#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.

The Best Poetry Books of 2023

Though these collections are wildly different, they possess the heart, rigor, and inventiveness that makes them the best poetry books of 2023, like Aster of Ceremonies by JJJJJerome Ellis.

Best Instagram Poetry Accounts

The best Instagram poetry accounts will feed you art, truth, and beauty through poetry. Read on for which accounts to follow.

New Black Poetry Books for 2023

To honor Black History Month and amazing Black poets, here are 11 new Black poetry books coming out in 2023, including You Are Only Just Beginning by Morgan Harper Nichols.

8 Poetic Books Like TIME IS A MOTHER

Looking for more books like Time is a Mother? Here are eight books to dig into, including Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.

Depression Poems To Get You Through Tough Times (& Understand Those Struggling!)

Holiday Downtime: Poetry Books to Inspire Year-End Reflection

Make the most of your year-end downtime with these poetry books to inspire reflection, featuring works like Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire.

10 of the Best Poetry Collections of 2022

In this year of standout poetry collections, I’m honored to have passed hours with these books, and I’m eager to reread them.

9 Unforgettable Prose Books Written by Poets

Poets are expert wordsmiths, so it's no surprise these prose books by poets are meticulously crafted, making for unforgettable reads.

Poetry to Get You Through the Winter

Here are poetry collections, like Desgraciado: The Collected Letters by Angel Dominguez, that will have you parsing through your emotions and engaging in introspection — perfect for the colder months.

In Appreciation Of The “Notes” Section In Poetry Collections

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.