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New Books in Literature

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: newbooksnetwork.com Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ge... more

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Michelle Hartman
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Episode: Iman Humaydan Yunis, "Songs for Darkness" (Interlink, 2026)
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Gabriel Tallent
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Episode: Gabriel Tallent, "Crux" (Riverhead Books, 2025)
K.J. Aiello
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Iman Humaydan Yunis, "Songs for Darkness" (Interlink, 2026)
Q: How do you handle the frame narrative and the multiple generations of women in the translation process?
She explains starting with the frame letters to establish language and tone, then treating each section as its own unit while preserving unity of voice through Asmahan, and finally revising to ensure flow across discrete parts that form a cohesive whole. The process involves multiple rounds of drafting and collaboration with the author when necessary.
Iman Humaydan Yunis, "Songs for Darkness" (Interlink, 2026)
Q: What inspired you to translate Songs for Darkness and how did you approach the translation differently from your previous work?
Hartman describes a long-standing relationship with the author and a deep immersion in the text, emphasizing the balance between staying true to the original language and crafting an English rendering that captures voice, history, and emotion. She discusses reading broadly to immerse herself in the historical and stylistic milieu and treating the novel as a collection of interconnected stories that require careful handling of shifting voices and timelines.
Jo Nesbø, "Wolf Hour" (Random House, 2026)
Q: Was that the choice? Can you talk a little bit about that choice of sort of your timeline?
Nesbø discusses wanting to set the book around the time of the controversial 2016 elections, marking a significant shift in American politics.
Jo Nesbø, "Wolf Hour" (Random House, 2026)
Q: So you are Norwegian, you're a Norwegian author.
Nesbø reflects on his roots and how they inform his writing, noting the outsider's perspective he brings to American themes.
Jo Nesbø, "Wolf Hour" (Random House, 2026)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that research that you did for this then?
Nesbø describes his research trip where he visited various places in Minneapolis to understand the local culture and law enforcement, including an incident that led to police involvement due to his inquiries about a fictional scenario.

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