The Time Loop Book Series You Should Be Reading
From The Book Review by The New York Times
April 17, 2026 · 36 min
About this episode
The episode discusses Solvej Balle’s seven-book series and features a selection of translated fiction.
The Book Review editors discuss Solvej Balle’s seven-book series, “On the Calculation of Volume.” Plus, a selection of translated fiction to put on your reading list.
People in this episode
Host: The Book Review editors
Topics covered
- book series
- translated fiction
- literature
- reading recommendations
- editor discussion
Keywords
- Solvej Balle
- On the Calculation of Volume
- book series
- translated fiction
- reading list
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: On the Calculation of Volume
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