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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 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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  • Autobiography of Death by Hyesoon, Kim
    Autobiography of Death
    *Winner of The Griffin International Poetry Prize and the Lucien Stryk Asian Translation Award* The title section of Kim Hyesoon's powerful new book, Autobiography of Death, consists of forty-nine poems, each poem representing a single day during which the spirit roams after death before...
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  • Beowulf by Heaney, Seamus
    Beowulf
    Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf ?is the elegiac narrative of the Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. Drawn to what he has called the "four-squareness of the utterance" in...
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  • Paradiso by Bang, Mary Jo
    Paradiso
    Mary Jo Bang's translation of Paradiso completes her groundbreaking new version of Dante's masterpiece, begun with Inferno and continued with Purgatorio. In Paradiso, Dante has been purified by his climb up the seven terraces of Mount Purgatory, and now, led by the luminous Beatrice,...
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  • The Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition) by Homer
    The Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
    Embark on a literary odyssey through ancient Greece with Homer's timeless epics, The Iliad and The Odyssey. In The Iliad, witness the ravages of the Trojan War as gods and mortals clash in a tale of honor, heroism, and the consequences of unchecked pride....
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  • You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves by Whitney, Diana
    You Don't Have to Be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves
    Poems to Turn to Again and Again - from Amanda Gorman, Sharon Olds, Kate Baer, and More Created and compiled just for young women, You Don't Have to Be Everything is filled with works by a wide range of poets who are honest, unafraid,...
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  • Woodpecker Wham! by Sayre, April Pulley
    Woodpecker Wham!
    Explore the world of woodpeckers in this award-winning nonfiction picture book from celebrated author April Pulley Sayre and Caldecott Honor illustrator Steve Jenkins--now featuring updated end matter with even more illuminating info about these amazing creatures. Swoop and land. Hitch and hop. Shred a...
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  • Winnie-The-Pooh: When We Were Very Young by Milne, A. A.
    Winnie-The-Pooh: When We Were Very Young
    NEW stunning hardback edition showcasing the original E.H.Shepard art with Milne's classic, timeless poetry for children. 'Hush! Hush! Whisper who dares! Christopher Robin is saying his prayers!' E.H.Shepard's original, iconic artwork has been reproduced for this 100th anniversary range so it truely pays homage...
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  • William Shakespeare Complete Works Second Edition by Shakespeare, William
    William Shakespeare Complete Works Second Edition
    The newly revised, wonderfully authoritative First Folio of William Shakespeare's Complete Works, edited by acclaimed Shakespearean scholars and endorsed by the world-famous Royal Shakespeare Company Skillfully assembled by Shakespeare's fellow actors in 1623, the First Folio was the original Complete Works--arguably the most important...
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  • Transtraterrestrial: Dark Matter and Black Divinities by Whitson, Sage Ni'ja
    Transtraterrestrial: Dark Matter and Black Divinities
    A two part book reimagining dark matter and the darkTranstraterrestrial is an experimental book that documents Sage Ni'Ja Whitson's groundbreaking performance pieces, blending African Diasporic practices with innovative methodologies to explore themes of gender, sexuality, race, and spirit. Divided into two parts--The Unarrival Experiments...
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  • Thunder, Perfect Mind: Mystical Wisdom of the Divine Feminine by Gnostic Tradition, Anonymous
    Thunder, Perfect Mind: Mystical Wisdom of the Divine Feminine
    Who is the voice that speaks of both light and darkness, strength and weakness? How does divine wisdom reveal the paradoxes of existence?Thunder, Perfect Mind: Mystical Wisdom of the Divine Feminine presents a modern translation of one of the most profound and poetic texts...
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  • The Sunset Kid by Jackson, Samantha
    The Sunset Kid
    The Sunset Kid, Jackson's debut release, is an archival collection of poems that represent the internal world of a young person trying to make sense of their unique perspective in a harsh world. Painted by visual language and heartfelt themes of depression, grief, wonder,...
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  • The Poetry of Flowers by Carr, Samuel
    The Poetry of Flowers
    A rich collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty and symbolism of flowers. This exquisite book is a revised and updated edition of a classic collection that contains over fifty poems accompanied by beautiful illustrations of a range of different flowers--from verses celebrating the...
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  • The Illustrated Robert Frost: 25 Essential Poems: 25 Essential Poems by Van Cleave, Ryan G.
    The Illustrated Robert Frost: 25 Essential Poems: 25 Essential Poems
    From "Birches" to "The Road Not Taken," no poet has won such a place in our hearts as Robert Frost. In this gorgeously illustrated collection of poems, readers are introduced to twenty-five of Frost's most beloved works, each illustrated with stunning, full-color collage artwork....
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  • The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro: Bilingual Edition by Pessoa, Fernando
    The Complete Works of Alberto Caeiro: Bilingual Edition
    Here, in Margaret Jull Costa and Patricio Ferrari's splendid new translations, are the complete poems of Alberto Caeiro, the imaginary "heteronym" coterie created by Fernando Pessoa, the Portuguese modernist master. Pessoa conceived Caeiro around 1914 and may have named him loosely after his friend,...
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  • The Book by Ruefle, Mary
    The Book
    Following the acclaimed Dunce, which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, comes Mary Ruefle's latest prose publication The Book, now in softcover.True to its bold title, The Book affirms Mary Ruefle's legacy as (dubbed by Publishers Weekly) "the patron saint of childhood and...
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  • Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep by Sayre, April Pulley
    Squirrels Leap, Squirrels Sleep
    Spend a day amongst the squirrels in this award-winning nonfiction picture book from celebrated author April Pulley Sayre and Caldecott Honor illustrator Steve Jenkins--now featuring updated end matter with even more illuminating info about these amazing creatures. Squirrels wrestle. Squirrels leap. Squirrels climb. Squirrels...
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  • Shade Is a Place by Tolbert, Makshya
    Shade Is a Place
    From National Poetry Series winner MaKshya Tolbert, a "startlingly original debut" (Maggie Millner) that meanders toward possibilities of arboreal relief among entanglements of place, property, and urban planning in Charlottesville, Virginia Shade is a place meanders east-west along Charlottesville's Downtown Mall, seeking "a Black...
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  • Say Fire by Asotic, Selma
    Say Fire
    Bosnian poet Selma Asotic's fearless debut on memory and resistanceIn a pocket, Asotic finds a brood of planets. In the wind, a cathedral of voice. And in the throat, a thorn bush hums. She slakes her thirst with briny water, and later, tucks a...
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  • River of Awe: Poems & Inquiry for the Heart's Path by Weaver, Laura
    River of Awe: Poems & Inquiry for the Heart's Path
    River of Awe, a posthumous publication of Laura Weaver's second poetry book, invites us to take a multi-layered journey of the heart. The sections: Headwaters, Rapids, On the Riverbank, Surrendering to the Flow, Where the River Meets the Sea and Fragments, contain offerings related...
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  • Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs by Mangal, Mélina
    Revolutions Are Made of Love: The Story of James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs
    Revolutions are made out of love for people and for place. This was a core belief of activists and married couple James Boggs and Grace Lee Boggs. James Boggs was a worker from rural Alabama in the segregated South. Grace Lee Boggs was a...
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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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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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