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...
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...
Zoom Rooms by Mary Jo Salter
Mary Jo Salter's latest poetry collection, "Zoom Rooms," delves into the unique experiences of social distancing and virtual meetings that have become synonymous with the COVID-19 pandemic. The poems in "Zoom Rooms" reflect...
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...
Hello I Must Be Going by David Hernandez
Author David Hernandez structures his fifth poetry compilation, "Hello I Must Be Going," as a three-part display. The initial segment draws on artist Ed Ruscha's "word paintings," cleverly reinterpreting them in unexpected...
Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers by Jake Skeets
In Jake Skeets’s poetry collection Eyes Bottle Dark with a Mouthful of Flowers, he intertwines the rugged landscapes of the American Southwest with human bodies and various objects. Through his verses, a peculiar...
Arias by Sharon Olds
Sharon Olds chose the title of her latest poetry collection, Arias, inspired by the musical term "aria," which signifies a solo vocal piece within a larger composition. This title reflects a focus on...
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,...
Philomath by Devon Walker-Figueroa
In her book Philomath, Devon Walker-Figueroa delves into the concept of a "love of learning," which is the essence of the word 'Philomath.' The book, selected for the National Poetry Series in 2020,...
The Problem of the Many by Timothy Donnelly
How do you define the boundaries of a cloud? It's a more challenging question than it may initially appear. When there is a mist of water droplets surrounding each cloud, and it's impossible...
