The Librarian of Auschwitz (Antonio Iturbe, 2017)

*… Journalist Antonio Iturbe's The Librarian of Auschwitz is based on the experiences of real-life Auschwitz survivor Dita Kraus. Iturbe interviewed Kraus about her time in Auschwitz, fictionalizing her account in this beautiful and brutal work (expertly translated by Lilit Thwaites) … The Librarian of Auschwitz is a heartbreaking and ultimately inspiring work of art. [Siân Gaetano, children's and YA editor, Shelf Awareness http://www.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=653#m11409]

*Drawing on his own interviews with Holocaust survivor Dita Kraus, who now lives in Israel, Spanish author Iturbe describes the horrors of Auschwitz-Birkenau in unflinching, straightforward prose (smoothly translated by Thwaites) that reflects his journalism background … As Dita’s story unfolds … Iturbe interweaves the names and stories of other survivors and victims of Auschwitz, turning the narrative into a monument of remembrance and history. [https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-62779-618-7]

*The novel was originally published in Spanish in 2012, and this translation, by Thwaites, captures both the transcendence of Dita’s story and the deeply disturbing reality of the concentration camps … it’s a sophisticated novel with mature themes, delivering an emotionally searing reading experience. An important novel that will stand with other powerful testaments from the Holocaust era. [Diane Colson September 1, 2017 (Booklist)]

The Prince of the Skies (Antonio Iturbe, 2021)

*Iturbe (The Librarian of Auschwitz) exuberantly tells the story of author Antoine de Saint-Expuery and his passion for flying, poetry, and beautiful women …The author does a wonderful job of dramatizing how exhilarating and dangerous the early years of civil aviation were for a handful of bold and intrepid pilots. He also recreates in sparking fashion interwar French society. Saint-Ex, his colleagues, and their loves come to life in a novel that would do the author of The Little Prince proud. [Publishers Weekly https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-250-80698-7]

*From the bestselling author of The Librarian of Auschwitz comes another epic historical novel translated by Lilit Žekulin Thwaites and based on a true story – the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, author of The Little Prince … Melbourne-based translator Lilit Žekulin Thwaites has once again done a fine job of converting Iturbe’s Spanish into English which flows, whilst maintaining a sense of the original rhythm. [Tracy Korsten, https://glamadelaide.com.au/book-review-the-prince-of-the-skies-by-antonio-iturbe/] 

*Writer Antonio Iturbide and translator Lilit Thwaites combine their talents in the quiet and yet sweeping tale of friendship, purpose, and change that is The Prince of the Skies … Iturbe and Thwaites weave a skilled narrative and solid read … The Prince of the Skies is a beautifully written and atmospheric journey through French aviation as seen through the eyes of three vastly different men: the dreamer, the celebrity, and the steady friend, united by their love of the skies and their dedication to the extraordinary. [Wesley's Reviews]

Tears in Rain (Rosa Montero, 2012)

*… a splendid story in its own right, thoroughly involving and in the end fascinating and even moving. I liked the unusual setting, Spain in the 22nd century, and … found the story moving swiftly and logically.
Bruna Husky, is a replicant, an android 'born' at age 25 with implanted memories and a life span of approximately ten years … The other main characters, human, android and mutant are well-portrayed …The background felt solid and believable and the translation appeared effortless … a highly satisfying read. [Penny Waugh, UK]

*If you enjoy action thrillers, "history-of-the-future" science fiction, or just thought that there could have been a lot more to the "Bladerunner" story, then you will enjoy this novel. What amazed me most was that it was written in Spanish and translated to English; the writing is simply superb. [Amoreena France, USA]

*Rosa Montero presents us with a compelling, complicated and not completely explained mystery. Memories may not be all they seem to be. Official history can be rewritten. The obvious may not be. We all struggle to find purpose for the days we have to live, never knowing how many there will be. Special recognition is in order for the translator whose work gives the English version of this novel great pace and brilliant clarity. [David Mellor, USA]

*… Tears in Rain not only entertained me, it also absorbed me while I read it. I was in the futuristic world imagined by this excellent author, watching the main character as she went about her business and life … This story was so well written and very expertly translated! I recommend this book to any person who enjoys sci-fi, or futuristic stories... and also anyone who just really enjoys a good, well thought out story. [Shyla Casey, USA]

Weight of the Heart (Rosa Montero, 2016)

*… Ms. Montero’s sequel matches the high hopes I had for this series … its dive into the characters and psyches that populate Bruna’s world only grows more intriguing. The narrative arc is never dull, the writing is ever brilliant and the space between words where we find ourselves and our own challenges taken up … allows fresh insight into perennial problems. Weight of the Heart does what the best of sci-fi has always done, it examines who we are and how we relate to one another all in the context of great story. [J.T. Frazier https://joesgeekfest.wordpress.com/2016/11/23/rosa-montero-weight-of-the-heart-bores-into-your-heart-and-mind/]

 The Immortal Collection (Eva Garcia Saenz, 2014)

*The author must have done a great deal of research straddling archaeology, anthropology, philosophy, psychology, mythology, molecular biology, history and perhaps geography. This book seems like a mammoth task exceptionally executed. For the translator, 20/10 … I loved how the author managed to bring the sciences together and gave it a human face. A read not to miss. [Kai, USA]