The Wilderness
A collection of poems that explores the American landscape, Puritan fatalism, and the individual soul's struggle for meaning, blending myth,…
Best Poetry Books Recommended By Poets
Discover a curated list of poetry books recommended by acclaimed poets, celebrating the power of verse and its ability to connect us.
Soft Science
A mesmerizing blend of pain and beauty, Soft Science weaves mystical interpretations with stark reality, leaving readers captivated and cont…
Plainwater
Anne Carson's 'Plainwater' is a mesmerizing blend of poetry and prose that pushes the boundaries of language and form, offering a unique fus…
blud
A powerful collection of poems that fearlessly explores trauma, love, and resilience, blending dark themes with lyrical beauty.
mary wants to be a superwoman
A poetic journey through race and culture in America, inspired by the music of Stevie Wonder.
Her Mouth as Souvenir
A debut poetry collection that leaps from the mundane to the sublime, revealing a world of turbulence, anxiety, and beauty through a cracked…
Sons of Achilles
A powerful poetry collection that explores the intersection of violence and intimacy, questioning the legacy of brutality through myth and p…
Heart Like A Window, Mouth Like A Cliff
A raw and tender exploration of cultural assimilation, love, and the oppressive weight of tradition within Chicanx families.
Music for the Dead and Resurrected
A haunting collection of letters to the dead, where Valzhyna Mort explores mourning and memory in the shadow of violent history, blending po…
The Wild Fox of Yemen
A fiery debut collection that explores identity, faith, and the complexities of cultural translation, blending Yemeni heritage with the expe…
Rotten Days in Late Summer
A powerful debut poetry collection exploring class, love, and loss in the working communities of the West Country, with razor-sharp insights…
Magical Negro
A profound and witty exploration of Black American womanhood through poetry that blends elegy, humor, and political protest.
Good Bones
Maggie Smith's powerful poems explore the complexities of motherhood, blending personal urgency with a broader sense of moral gravity and ho…
Your Crib, My Qibla
A poignant exploration of grief and the struggle to find words for loss, as a father grapples with the death of his child.
Hunger
Alice Derry's poetry explores the intricate balance of life's joys and complexities, drawing from travel, literature, and nature to create a…
Spectra
A collection of precise, taut poems that evoke the suffocation of a troubled marriage, using language to create patterns that transcend boun…
Three Poems
Hannah Sullivan's debut collection offers three powerful, interconnected poems that explore love, loss, and life's profound moments with a f…
Only As the Day Is Long
A powerful collection of poems that explores survival, healing, and love, featuring new odes to the poet's mother and selections from Dorian…
Autobiography of Death
A powerful collection of poems that explores the cyclical nature of death and survival, giving voice to those lost in Korea's violent histor…
This list features 29 of the best poetry books as recommended by celebrated poets, offering a diverse and enriching collection of verse that captures the essence of human experience. Compiled to celebrate National Poetry Month, these selections include both classic and contemporary works that have been praised for their lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and profound insights. Each book is accompanied by a personal recommendation from a renowned poet, providing a unique perspective on why these works stand out. Whether you're a seasoned poetry lover or new to the genre, this list offers a gateway to some of the most impactful and moving poetry of our time. Dive into these poetic treasures and let the words of these masterful poets inspire and uplift you.