As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, so does our anticipation for the literary treasures awaiting us this spring! From spellbinding short stories to soul-stirring poetry collections, join us as we unveil the most eagerly awaited releases that promise to captivate readers and ignite imaginations in the coming months.
The Moon That Turns You Back: Poems by Hala Alyan (3/12)
Hala Alyan’s latest poetry collection, from the author of The Arsonists’ City and The Twenty-Ninth Year, explores the fragmentation of memory and family amidst displacement and war, tracing connections between Brooklyn, Beirut, and Jerusalem. Through a diaspora of memories, Alyan blurs boundaries between space, time, and form, reflecting on resilience, love, and the struggle for stability in the midst of upheaval.
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GREATEST HITS by Harlan Ellison (3/26)
Harlan Ellison’s impactful contributions to science fiction, fantasy, and horror in the 20th century are celebrated in this collection of his most acclaimed stories, offering a diverse and captivating experience for both longtime fans and newcomers. Included are award-winning tales such as “‘Repent Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman,” “I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream,” and “The Whimper of Whipped Dogs.”
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The Last to the Party by Chuqiao Yang (4/2)
Chuqiao Yang’s highly anticipated debut delves deeply into themes of family, culture, and diaspora, tracing the shifting landscape of the self across time and space. Through Yang’s irreverent and fiercely introspective poems, readers journey from a Saskatchewan childhood to visits with family in Taiyuan, and through the American South, exploring the moments and places where one confronts the unfamiliar within oneself.
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The Blue Mimes by Sara Daniele Rivera (4/2)
Sara Daniele Rivera’s award-winning debut, The Blue Mimes, explores grief amid personal and public tragedies from the 2016 election to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering resilience in uncertainty. Across Albuquerque, Lima, and Havana, Rivera’s poems reveal how loss shapes identity, adaptation, and healing in fragmented narratives. Through continued exploration, the collection finds solace in incomplete connections and the pursuit of endurance.
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You Are Here Edited and Introduced by Ada Limón (4/2)
Edited by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón, You Are Here presents fifty unpublished poems by renowned contemporary writers, challenging traditional notions of “nature poetry” and exploring the evolving relationship between humanity and the natural world. Through diverse voices, the collection offers intimate reflections on local landscapes, from national parks to urban environments, inviting readers to reconsider their connection to nature and poetry in today’s changing world.
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LVOE. Volume II by Atticus (4/2)
Atticus, the beloved poet of the internet, delves deeper into themes of self-love, meditation, loss, and romance, inviting readers on a journey of introspection and inspiration. With his signature lyrical style and captivating illustrations, Atticus illuminates the complexities of the human experience, urging readers to explore their innermost selves with hope and curiosity.
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Jean Valentine, Light Me Down: The New and Collected Poems (4/9)
Jean Valentine’s masterful collection gathers all twelve of her award-winning poetry books along with a new, unpublished manuscript, exploring themes of mortality and enduring love. Through poems penned on napkins, scraps of paper, and even spoken during therapy sessions, Valentine’s work reflects her unwavering dedication to writing, even amidst declining health. In her final poems, she delves into loss, death, and transitional states with deep tenderness and gratitude, connecting with spirits and sharing intergenerational knowledge, leaving readers with moving reflections from a remarkable poet’s journey.
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Instructions for Traveling West: Poems by Joy Sullivan (4/9)
A vibrant exploration of following intuition and embracing change, capturing the journey of leaving the familiar behind for new possibilities of love, pleasure, and peace. Through poignant poetry verses, Sullivan recounts her own transformative experience of leaving behind a planned life, inviting readers to ponder the potential futures awaiting when we bravely embark on paths of reinvention and self-discovery.
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The Orange and other poems by Wendy Cope (4/9)
The Orange showcases Wendy Cope’s most beloved poems, including the viral hit, providing an uplifting and witty introduction to one of Britain’s favorite poets. From humorous reflections on love to poignant musings on loss, Cope’s work resonates deeply, offering solace and joy to readers seeking connection and understanding in life’s experiences.
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Egg/Shell by Victoria Kennefick (4/25)
Chosen as the Poetry Book Society Spring Choice 2024, this collection delves into the complexities of life, motherhood, miscarriage, and marital challenges with stunning monologues and innovative forms. Acclaimed for her boldness and emotional depth, Kennefick breaks new ground in this diptych collection, exploring themes of transition, dissolution, and resilience with generosity, wit, and formal ingenuity.
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When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance: Poems by Joan Baez (4/30)
Legendary artist and activist Joan Baez offers an intimate glimpse into her life and artistry through a collection of autobiographical poems, including reflections on her contemporaries, childhood memories, and cherished family moments. Sharing her poetry publicly for the first time, Baez invites readers to connect with her personal journey, offering a glimpse into the inspirations and experiences that have shaped her as an icon and a human being.
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Perfect Little Angels by Vincent Anioke (5/7)
A stunning debut collection of stories set in Nigeria that delves into themes of masculinity and repressed desires within the context of (un)conditional love. Through beautifully imagined tales, characters navigate conflicts between societal expectations and personal desires, grappling with dilemmas ranging from addiction and grief to secret romances and spiritual longing.
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Peacocks of Instagram by Deepa Rajagopalan (5/7)
Peacocks of Instagram is a collection of engrossing and witty stories that delve into the lives of diasporic Indians, challenging notions of safety, survival, and belonging. Through the lens of flawed yet enterprising Indian women, Deepa Rajagopalan navigates themes of desire, revenge, and resilience, offering intimate narratives that illuminate the complexities of love, loss, and privilege.
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