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Al | The Mirror & The Flame.'s avatar

What a stunning recognition for a work that pulses with quiet intensity and deep resonance. Heart Lamp feels like a reminder that literature, at its most powerful, listens more than it speaks—holding space for grief, memory, and the sacred rhythm of survival. Congratulations to the entire team behind this luminous translation.

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Amani Hope's avatar

Exciting! I’d like to read this, it sounds beautiful

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David Long's avatar

Great news for & Other Stories . . . the press is becoming more known and appreciated. A victory for the non-corporate world, for translations, for those who understand that great stories and great storytelling appear in far-flung places.

[And I should mention that & Other Stories had two books on this year's Longlist.]

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hw's avatar

Such wonderful news!

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Larry Gandle's avatar

Not my choice BUT only read two stories. Will read the rest now.

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Ibrahim Khan's avatar

Wonderful 💕📚💕

🎊🎉🎊📚 Heartiest Congratulations to Banu Mushtaq, Deepa Bhasthi, and the publisher 📚🎊🎉🎊

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roo's avatar

so proud 🫶 banu mushtaq & deepa bhasthi can't wait to read your words!!

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Khalida's avatar

If betting on a winner for this years Booker was a sport, I'd have won BIG! I'm over the moon about Heart Lamp's win. This is something at the top of my TBR wishlist. I know that this book and the stories contained within are calling me.

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Vijayaraghavan Ramkumar's avatar

Congratulations Deepa.

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Vijayaraghavan Ramkumar's avatar

Really excited, best wishes Banu mam

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Vivi's avatar

This books winning makes me so happy. I haven't read it yet. But will now. Translated works getting the appreciation they deserve is so amazing. The fact that it's a Kannada book makes me proud.

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Sheri-Lee Langlois's avatar

Can’t wait to find it and read it! Congratulations to both of you ladies. A truly great accomplishment!

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Jia's avatar

So happy for them!

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Vicky E's avatar

How about an identifier (i.e., left, right) for author/translator? Not that it matters, but I like to picture the writer writing!

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Aparichita's avatar

Author on the left, translator on the right

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