4 Fun Virtual Poetry Reading Series to Attend
While the literary world has changed in many ways since the pandemic began, one shift stands out as clearly positive and even revolutionary: The rise of online readings, poetry slams, and open mics. These virtual events make poetry more accessible,
5 February 2022 Poetry Releases to Add to Your TBR List
Desire, memory, love, dreams, and rage: February’s releases illustrate complex, often intangible emotions and concepts, sharpening them into distinct images. These five new and highly anticipated titles will invite you to feel a full range of emotions, engage in radical
5 March 2022 Poetry Contests to Submit To
Entering poetry contests and submitting to literary journals stands out as one of the most common writing resolutions. Putting your writing into the world can boost confidence, make you more comfortable with the process, and help you work toward a
Poetry and Art Pairings: Anna Marie Tendler Edition
Anna Marie Tendler’s confessional, expressive art is everywhere lately—capturing thousands of likes on Instagram, inspiring a Harper’s Bazaar feature, and selling out both at art festivals and online. After years of designing intricate lampshades, Tendler surprised her audience by switching
6 Soup and Poetry Pairings Inspired by Caroline Wright’s Soup Club
Like poetry, soup is comforting, warm, and can bring friends and communities together. Caroline Wright’s Soup Club: 80 Cozy Recipes for Creative, Plant-Based Soups and Stews to Share makes this connection clear, as Wright pairs her original, hearty recipes with
4 Defining Beat Poets to Add to Your Reading List
Beat poetry stands out as one of the most influential and widely referenced poetry movements today. If you’ve heard of Allen Ginsberg or Jack Kerouac—spontaneous and spiritual writers who subverted the genre’s conventions throughout their lifetimes—then you’ve heard of beat
January 2022 Poetry Releases: 7 Stellar Picks
A new year has begun, ushering in lots of new poetry. This month’s releases explore the intersections between poetry and art, contemplate philosophy, and embody ancient myth. In other words, even as emerging writers and fresh forms carve out space
2021 Audiobook Wrap-Up: 8 of the Year’s Most Incredible Releases
Audiobooks are more popular than ever before. The innovative format earned 12% more revenue from 2019 to 2020, according to research from the Audio Publishers Association, in part because publishers recorded 71,000 more audiobooks. As the selection grows, so does
Literary City Spotlight: Detroit
As the largest city in Michigan, Detroit has become a unique and flourishing haven for art, literature, and culture. In fact, some of today’s most notable poets—like Tyehimba Jess, Carolyn Forché, and Victoria Chang—hail from this creative and bustling area.
Last Minute Gifts for the Aspiring Author
Do you know an aspiring author you still need to buy a gift for this holiday season? If so, don’t panic—we have four last-minute gift ideas that are easy, affordable, and perfect for any writer. Writing Retreats & Workshops Like any
Poetry and Holiday Movies: 5 Festive Pairings
Watching holiday movies stands out as one of the best activities of the season. Whether you prefer a sentimental romance or a raunchy comedy, there’s a poetry pairing for nearly every winter classic. Snuggle up with a collection sure to