What is the Cold Window Newsletter?

It’s an English-language digest of recent Chinese fiction. Mostly short stories, mostly not yet translated. Use it to learn about new authors and which stories are worth taking the time to read in Chinese.

I’m a non-native Chinese speaker and love the feeling of slowly reading fiction in my second language. I also translate.

The newsletter is still getting its footing, but over time it should turn into a solid database of contemporary authors and works deserving translation. You can find literary news from China and translation resources here too. Tips, corrections, and questions always welcome!

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