Nebraska by Kwame Dawes
Kwame Dawes explores his immigrant and poet identity through his new collection, Nebraska, delving into the vast emptiness of middle America. Originally from Ghana and mostly raised in Jamaica, Dawes moved to Nebraska...
The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón
Ada Limón, a highly respected poet, gained recognition with her fourth book, Bright Dead Things (2015), for its unique and personal voice that touches on themes like growing up, finding solace in nature,...
Between Lakes by Jeffrey Harrison
The seventh book by Jeffrey Harrison, Between Lakes, delves into the theme of dealing with the death of his father and the enduring presence of the deceased in our lives. Through poignant elegies...
The High Art of the Lowcountry: Atsuro Riley’s Heard-Hoard Revisited by
In her essay "A Consideration of Poetry," Kay Ryan emphasizes the importance of precision in writing, stating that "We just feel that something precise is something important." Atsuro Riley, one of today's most...
Smoking the Bible by Chris Abani
Chris Abani's collection of autobiographical poems, titled Smoking the Bible, delves into the relationship between two brothers raised in Nigeria by an Igbo father and an English mother. These poems, which blend Igbo...
Atomizer by Elizabeth A. I. Powell
Atomizer is the latest poetry collection by Elizabeth A. I. Powell. The collection opens with a poem titled "Atomizer" that explores the relationship between autobiography and critical analysis through the invocation of the...
A Sand Book by Ariana Reines
In her daring fourth collection, A Sand Book, Ariana Reines delves into the power of observation and the impact of sand across various environmental and personal crises. The poetic journey navigates through...
So to Speak by Terrance Hayes
In his latest collection, "So To Speak," Terrance Hayes continues to showcase his innovative talent following the success of his previous work, "American Sonnets for my Past and Future Assassin." Hayes not only...
Guillotine by Eduardo C. Corral
Eduardo C. Corral’s second poetry collection, Guillotine, delves into the complexities of the body as a site of pleasure, pain, violence, and intellectual exploration. Through various poems, Corral captures the experiences of individuals...
Inmates by Sean Borodale
Sean Borodale is known for his deep focus and meticulous nature in his poetry. In his previous works like Bee Journal, he explored his attempt at beekeeping, while Notes for an Atlas delved...
