2020 Korean Books in Translation Unboxing

TL;DR

A Booktuber receives a surprise shipment of Korean books and share details about each title in an unboxing video.

Transcript

so let's break this down last year i get invited to attend the toronto international festival of authors now i don't know what the panelists were thinking i don't know why they chose me maybe it's because i do a review for south korean author unsu kim's book the plotters unzu kim is slated to be one of the guests at the 2019 festival of authors i d... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The Booktuber's attendance at the Toronto International Festival of Authors led to an opportunity to propose a reading series of Korean works in translation.
• 😮 The Literature Translation Institute of Korea sent a surprise shipment of 12 Korean books for the Booktuber to review.
• 📙 The unboxing video provides an overview of each book, giving viewers a glimpse into the diverse range of Korean literature available in English translation.
• 📔 The books cover various genres and themes, including feminism, historical events, psychological thrillers, and social issues.
• 😑 The Booktuber expresses excitement about reviewing the books and explains that they will also be giving away one or two copies to lucky winners.
• 🎮 This unboxing video is a first for the Booktuber, who has never done an unboxing or bookmail video before.
• 💦 The Booktuber finds the unboxing process a little stressful but is gratified to have the opportunity to showcase and review these Korean works.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did the Booktuber get involved with the Toronto International Festival of Authors?

The Booktuber was invited to attend the festival, possibly because of their book reviews on South Korean author Unsu Kim's work, "The Plotters."

Q: What is the purpose of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea reaching out to the Booktuber?

The institute asked the Booktuber to propose a reading series of Korean works in translation, which they agreed to. The institute later sent a shipment of Korean books for the Booktuber to review.

Q: How many books were included in the shipment?

The Booktuber received 12 books in total, all of which were published in North America in 2020.

Q: What types of books are included in the shipment?

The shipment includes a mix of genres, including novels, graphic novels, and short story collections. The books cover a range of themes, including feminism, psychological thrillers, cultural conservatism, and historical events.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The Booktuber attended the Toronto International Festival of Authors and was later approached by the Literature Translation Institute of Korea to propose a reading series of Korean works in translation.

• The Booktuber received a shipment of 12 Korean books translated into English and is excited to review them and share one or two with lucky winners.

• Each book from the unboxing is briefly described, highlighting its genre, themes, and significance in Korean literature.