Embracing the changing hues of nature and the crispness in the air, the arrival of Fall heralds a season of poetic inspiration. As the leaves turn from green to brilliant shades of red, orange, and gold, the world seems to transform into a canvas for verses to come alive. With the promise of cozy evenings and contemplative walks, we are thrilled to welcome the enchanting world of Fall poetry.

The Lights by Ben Lerner 9/5

The Lights is a constellation of poetry and prose, intertwining personal and collective experiences in a vivid tapestry. From intimate reflections to sweeping, experimental verses, Ben Lerner’s work captures the complexities of art, family, and existence against the backdrop of accelerating crises. Written over fifteen years, these poems reveal insight, critique, and an unpredictable intensity that promises enigmatic moments of uplift and illumination.

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Razzle Dazzle by Major Jackson 9/5

Razzle Dazzle is a vibrant collection spanning two decades of Major Jackson’s brilliant poetry, offering a journey through his transformative imagination. His five acclaimed volumes, from the resilient spirit of Leaving Saturn to the philosophical introspection of The Absurd Man, showcase a poet who passionately confronts life’s complexities, from human intimacy to global issues. With over three dozen new poems, Jackson’s work resonates with lyrical strength, reminding us of the enduring power of art, language, and the pursuit of meaning.

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Grand Tour by Elisa Gonzalez 9/19

Grand Tour, Elisa Gonzalez’s debut poetry collection, takes readers on a journey through the complexities of life, offering profound insights that span from poignant moments like “white wine greening in a glass” to the broader questions of love, pain, and reconciliation. With a lyrical blend of elegy, romanticism, and introspection, Gonzalez’s poems explore the intricacies of existence while inviting readers to join her in the search for meaning and understanding.

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Pig by Sam Sax 9/19

From a distinguished winner of the National Poetry Series and James Laughlin Award emerges a third collection of poems that utilize the unassuming pig as a means of delving into themes of the body, faith, desire, and authority. This unique collection reimagines diverse histories through the pig—a symbol spanning farm life, masculinity, violence, queerness, global food systems, and more.

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Thursdays with You: A Collection of Sapphic Poetry  by Emma F. Payne 9/21

For anyone who has struggled with their sexuality, with self-love, or feeling accepted in their love, this collection is for you. Topics that everyone can relate to in life’s pursuits, such as happiness, healing, igniting personal transformation, and navigating loneliness. Payne’s poetry is a reminder that we are not alone, and that the journey of finding comfort in our own lives is worth the struggle.

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The King of Terrors by Jim Johnstone 9/26

Penned in the wake of a brain tumor diagnosis during the early pandemic days, The King of Terrors is a contemplation on navigating illness and the diverse forces needed for healing, often beyond medical realms. Jim Johnstone suggests that language, relationships, and our connection to nature possess the potential to liberate us from the looming specter of collapse. With reflections on a changing landscape and societal divisions, these poems meld personal and public, clinical and spiritual, offering a mysterious perspective even amid the familiar.

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Gentle Chaos by Tyler Gaca aka Ghosthoney 10/3

Tyler Gaca, also known as TikTok’s Ghosthoney, presents a captivating collection that intertwines poems, images, and anecdotes to celebrate magic, queerness, and individuality. Gentle Chaos offers an intimate exploration of Gaca’s experiences, weaving poems, essays, and artworks that delve into the realms of magic, self-discovery, and the unconventional, providing insight into his journey as a queer individual finding solace in magic.

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All Souls by Saskia Hamilton 10/3

Saskia Hamilton’s All Souls is a profound exploration of compassion, memory, and existence, where poems and fragments traverse truths from night’s reckoning to daylight’s unbreakable numbers. In this collection, Hamilton’s descriptions of everyday life, infused with tenderness and courage, create an open and freedom-filled space.

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Daughter: The Soul Journey of a Black Woman in America Having a Human Experience by Ebonee Davis 10/10

A captivating blend of poetry and essays by Ebonee Davis, offering a memoir-style narrative of breaking generational cycles, healing trauma, and undergoing a transformative spiritual awakening as a young black woman in America. This introspective collection delves into growth, forgiveness, and self-love, providing an inspiring read that resonates with anyone navigating the complexities of the human experience in a changing world. Daughter emphasizes the vital importance of inner exploration on the path to genuine freedom.

