As a reader, I like to set goals to diversify the books I choose, which helps me avoid reading slumps and pushes me to pick books I may have otherwise overlooked. My goals this year include reading classics, literary prize lists and translated fiction, especially by women. Books have always been a meaningful way to […]
Translation
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Review: Translation, touch and catastrophe spark conversations onscreen and off at Refocus 2026
The fifth iteration of the Refocus Film Festival in Iowa City has drawn to a close, and it was certainly one to write home about. With a turnout approximately 35 percent bigger than last year, it was a tremendous weekend of installations, book readings, live performances and, of course, movies. Night one of the fest […]
