books!

It’s National Poetry Month and, not surprisingly, the book recommendations are enjoying the full flower of spring. Happy reading!

• CBC – 37 poetry collections to watch for in spring 2024
• Equality Now – 10 Feminist Poets to Celebrate this World Poetry Day
• Everyday Reading – 13 Terrific Poetry Books for Kids
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• KQED – 3 Collections Take the Poetic Measure of America in the Aftermath of the Pandemic
• New York Public Library – Our Favorite Poetry Books of 2024, So Far…
• Poetry Book Society – Spring 2024 Selections
• School Library Journal – 22 Works of Prized Poetry: NCTE’s 2024 Notable Books of Poetry and Verse Novels for Kids
• The Standard – 21 of the best poetry books of all time
• Tulane University Libraries – April 2024 National Poetry Month E-Book Selections

books and more books

The days are stretching longer, the temperature is edging upward, but there’s always time for more poetry books! Here is the latest batch of recommendations:

• Bandcamp – The Best Sound Poetry on Bandcamp, December/January 2024
• California Review of Books – From Acre to Zagjewski: 31 Outstanding Poetry Books from 2023
• EIN Presswire – Five Poetry Collections Unravels the Diverse Facets of Life and Human Experience
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• Literary Hub – Seven Unexpectedly Intimate Poetry Books to Read in March
• NPR – 3 collections take the poetic measure of America in the aftermath of the pandemic
• she reads – Most Anticipated Short Stories and Poetry of Spring 2024
• The Telegraph – The best poetry books of 2024 so far
• The Washington Post – Best poetry books for March

new books

Here’s a fresh list of poetry books that are making big impressions on readers:

• Electric Lit – 7 Poetry Collections About the Complexities of Black Womanhood
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• Literary Hub – Faith, Witches, Grief, and Smoke: New Poetry Books to Read in February
• The Millions – Must-Read Poetry: Winter 2024
• read poetry – 5 February 2024 Releases That Will Make You Fall Deeper in Love with Poetry
• The Week – Kwame Alexander’s 6 must-read books about the art of poetry

Happy reading!

books!

New year, new poetry books! Well, actually a few of these are recommendations left over from December, but we wouldn’t want your list to languish…

• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – December review roundup
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – January review roundup
• Literary Hub – 7 New Poetry Collections to Read in December
• Literary Hub – Here Are the Poetry Books to Read in 2024
• The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint – 7 Black Poets Every Student Should Read
• she reads – Most Anticipated Poetry of 2024

what to read now

As November winds down, we wrap up the what to read now recommendations with a new selection from all over:

• Book Culture – Our Most-Anticipated New Books for November 2023
• BookTrust – Top poetry books to help children celebrate the natural world
• Electric Lit – 10 Daring Bilingual Poetry Collections
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• Literary Hub – Ghosts, Specters, and Hauntings: 7 New Poetry Books to Read in November
• The Millions – Must-Read Poetry: Fall 2023
• NPR – 3 new poetry collections taking the pulse of the times
• Read Poetry – 5 Unforgettable November 2023 Poetry Releases
• Washington Independent Review of Books – On Poetry: New collections to make life more lyrical

In December, we’ll highlight the annual best-of lists, plus suggest some books and chapbooks by Cascadia-region poets published in 2023. (And if you’re one of those poets, leave a comment on this post with your name, book title, and publisher, and we’ll include it on the list!)

ALSO…if you’re a Cascadia poet and you have a poetry reading coming up in the next 12 months, please 1) check the Calendar page to make sure it’s not already listed and, if not, 2) leave a comment including a link to a web page where readers can find more information about your event (the calendar includes limited details, so we require a valid link). Thanks! (The calendar is updated almost daily.)

BOO(ks)!

While you’re waiting for the ghosts and goblins, check out this list of recommended poetry titles:

• Big Issue – Top 5 books to inspire you to write poetry, selected by The Poetry Pharmacy’s Deborah Alma
• Book Riot – 24 African Poets You Need to Read
• Electric Lit – 7 Poetry Collections By Women Of Color That Shatter The American Sentence
• The Highlander – Poetry books to *fall* into this quarter
• Lifestyle Asia – The best poetry books that famous poets recommend
• The National – Two new poetry collections recharge us with the virtues of human value
• The New York Times – Three Poetry Books That Take the Measure of Life, and Death
• The New York Times – Newly Published Poetry, From Katy Lederer to The Shining
• Times of India – 7 popular poets from Israel and Palestine who capture the heart of the Middle East

Sweet! Lots of treats!

the fall lineup

Fall typically sees a big increase in the number of new titles, and poetry is no exception. Here are some recent recommendations:

• Book Riot – Must-Have New Poetry for Fall 2023
• Cordite Poetry Review – Recent and Upcoming Poetry Books 2023-2024 (list)
• 49th Shelf – Most Anticipated: Our 2023 Fall Poetry Preview
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• Heavy Medal – Poetry Round-Up: Newbery possibilities featuring wordplay, wit, and poetic insights for kids
• Literary Hub – Our Own Inner World: Seven New Poetry Books for October
• she reads – Most Anticipated Poetry of Fall 2023

Happy reading!

more books!

The leaves are turning, the calendar is getting busier, and the tide of book recommendations is rising. Here’s the latest batch from all over:

• American Booksellers Association – The Indie Poetry Bestseller List
• Book Riot – 20 Marvelous Modern Poets
• Book Riot – Reflecting on Summer’s Poetry
• Book Riot – 8 of the Best Poetry Anthologies
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• Literary Hub – A Month of Poetic Acrobatics: 7 New Poetry Books to Read in September
• Poetry Book Society – Autumn 2023
• The Telegraph – The best poetry books of 2023 so far
• The turnaround blog – Autumn’s Best New and Upcoming Poetry Collections

If you’re impassioned by a recent read, leave a Comment!

more new poetry books

The books just keep on comin’! Here are more recommendations:

• CBC – 33 Canadian poetry collections to watch for in fall 2023
• The Conversation – Poetry goes nuclear: 3 recent books delve into present anxieties, finding beauty amid the terror
• Electric Lit – 9 Graphic Poetry Collections That Reimagine Text and Image
• NerdyBookGirl – Best Poetry Books to Read in 2023
• Washington Independent Review of Books – On Poetry: July 2023

for your reading list…

Whether you need a few titles to round out your list for the Sealey Challenge, or you’re just ready for more recommendations, here they are:

• Book Riot – 8 Disabled & Chronically Ill Poets to Read for Disability Pride Month
• Book Riot – Recent Poetry Releases to Add to Your Collections in Anticipation of The Sealey Challenge
• Fine Books & Collections – Five Rare Books for Collectors: National Poetry Library
• The Guardian – The best recent poetry – review roundup
• Library Journal – Shining Stars | The Best Poetry Books of the Year (So Far)
• Literary Hub – Contemporary Jobs in Contemporary Poetry: 7 New Books to Read in August
• The Manual – The best poetry books: You owe it to yourself to read these
• Read Poetry – Discover Literary Gems: 6 New Poetry Releases in August 2023