#Poetry

Whether you’re a lifelong poetry reader or are looking for your first collection to pick up, we’ve got something for you! Our writers cover new poetry, the best poetry for every reader, and more.

Unreading a Poem

How poems can make us confront the ugliness of life, even when we don't want to.

12 More Poets for People Who Still Think They Don’t Like Poetry

Still not sure poetry is for you? These 12 poets may very well just prove you wrong.

3 Novels-in-Verse for People Who Are a Little Bit Scared of Novels-in-Verse

Whether you love poetry or are a little bit scared of it, these 3 novels-in-verse will have you hooked from the very first page.

In Translation: July Fiction and Poetry

New releases in translation, all out this month!

Reading LEAVES OF GRASS as a Self-Help Book

Having a sh*t sandwich of a week/month/year? Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass to the rescue!

The Poetry I’ve Purchased Since November

One reader on the poetry she's inhaled since November.

That Time We Saw Rad Spine Poetry on Instagram

As part of our June #Riotgrams challenges on Instagram, we asked our community to post some spine poetry, and the result was beautiful.

We Need Diverse Wedding Readings

A list of wedding readings written by authors of color.

Grads, Here’s Some Straight Wisdom from Poet Nikki Giovanni

Sit down for a spell with Nikki Giovanni while she serves up some truth serum about life.

How Audiobooks Reignited My Love of Poetry

On discovering a new love for poetry audiobooks.