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The Women by Hannah, Kristin
The Women
A #1 bestseller on The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times! From the celebrated author of The Nightingale and The Four Winds comes Kristin Hannah's The Women--at once an intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time...
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Funny Story by Henry, Emily
Funny Story
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ∙ A shimmering, joyful novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry. A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2024 Named a Must-Read Book of 2024...
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  • The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone by Heaney, Seamus
    The Burial at Thebes: A Version of Sophocles' Antigone
    In this outstanding new translation, commissioned by Ireland's renowned Abbey Theatre to commemorate its centenary, Seamus Heaney exposes the darkness and the humanity in Sophocles' masterpiece, and inks it with his own modern and masterly touch. Sophocles' play, first staged in the fifth century...
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    $24.47 AUD
  • The Buddhist Years by Kerouac, Jack
    The Buddhist Years
    A brand new volume of previously unpublished writings from the archives reflecting Jack Kerouac's Buddhist thinkingFrom a young age Kerouac was a spiritual thinker and questioner, and he always considered himself a spiritual writer. Buddhism gave more meaning to Jack's work as a writer:...
    $53.54 AUD
    $53.54 AUD
  • The Book of Whys by Rodari, Gianni
    The Book of Whys
    Factual as well as whimsical, and humorously illustrated, this is the first English-language publication of the answers given by one of Italy's greatest and most beloved children's authors to children's questions about animals, nature, technology, and culture.Winner of the 2023 Italian Ministry of Foreign...
    $42.75 AUD
    $42.75 AUD
  • The Book of the Dead by Rukeyser, Muriel
    The Book of the Dead
    "Written in response to the Hawk's Nest Tunnel disaster of 1931 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, The Book of the Dead is an important part of West Virginia's cultural heritage and a powerful account of one of the worst industrial catastrophes in American history....
    $27.52 AUD
    $27.52 AUD
  • The Black Unicorn: Poems by Lorde, Audre
    The Black Unicorn: Poems
    Rich continues: "Refusing to be circumscribed by any simple identity, Audre Lorde writes as a Black woman, a mother, a daughter, a Lesbian, a feminist, a visionary; poems of elemental wildness and healing, nightmare and lucidity. Her rhythms and accents have the timelessness of...
    $24.40 AUD
    $24.40 AUD
  • Spoon River Anthology: 100th Anniversary Edition by Masters, Edgar Lee
    Spoon River Anthology: 100th Anniversary Edition
    In 1915, Edgar Lee Masters published a book of dramatic monologues written in free verse about a fictional town called Spoon River, based on the Midwestern towns where he grew up. The shocking scandals and secret tragedies of Spoon River were immediately recognized by...
    $13.69 AUD
    $13.69 AUD
  • Sharks in the Rivers by Limón, Ada
    Sharks in the Rivers
    The speaker in this extraordinary collection finds herself multiply dislocated: from her childhood in California, from her family's roots in Mexico, from a dying parent, from her prior self. The world is always in motion--both toward and away from us--and it is also full...
    $24.47 AUD
    $24.47 AUD
  • Shapeshifter: Poems by Bowman, L. E.
    Shapeshifter: Poems
    L.E. Bowman's latest collection Shapeshifter aches with the soft sorrows and hard-won joys of life.Melodic and introspective, Bowman's poems converse--struggling with grief and hopelessness while fighting for love and recovery. Shapeshifter grounds the reader in the body, ever transforming with age and experience. Reckoning...
    $27.53 AUD
    $27.53 AUD
  • Selected Poems of Robert Frost: Illustrated Edition by Frost, Robert
    Selected Poems of Robert Frost: Illustrated Edition
    An unparalleled illustrated collection of the work of one of America's most beloved poets. Featuring the full contents of Robert Frost's first three volumes of poetry--A Boy's Will, North of Boston, and Mountain Interval--this superbly designed collection is a testament to the beauty of...
    $33.64 AUD
    $33.64 AUD
  • Sappho by Rayor, Diane J.
    Sappho
    Sappho, the earliest and most famous Greek woman poet, sang her songs around 600 BCE on the island of Lesbos. Of what survives from the approximately nine papyrus scrolls collected in antiquity, all is translated here: substantial poems and fragments, including three poems discovered...
    $39.00 AUD
    $39.00 AUD
  • Rules for the Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse by Oliver, Mary
    Rules for the Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse
    Pulitzer-prize winning poet and National Book Award winner, Mary Oliver, provides a graceful manual on the mechanics of poetical composition."True ease in writing comes from art, not chance, / As those move easiest who have learned to dance," wrote Alexander Pope. "The dance," in...
    $25.99 AUD
    $25.99 AUD
  • Robert Frost: Sixteen Poems to Learn by Heart by Frost, Robert
    Robert Frost: Sixteen Poems to Learn by Heart
    Celebrate Robert Frost's 150th birthday with a deluxe keepsake edition featuring 16 of his greatest poems--with brilliant essays highlighting his special genius and the power of memorization to unlock the magic of his language During a public reading Robert Frost was once asked why...
    $36.71 AUD
    $36.71 AUD
  • Poet in the New World: Poems, 1946-1953 by Milosz, Czeslaw
    Poet in the New World: Poems, 1946-1953
    A new collection of work from Nobel laureate Czeslaw Milosz that includes previously untranslated poems written during his time in Washington, D.C., and his years in Europe before and afterOne of the most revered poets of the twentieth century, Czeslaw Milosz famously bore witness...
    $42.83 AUD
    $42.83 AUD
  • Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem by Prelutsky, Jack
    Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry: How to Write a Poem
    Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things--and...
    $17.93 AUD
    $17.93 AUD
  • Pickle Words: Crunchy, Punchy Pickles and Poetry by Sayre, April Pulley
    Pickle Words: Crunchy, Punchy Pickles and Poetry
    This sweet and spicy celebration of all things pickled is the perfect poetry picture book for foodies of all ages! Open this book to savor a riotous rainbow of pickles. Not just green cucumbers, but yellow peppers, pink cabbages, and purple plums! Pickles come...
    $27.52 AUD
    $27.52 AUD
  • Omeros by Walcott, Derek
    Omeros
    Omeros is the grand epic poem told in multiple chapters from Nobel Prize-winning poet and playwright Derek Walcott. With circular narrative design, titled with the Greek name for Homer, Omeros simultaneously charts two currents of history: the visible history charted in events--the tribal losses...
    $29.06 AUD
    $29.06 AUD
  • Notes From the Void by Shane, Ollie
    Notes From the Void
    COVID, institutionalization, coming out, and Kurtz and Marlowe's relationship in Heart of Darkness are among many of the topics that Ollie Shane discusses in "Notes From the Void." Like in "Brute" by Emily Skaja, and fellow Wild Ink writer Johnny Francis Wolf's "Men Unlike...
    $19.87 AUD
    $19.87 AUD
  • No One Will Know You Tomorrow: Selected Poems, 2014-2024 by Darwish, Najwan
    No One Will Know You Tomorrow: Selected Poems, 2014-2024
    A selection of the exquisite, passionate verse of the Palestinian poet Najwan Darwish, superbly translated into English Finalist for the 2025 PEN Award for Poetry in Translation - Finalist for the 2024 Big Other Book Award for Translation "An unvarnished view of war and...
    $42.83 AUD
    $42.83 AUD
  • Nepantla: An Anthology Dedicated to Queer Poets of Color by Soto, Christopher
    Nepantla: An Anthology Dedicated to Queer Poets of Color
    The first major literary anthology for Queer Poets of Color in the United States.In 2014, Christopher Soto and Lambda Literary Foundation founded the online journal Nepantla, with the mission to nurture, celebrate, and preserve diversity within the queer poetry community, including contributions as diverse...
    $27.46 AUD
    $27.46 AUD
  • Love From the Outer Bands by Block, Mary
    Love From the Outer Bands
    Poetry. Mary Block's poems tell of surviving Miami's hurricanes, creeping vines, and slithering animals, disappearing shorelines and rising waters. Motherhood itself is among what we survive with her, both its trials and the profound love that sustain us in the creation of family, even...
    $29.06 AUD
    $29.06 AUD

