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June 15, 2026

New Collection Announced for 2027

E. L. Marsh has announced a forthcoming collection of linked stories exploring the intersection of family memory, inheritance, and geographical distance. The collection, titled "The Cartography of Memory," will be published by Penguin in spring 2027.

In a conversation with The Paris Review, Marsh discussed the project: "These stories began in notebooks during a year when I couldn't travel—when place became both increasingly distant and more intimately present. They're about the ways families map their lives across generations and geography."

May 28, 2026

Shortlisted for International Literary Excellence Award

The Weight of Distances has been named as a finalist for the 2026 International Literary Excellence Award, joining five other works in competition for the prestigious prize. The award will be announced in September at a gala ceremony in Stockholm.

The judges noted: "Marsh writes with a rare combination of precision and lyricism. Her exploration of domestic space as a form of biography is both utterly contemporary and timeless."

May 10, 2026

Essay on Craft Published in The Craft Quarterly

A new essay by E. L. Marsh, "The Art of Revision: On Patience and Precision," has been published in the latest issue of The Craft Quarterly. The essay reflects on the author's process of revising novels and the relationship between time and meaning-making.

Readers can access the full essay in the journal's Spring 2026 issue or through the author's reading list on this website.

April 18, 2026

Collected Poems Now Available in German Translation

The German translation of Collected Poems, translated by the acclaimed poet Christiane Johannsen, is now available from Schirmer/Mosel in Berlin. The translation received favorable reviews from German literary journals for its fidelity to the original's musicality.

E. L. Marsh will participate in a reading in Frankfurt in July to celebrate the publication.

March 29, 2026

Interview in The Guardian's Books Section

A lengthy profile and interview with E. L. Marsh appears in The Guardian, discussing her writing practice, influences, and the relationship between prose and poetry in her work. The piece includes photographs of her study and the Cotswolds landscape that inspires her writing.

Read the full interview online at theguardian.com or in print in The Guardian Review.

Upcoming Readings & Events

Date

July 15, 2026

Time

7:00 PM GMT

Location

London, United Kingdom

Venue

The British Library, King's Cross

A reading from the forthcoming collection "The Cartography of Memory," followed by a conversation about the relationship between geography and narrative. Reception to follow.

Date

August 22, 2026

Time

6:00 PM EDT

Location

New York, United States

Venue

92nd Street Y, Manhattan

An evening featuring a reading from Collected Poems and a discussion of poetry and place. Moderated by literary critic James Wood.

Date

September 10, 2026

Time

6:30 PM BST

Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Venue

The Scottish Poetry Library

A special reading celebrating the relationship between poetry and prose, with discussion of literary influences and creative process.

Date

October 5, 2026

Time

7:00 PM CEST

Location

Paris, France

Venue

Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

An intimate reading at the legendary Paris bookstore, hosted by the Société Littéraire de Paris. Book signing to follow.