Unabridged: Reading Translated Literature with Martha Adams
About this episode
In this bonus episode, Traci Thomas discusses translated literature with guest Martha Adams, exploring its appeal and offering reading recommendations.
*Patreon and Substack-only bonus episode teaser, click here for the full episode * On today’s bonus episode, I’m talking all things translated lit with Martha Adams, the author of Martha’s Monthly , a Substack that highlights translated lit. We chat about how Martha began reading books in translation, why she loves them, and how they differ from English-language works. Plus, she shares her top recommendations for those looking to read more translated fiction, and the publishers she thinks release the best ones. You can find links to everything we discuss on today’s show on The Stacks Website: https://www.thestackspodcast.com/unabridged/2026/8/21/tsu-62-martha-adams Connect with Martha: Substack | Instagram Connect with The Stacks: Instagram | Threads | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | Substack | Youtube | Subscribe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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