Kings of a Lonely Kingdom: Earth Day Essays, Poems, and Musings on Nature by David C. Mahood is a compelling, passionate work on the environment and its possible future. This amazing kaleidoscope of poems, essays, and thought processes is a culmination of writings by the...

I Look To The Mourning Sky: A Book of Poems and Writing Prompts for the Grieving Heart, by Liz Newman, could be the balm the mourning soul needs. Loss can come without warning, or it can come with the knowledge that it is going to...

Lady Death and Other Poems Venerating Change by Keath Silva is a collection of poetry on the subject of transition - specifically the transitional period many trans, genderqueer, and gender-expansive people experience as they bloom into their most authentic selves. It covers topics such as...

Ebony and Her Crown by Nicole Marshall is an inspirational and educational children’s picture book that is delivered in a poetic rhyming style. The narrative is strong, realistic in terms of dialogue, and informative in a way that all nationalities will be able to learn...

Karen Stuth writes about a wide variety of topics in a positive way. Her poems invite reflection on personal issues based on her experiences. She talks about appreciating the small but precious moments that life gives us. There are simple details in our days that...

Writer's Block: A Book of Shitty Poems by O. Persaud is indeed an anthology of shitty poems to the core—literally. In 74 pages, this little volume pays tribute to that human necessity that requires our tryst with the john. This anthology is the product of...

Breadcrumbs on a Koi Pond comprises over fifty items by Donna Stavely. They vary in length from a few lines to a few pages. The words evoke scenes, colors, relationships, and emotions. The mood varies from contemplative to reflective, romantic, philosophical, or witty. There are...

Wake Me (Soundtrack Poems Book One) is a painfully emotional poetry collection penned by the resilient author Jamillah Warner. Split into two parts, Jamillah expertly pilots us through her highs and lows with love, drawing attention to the distressing fact that it's not always sunshine...

My Smile Is My Mask: A Collection of Poems is a work of non-fiction exploring coming-of-age themes. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and was penned by Francesca De Geronimo. Within this collection, readers will find a series of poems reflecting themes...

The Sound of the Broken Wand is a collection of poetry in the inspirational and emancipatory subgenre. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by poet Tiki Black, who is also a singer and songwriter. Lending her lyricism to this collection...

Don’t Drink from the Water Fountain by Diane Belinfanti is a witty, insightful, and delightfully humorous collection of rhyming poems in which the poet thoroughly inhabits the daily routine, mindset, and tribulations of typical middle school students. Belinfanti leads the reader on a lighthearted tour...

Gone Before: A Grief Journey in Poems by Ruth Fanshaw is a collection of the author's poetry written to process the depth of heartache that comes when we lose someone close to us. In Fanshaw’s case, the loss was her mother, and the verses she...

Voices of the Heart, a collection of poems by David D. Bernstein, is a thought-provoking book. The book has four sections: Voices of the Heart, Voices of Life, Voices of Soul, and Voices of Spirit. The author begins the book with a heartwarming poem in...

I Like Mud is a lovely collection of poetry by Margaret Grote, an award-winning poet and dedicated teacher who passed away in 2005. In fulfillment of Grote's wishes, this collection is now shared by her son, David, and his cousin, Marcia Wheelan Coles, who illustrated...

When The Banshee Howls by John W. Leys is a beautiful collection of poems about various subjects like life and loss. We can see how magnificently this is done by how he brings these poems to life. The Wild speaks about the unknown in the...

Deep Craving: A Collection of Poems by Joe Giampaolo is an insightful collection of poetry that beautifully shares the complexities of humanity and the intricacies of relationships. The poems are divided into four parts: Love, Pain, Essence, and Social Justice. The theme of Love is...

I Swear Somewhere This Works: Selected Poems 2013-2023 is a work of non-fiction in the poetry, relationships, and reflection subgenres. It is best suited to mature adult readers owing to themes of sex and sexual assault and the use of explicit language throughout. Penned by...

Finding Her Being Her is an enchanting collection of poems that covers the different facets of what it means to be a woman. Penned by Nilam Patel, this poetry collection sheds light on many issues and challenges that contemporary women must navigate. As a reader,...

I Look to the Gentle Rain: A Book of Poems and Writing Prompts for the Aching Heart, by Liz Newman, is a poetry collection about Newman coping with her father’s death and finding comfort in sorrow. The collection is separated into four sections. Section One:...

Immerse yourself in an enthralling collection of short poems with A.H. Morris' Gratitude. Presented as quatrains, cinquains, or sestets, these poems explore various facets of life and human behavior. Morris provides some valuable insight into the human condition with succinctly worded verses that linger long...