When I saw The Northland Beckons: An Illustrated Haiku Journey by Sandra and Sofia Hisakuni, I really wanted to read it. I have not read haikus since I learned how to write them in the seventh grade (late 1960s). For those new to the art...

Treat yourself to a collection of inspirational poems with Vikas Parihar's The Poems and The Poet. The book opens with "Sorrow and Happiness," an illuminating poem that shows how we can find the light in our darkest times through empathy and understanding. "I, Me, and...

Thoughts come and thoughts go; sometimes they flit through the mind and leave nothing behind but a whisper of ideas or, worse, the frustrating randomness of a void slate. Life is like that: random, fleeting, and even at times flighty. As Hermione Lee shares in...

Digital Smiles by E. Hughes is a thought-provoking collection of poems that offer sharp commentary on a few increasingly relevant social issues. "Birds of Prey" calls out those in the internet forums who prey on people's fears and insecurities to further their own interests. The...

The Empowerment Alphabet is a collection of poems by J.C. Dilley. These aim to help readers overcome life's challenges and are presented as letters that address feelings and things that hold people back from achieving success. These letters are directed toward things like insecurity, depression,...

The Earth In Custody: Verses of Lament and Comment is a work in the poetry, environmentalism, and call to action subgenres. It is best suited to teen and adult readers. Penned by author Subhash S Naik, this poignant collection of poems addresses the pressing issue...

Heartbeats in Ink by Denise Alicea is a collection of 32 poems, most of them about love. The themes are generally positive and uplifting; they include topics such as romantic love, self-love, and even appreciating cats. The poems have a melodic rhythm to them. Most...

Broken Little Pieces: New Tales from The Baron is a collected work of poetry penned by author Billy J. Barnum in the slice-of-life, emotive, and inspirational writing subgenres. The author presents a collection of poetry designed to evoke strong reactions and stimulate the senses. As...

Love is the central theme of Angel I. Hawkins' first poetry collection, Velvet. This book is divided into three sections with free verse poems in which the author reveals her innermost thoughts and feelings. The poems draw inspiration from objects (a telephone, fabric, lipstick), places...

As we travel through life’s challenges, we all need guidance and solutions on how to cope. People use various facets to work through conflicts; some methods can be destructive while others choose beneficial ways. For an optimal way to channel your life’s energy, get a...