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Organs of Little Importance by Adrienne Chung 10/10

Adrienne Chung’s debut collection, drawing inspiration from Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, delves into the nature of psychological remnants, love, and memory. Exploring the deepest parts of our  psychologies such as first impressions, wandering thoughts, and lingering memories, as well as personal experiences like embracing nostalgia, donning vibrant colors, and navigating love. In Organs of Little Importance, Chung reframes these seemingly inconsequential bits, presenting their potential significance.

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Bread, Sex, Trees by Alix Klingenberg 10/17

Bread, Sex, Trees is a poetic guide for the dreamers, alchemists, and the visionaries alike. For those that hearts beat to the rhythm of the land, those who are embracing their healing, and those who are rekindling their relationships with nature and creativity. By holding hands with life’s challenges, this collection will provide a guiding path towards the salve of self-love.

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No Town Called We by Nikki Reimer 10/17

No Town Called We delves into the demise of elders, societal unrest, and the ecological dilemma, observed from the viewpoint of a multiply disabled, woman-associated body approaching middle age. Evolving from the feminist objections of Reimer’s prior work, this collections continues to penetrate the layers of indifference and rapacity that mold petrostate cultures.

Survival Takes a Wild Imagination by Fariha Róisín 10/17

In her potent follow-up to a critically acclaimed debut, poet and activist Fariha Róisín grapples with generational trauma to unearth her own freedom and compassion. This collection probes questions about identity, family, and nationality, ultimately exuding hope and strength. Survival Takes a Wild Imagination presents a transformative voice, shedding light on the beauty of self-renewal in a shifting world.

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Homeland of My Body: New & Selected Poems by Richard Blanco 10/24

Richard Blanco’s collection, a mosaic of past, present, and future, encapsulates his deep exploration of identity and home, featuring poems from his previous works interwoven with new reflections that reveal a more mature perspective. With an adept command of form and voice, these poems eloquently address the universal question of finding one’s place in the world, capturing Blanco’s deep sensibility and polished craft.

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The Vanishing Song by Jay Hulme 10/31

Jay Hulme, a trans Christian poet, presents their second collection, “The Vanishing Song.” This assortment features inquisitive and exploratory poems that seek God’s essence in unconventional realms—ancient holy sites, woodlands, aged churches, and even the lives of saints. Infused with Celtic spirituality, these verses guide readers toward sensing the sacred within the uniqueness of places and individuals that touch their lives.

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Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems by Megan Fox 11/7

Megan Fox, one of the most prominent women of our time, is turning to poetry for healing. What she calls the illness of carrying the weight of men’s sins, is now being brought to the surface in her debut collection. In these seventy-plus heartbreaking, dark, and delicious poems, Fox highlights the ways we chip away at our souls trying to fit the molds of those we love. With wicked humor we see her go through a powerful journey to take back her happiness, inspiring others to do the same. So go on and “bite the apple,” but prepare yourself for addiction.

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Death Prefers the Minor Keys by Sean Thomas Dougherty 11/7

Death Prefers the Minor Keys is Sean Thomas Dougherty’s twentieth book, composed during breaks as a third-shift medical technician. It’s a memoir-like prose sequence reflecting on disability, chronic illness, addiction, survival, love, and parenthood. The collection includes collaged prose poems, stories, and essays that delve into his caregiving experiences, while also nodding to his Jewish heritage and his wife’s courage amid illness and addiction.

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Transitory by Subhaga Crystal Bacon 11/14

Transitory by Subhaga Crystal Bacon, an Isabella Gardner Award recipient, is a tribute to 46 transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals murdered in 2020 in the US and Puerto Rico. The elegies, written as gleaned sketches, commemorate their lives using limited online information. The collection also reflects on the author’s personal journey as a Queer elder, discussing evolving gender awareness and persistent anti-trans violence. The poems highlight the longing for safety, love, and acceptance in a world marked by privilege and prejudice.

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