long maintained that the Isle of Wight is actually Middle Earth, and now I have proof!
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October 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
In the Isle of Wight for my annual visit. Today the weather is discouraging most outdoor activity, but yesterday we visited Mottistone Manor and gardens.
October 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
October 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Renewing my #proofofcat with Bluebell and friends!
October 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
S orlem na zádech [In the Talons of an Eagle], by Iva Pekárková.

The people trafficked to Marcel's house are desperate: drug addicts, orphans, r*pe victims, hopelessly in debt, and are promised a new life in London.

I really hope to translate this one day!

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October 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Expanzní sektor [The Expansion Sector], by Jan Kotouč.

The sequel to Komanda Omega above. Can Hila Eban and her team – or what is left of it – prevent the monstrous crime and save the lives of 2million people?

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October 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Not sure why my photo above isn't displaying properly... here it is again!
October 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I translate mostly science fiction & fantasy from Czech & Slovak into English. My most recent is in the image below & I'm currently working on a standalone by the same author.

I also translate literary fiction, non-fiction & academic books/articles. I love it!

#literarytranslation #xl8 🌐 💙📚
October 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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October 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It's been a productive few days in the kitchen. This is the first pumpkin spice latte cake of the season, and yes, it does contain pumpkin (OK, butternut squash!) and coffee and spice.

#bakingsky #homebaking 🧁
October 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM