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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 ...

From a new translation of Homer’s “Iliad” to the strange new world of AI verse, it’s been an epic year for the art of poetry. Only a god or an algorithm would presume to list the best poetry ...

On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:15 pm, Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) is hosting a poetry night. Whether ...

For those of us north of the equator, winter officially arrived last week. The early darkness and the chill in the air demand a change in our habits. For many, the season provokes an unmistakable turn ...

National-anything months, for anyone who works on media round-ups like we do here at Paste Books, can be a real Catch-22. Sure, it’s good SEO to highlight the Best Poetry Audiobooks in the middle of ...

Five collections our columnist loved this year. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert is the author of six collections of poetry, essays and criticism, most recently “Normal Distance.” Her On Poetry columns ...

Some stories are better told in verse, and Dua Lipa understands that well. Her fall 2026 TBR features multiple poetry books ...

These heartfelt, profound and sometimes funny Thanksgiving poems are perfect for sharing during your Thanksgiving celebration ...

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 ...