Translation Insights & Guides
Learn about AI translation, discover untranslated gems, and get tips for reading books in any language.
Why You Should Read Books in Your Native Language (Even If You Speak English)
Science shows you feel less emotion, miss more nuance, and read slower in a foreign language. Here's why native-language reading matters for fiction.
AI Translation vs Human Translation in 2026: An Honest Comparison
Where AI book translation genuinely excels, where human translators still win, and why the real question isn't which is better.
How We Keep Character Names Consistent Across 500 Pages
Why AI translation usually mangles character names — and the approach LitTranslate takes to keep every name, term, and voice consistent from page one to the end.
How to Read Light Novels Before the Official Translation Comes Out
A practical guide to finding, obtaining, and reading untranslated light novels — from sourcing raw files to translation options that actually work.
Why Machine Translation Still Fails at Literature (And What We Do Differently)
Google Translate handles menus fine. But give it a novel and it falls apart. Here's why literary translation is an entirely different problem — and how AI is finally catching up.