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05/12/2025

Read and excerpt from Memory Burn in Literary Hub.

Sometimes, things are so clear in your mind that you remember everything: images, parts of strangers’ faces, empty rooms, sounds and words, someone’s voice. But the thing you remember most of all a…

10/11/2025

Two of our fantastic authors, Marek Torčík and Jaroslav Kříž, were in Chicago late October to introduce the English translation of their books.
Signed copies of both "Memory Burn" and "Czech America: Chicago" are available for purchase from the T.G. Masaryk School.

New Czech books in English — signed copies available. 📚✨

On October 26, Marek Torčík joined us as part of his U.S. book tour, reading from his award-winning novel Memory Burn.

Just a few days later, on October 28, during a reception at the Czech Consulate General in Chicago, historian Jaroslav Kříž introduced the English translation of his book Czech America: Chicago.

Both titles are signed by the authors and available for purchase — Memory Burn for a special discounted price of $25 and Czech America: Chicago for $30. We can ship anywhere in the U.S. To order, please email [email protected].

16/10/2025

Please find the whole Memory Burn US tour with dates, venues and links to register here:
https://new-york.czechcentres.cz/en/program/memory-burn-americke-knizni-turne-marka-torcika?locale=en&fbclid=IwY2xjawNd0WJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFsMVBNRHE3cjBIUFRETHBPAR7BM7knJxdCUt1m9ZsslFvgDQdr23CC8DCovf_mIxu_Sm6QahifG81xpr_-Bw_aem_NRQ3SDFYNAO_LgtGC7fprQ

Join acclaimed Czech author Marek Torčík on his first U.S. book tour, presenting his award-winning debut novel Memory Burn

16/10/2025

One additional event on the tour: Marek will be talking with Christopher Harwood, Senior Lecturer at Harriman Institute, Columbia University on October 22 at 12:15 PM - 1:45 PM. Please register by clicking the "Reserve your seat" button on the link.

Please join the East Central European Center and the Harriman Institute for a reading and discussion with Marek Torčík. Moderated by Christopher Harwood.

14/10/2025

We are proud to announce the publication of Memory Burn, the English edition (translated by Graeme and Suzanne Dibble) of the Magnesia Litera Award and Jiří Orten Prize winning novel by Marek Torčík. The author will be in the USA between October 20 and 29, so if you are in Boston, NYC, Chicago or Washington, D.C., you can have a chance to meet him and get to know the book at one of the six book events.

17/08/2025

"That final question sums up this memorable collection. At their core, these stories are about human beings trying to get other human beings to understand them, even when true understanding seems both impossible and dangerous."

Read Aviya Kushner's insightful and thorough review about "1945 and Other Stories".

https://forward.com/culture/books/762868/gabor-szanto-1945-and-other-stories-review-holocaust-fiction-hungarian/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMOm3ljbGNrAw6bJWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEeML8nns6EpijaGBjaUmaktXxWWEe3S18E5RIhVzrEkySNyqXwtsVipG1d3Mc_aem_aTVnrAu6NIcjoLEeQ8DlSg

The characters in Gábor Szántó’s work strive to be understood even when understanding seems impossible and dangerous.

05/05/2025

"Like many of Szántó’s stories, “Homecoming, 1945” is short but carries a big punch."
Susan Rubin Suleiman's review about "1945 and Other Stories" in Moment Magazine.

Jewish themes are central to the fictional works of Gábor T. Szántó, whose latest book is "1945 and Other Stories."

15/04/2025

Gábor T. Szántó, the author of "1945 and Other Stories" (https://ceeolpress.com/book/30) will be participating in the Jerusalem International Writers Festival (May 19-22).

Gábor T. Szántó is a Hungarian-Jewish author and the editor-in-chief of Jewish culture and politics magazine Szombat. His short story Homecoming, 1945 (published recently in his book 1945 and Other Stories) was the basis for director Ferenc Török’s acclaimed film 1945, which won awards ...

23/01/2025

Listen to translator, Isabel Stainsby as she reads from our recently published book, "The True Way Out" by Patrik Banga.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKmUGDOTJwU

For more information: https://ceeolpress.com/book/34 .tab=0

The time: the 1990s. The place: Prague’s Žižkov district. A neighbourhood where hopelessness, drugs, alcohol and fights are normal. Growing up in the local R...