Women in Translation: Annelise Finegan & Nicky Harman at Veranda Books

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To mark Women in Translation Month, Veranda Books in London welcomes two leading voices in Chinese-to-English literary translation — Annelise Finegan and Nicky Harman — for an evening of conversation, insight, and international literature. Hosted by cultural journalist and editor Georgia de Chamberet of BookBlast, the event will explore the art, challenges, and cultural importance of translating women’s voices from Chinese into English.

Annelise Finegan, Academic Director at NYU’s School of Professional Studies, will discuss her recent translation of My Sister’s Red Shirt by Tie Ning, one of China’s most esteemed contemporary writers. Nicky Harman, a renowned translator and recipient of the Special Book Award of China, will share her work on the short stories of 1930s author Ling Shuhua, and reflect on her wider mission to bring Chinese literature to English-speaking audiences.

Taking place on Tuesday 19 August 2025 at Veranda Books — a celebrated independent bookshop near Marble Arch — the evening includes a panel discussion, audience Q&A, and book signing. With time for networking and informal conversation, this event offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with some of the most influential figures shaping literary translation today.

Address: Veranda Books, 7 Seymour Place, London W1H 5BA
Nearest Tube: 6-minute walk from Marble Arch Station (Central Line)

Event Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Conversation begins at 7:00 PM | Book signing at 8:00 PM

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