How to Support Your Local Bookstores
As you walk through the doors of your local independent bookstore, you instantly breathe a sigh of relief. Strolling through the aisles, leafing through pages of books on your TBR, enjoying a cup of coffee as you relax in your
5 Ways Poetry Can Help You Achieve the Coastal Grandma Aesthetic
When it comes to TikTok trends, few have matched the aspirational iconography and consistent staying power of the Coastal Grandma. The archetype—which conjures images of neutral button-downs and cardigans and windswept hair or a sunhat—gained traction on TikTok last summer
In The Corrected Version, Rosanna Young Oh Honors and Uplifts the Interior World
In a poem titled “The Yellow Bathing Suit,” which falls near the end of The Corrected Version, Rosanna Young Oh’s debut poetry collection, the speaker marvels at “yellow warblers in the window / …supreme and unperturbed.” In the next stanza,
6 Enchanting Poetry x Audio Albums
Welcome to a world where words dance and emotions find their melodies. Poetry albums can take listeners on a profound journey through the power of language and rhythm. To showcase the power of a recorded poetry album, we’ve selected six
The State of Banned Books in 2023: 4 Recently Banned Poetry Collections to Read
Book bans have persisted throughout history, with poetry collections among the most frequently challenged titles. From Sappho to Allen Ginsberg, poets who realistically depict queerness, sexuality, grief, violence, and other urgent issues and experiences have faced backlash and censorship. Though banning
Fun Takes on Wedding Season Poetry
Poetry is often thought of as the most romantic literary genre. With this rosy reputation in mind, reading a poem to your partner, transcribing it in a card or incorporating it into a letter, or even incorporating poetry into your
Tips for Writing Outdoors-Inspired Poetry
During summer, many enjoy spending time outside. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or simply enjoy occasionally sitting in your backyard, the outdoors provides endless creative opportunities for your writing practice. In honor of National Great Outdoors Month this June, here
6 Stand-Out June 2023 Poetry Collections
June is for reading poolside, tucking a poetry collection into your plane carry-on, and staying up late reading beside an open window. As the weather gets warmer and your summer schedule gets busier, take some time to unwind with this
5 Collections to Read After You Watch the Live Action The Little Mermaid
Viewers have been eagerly awaiting Lin Manuel Miranda’s live action The Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, for more than a year. Now, it’s here, driving both large audiences and significant dialogue. The re-envisioned
SK Williams on Writing in a Partnership
Like most things unexpected, becoming SK Williams wasn’t something we thought would be “an experience.” It started when Kevin decided early in our friendship to trust me with reading his poems—which I immediately loved and felt the world would love
4 Unforgettable Novels in Verse
Novels in verse are a unique form of storytelling that blend poetry and prose to create a lyrical and immersive reading experience. To help you find your next favorite novel in verse, we've compiled some of the most compelling and
Incorporating Fruit Metaphors into Your Poetry
As we bask in the sunny spring weather, many of us might enjoy a cold piece of fruit to help us cool off, stroll through the farmers market with a bag of locally-grown fruit, and look forward to summer fruit