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 ...

After four decades, the annual book series is drawing to a close. Our columnist looks at what it all meant. By Elisa Gabbert I wonder if there has ever been more equivocation about the word “best” and ...

The poetry world in and around Boston is one of the richest in the country — so many good writers, so much variety and depth. Between the Grolier Poetry Book Shop and the Blacksmith House Poetry ...

From powerhouse readings and book launches to immersive theater and hands-on workshops, April brings a citywide celebration of poetry’s verse, voice, and community.

Poets have their own worldview, their own way of looking at things, So when it is about welcoming the new year, they weave words that are pure magic, that hit hard and leave a lasting impact. For a ...

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 ...