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Poets are expert wordsmiths, so it's no surprise these prose books by poets are meticulously crafted, making for unforgettable reads.
Here are poetry collections that will have you parsing through your emotions and engaging in introspection — perfect for the colder months.
For me, the Notes section of a poetry collection has been an independent study in poetry, one of the many readerly joys of my bookish days.
Everyone's experience coming out is different. These poems capture the fear, joy, backlash, and relief that comes with coming out.
Meet the new U.S. Poet Laureate, Ada Limón. This primer will introduce you to her work, including the best poems in her poetry collections.
Rituals, like in other arenas of our lives, have their place in reading practices. Here are one poetry lover's experiences with hers.
When I'm feeling adrift and tetherless and the world is just too much, I need a syringe to the heart, Pulp Fiction style. I need poetry.
The Sealey Challenge is when poetry lovers read a collection a day. Here are the new favorite poets one reader discovered by trying it.
Every year, The Sealey Challenge comes along to keep us immersed in verse. Here are 15 poetry books for the upcoming Sealey Challenge.