Poetry books offer a unique and profound way to explore language, emotion, and human experience. From classic works to contemporary collections, the best poetry books can move, inspire, and connect readers with the beauty and power of words.

For those seeking the best poetry books, there are timeless collections that continue to resonate with readers. "The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats" is a must-read, showcasing the profound and mystical works of one of Ireland's greatest poets. Another classic is "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson," which offers a comprehensive look at the innovative and deeply personal verse of this American literary icon.

Popular poetry books often capture the zeitgeist and appeal to modern sensibilities. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur is a best-selling collection that explores themes of love, loss, and healing through poignant and accessible verse. Similarly, "The Sun and Her Flowers" by the same author continues to captivate readers with its exploration of growth and self-discovery.

For those interested in specific themes, poetry collection books can provide focused explorations. "The Penguin Anthology of Twentieth-Century American Poetry" offers a broad survey of influential poems from the past century. If you're looking for an English poem about love, "Shakespeare’s Sonnets" are timeless masterpieces that delve into the complexities of love and desire.

Poetry on war offers powerful reflections on conflict and human suffering. Wilfred Owen's "Poems" is a haunting collection that captures the horrors of World War I with vivid imagery and deep emotion. For more tranquil themes, poems on flowers can provide a soothing and beautiful escape. "The Flower Poems of Robert Frost" collects the beloved American poet's meditations on nature and flora.

For those who enjoy atmospheric and contemplative verse, twilight poems offer a reflective mood. "Twilight: A Poem" by John Clare captures the serene and melancholic beauty of the evening hour.

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FAQ's

Q. What are some of the best poetry books to read?

A. Some of the best poetry books to read include "The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats," which showcases the profound works of the Irish poet, and "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson," offering a comprehensive look at her innovative and personal verse. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur is also a popular choice, known for its accessible and poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing.

Q. Can you recommend a popular poetry book that captures modern sensibilities?

A. "Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur is a best-selling poetry collection that captures modern sensibilities with its exploration of themes such as love, loss, trauma, and healing. Its follow-up, "The Sun and Her Flowers," also continues to resonate with contemporary readers.

Q. What poetry books focus on specific themes like war or flowers?

A. For poetry on war, Wilfred Owen's "Poems" offers a powerful reflection on the horrors of World War I. For a more tranquil theme, "The Flower Poems of Robert Frost" collects the American poet's meditations on nature and flowers.

Q. Are there any classic English poems about love?

A. Yes, "Shakespeare’s Sonnets" are timeless masterpieces that delve into the complexities of love and desire, making them a classic choice for readers interested in English poems about love.

Q. Where can I find a wide selection of poetry books online?

A. You can find a wide selection of poetry books at Booksdeli.com, an online bookstore offering various best-selling books and specialized collections.

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