A poetry collection. That could happen, right? Instead of pawing for your doomscrolling device, you could instead pick up a ...

As I have every year since 2014, in 2025 I set aside a couple of months to peruse the year’s books of poetry — at least those books I had on hand. In the past, I’ve titled my annual roundup — one ...

In his debut poetry collection, Party Line, Kyle Carrero Lopez’s subjects range in scale from Cuban–American relations and ...

Poetry can be a form of self-care. Poets such as Fariha Róisín, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and even Lana Del Rey have all touched on the healing power of the art form. Over the course of the pandemic, actress ...

A strong and healthy marriage is like a well-crafted poem, full of beauty, depth, and emotion. Just as Black poets use words to convey the most profound feelings, couples can also find inspiration and ...

A framed poster of a stamp depicting Langston Hughes, who wrote some of the best poems in American history. Poetry provides the perfect way to indulge in the escapism of reading without the commitment ...

'I Am Maria: My Poems and Reflections on Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope' will hit bookshelves on April 1, 2025 Denise Truscello/Getty; Penguin Random House Maria Shriver’s first foray into poetry is ...

After the success of her documentary, I Am a Noise, last year, Joan Baez will release her debut poetry book later this month. On Tuesday, the music legend and activist announced that she’ll release ...

Drake can now add the title of author to his illustrious name. The rap superstar recently announced that he's dropping his first poetry book. "I don't know if I have ever wanted people to buy or ...

From daring contemporary collections to the long-awaited definitive edition from one of the major poets of the 20th century, this is our pick of the best poetry books of the year. Whether you’re a ...