Unshuttered by Patricia Smith
Patricia Smith’s Unshuttered is a remarkable piece of work that explores Black consciousness through dramatic monologues. The book consists of a series of numbered poems paired with discovered nineteenth-century photos of African Americans....
Collected Poems: 1946–2016 by Harry Mathews
Harry Mathews, a versatile writer known for his novels, essays, and short stories, was also a poet. This book gathers nine collections of his poetry, along with both previously published and new works,...
Now We’re Getting Somewhere by Kim Addonizio
In Kim Addonizio's collection "Now We're Getting Somewhere," she presents bold and witty poems that reveal harsh truths about life and the human experience. These verses will shock you, make you laugh darkly,...
More Sure by A. Light Zachary
A. Light Zachary's first poetry collection, "More Sure," explores uncertainty and complexity. The poems draw inspiration from ancient texts, quantum physics, contemporary poetry, and gaming culture to create a space for queer and...
Negotiations by Destiny O. Birdsong
Destiny O. Birdsong's debut poetry collection delves into the complexities of identity and relationships. In her work, she explores themes of race, gender, history, pain, and healing with profound emotional depth and a...
This Strange Garment by Nicole Callihan
Nicole Callihan's book captivated me just as I returned from a meditation retreat. After such a serene experience, my senses were heightened, and every little detail seemed more vivid. "This Strange Garment" resonated...
No Land in Sight by Charles Simic
Charles Simic, a distinguished poet for over five decades, continues to produce prolific work well into his eighties. His latest collection, No Land in Sight, echoes his recent style seen in works like...
Cardinal by Tyree Daye
The second poetry collection by Tyree Daye, titled Cardinal, commences with two epigraphs. The first is drawn from The Green Book, an annual guide that aided Black travelers in the segregated US, expressing...
Copy by Dolores Dorantes, translated by Robin Myers
In her latest work "Copy," Mexican poet Dolores Dorantes explores the themes of displacement, violence, and identity through fragmented prose poems. Raised in Ciudad Juárez and now living in the United States after...
Innocence by Michael Joseph Walsh
Michael Joseph Walsh's first collection of poems, Innocence, starts with a quote from Chinese poet Du Fu, reflecting on the enduring beauty of nature even in the face of destruction. Walsh delves into...
