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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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  • The Iliad by Homer
    The Iliad
    With her virtuoso translation, classicist and bestselling author Caroline Alexander brings to life Homer's timeless epic of the Trojan WarComposed around 730 B.C., Homer's Iliad recounts the events of a few momentous weeks in the protracted ten-year war between the invading Achaeans, or Greeks,...
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  • The Faerie Queene by Spenser, Edmund
    The Faerie Queene
    'Great Lady of the greatest Isle, whose lightLike Phoebus lampe throughout the world doth shine' The Faerie Queene was one of the most influential poems in the English language. Dedicating his work to Elizabeth I, Spenser brilliantly united Arthurian romance and Italian renaissance epic...
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  • The Evolution of a Girl by Bowman, L. E.
    The Evolution of a Girl
    The Evolution of a Girl is a collection of poetry and prose taking the reader from girl to woman; from heartbreak and anger to transformation and rebirth. It speaks of the strength we find when learning to accept ourselves and the unbreakable softness that...
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  • The Colossus: And Other Poems by Plath, Sylvia
    The Colossus: And Other Poems
    With this startling, exhilarating book of poems, which was first published in 1960, Sylvia Plath burst into literature with spectacular force. - "[Her poems] have that exquisite, heart-breaking quality about them that has made Sylvia Plath our acknowledged Queen of Sorrows." --Joyce Carol Oates,...
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  • The Bell and the Blackbird by Whyte, David
    The Bell and the Blackbird
    Poetry, including a chapter of blessings and prayers, a section of small, haiku-inspired poems, and an homage to Pulitzer Prize-winner poet Mary Oliver. The sound / of a bell / still reverberating. Or a blackbird / calling / from a corner / of a...
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  • The Aeneid by Virgil
    The Aeneid
    "Fitzgerald's [translation] is so decisively the best modern Aeneid that it is unthinkable that anyone will want to use any other version for a long time to come." --New York Review of Books Virgil's great epic transforms the Homeric tradition into a triumphal statement...
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  • Tantrums in Air by Skillings, Emily
    Tantrums in Air
    "These poems are stitched with lush, unforeseen textures and unexhausted time. ...They make the ghost of John Keats smile in ecstasy. Raymond Roussel would have kept this collection under his pillow." --Lucy IvesEmily Skillings' highly anticipated second collection of poems, Tantrums in Air, is...
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  • Spring: A Collection of Poems, Songs, and Stories for Young Children by Aulie, Jennifer
    Spring: A Collection of Poems, Songs, and Stories for Young Children
    Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter contain a wide variety of poems, songs, and stories of the seasons and many contributions for festivals. The volume titled Spindrift contains material for use throughout the year, including more than forty stories, many different cultures around the world....
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  • Songs of Innocence and Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, 1789-1794 by Blake, William
    Songs of Innocence and Experience: Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul, 1789-1794
    Here is a beautifully illustrated edition of Blake's classic poems. The text of each poem is given in letterpress on the page facing the color plate, and a brief commentary by Sir Geoffrey Keynes on each poem follows. It is printed on paper especially...
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  • Selected Poems of Anne Sexton by Sexton, Anne
    Selected Poems of Anne Sexton
    This selection, which is drawn from Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Anne Sexton's ten published volumes of poems as well as from representative early and last work, is an ideal introduction to a great American master. ANNE SEXTON (1928-1974) was an American poet known for her...
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  • Selected Poems 1988-2013 by Heaney, Seamus
    Selected Poems 1988-2013
    A new edition of the later selected work of a Nobel Prize-winning poetOften considered to be "the greatest poet of our age" (The Guardian), Seamus Heaney was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1995 "for works of lyrical beauty and ethical depth, which...
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  • Scattered Snows, to the North: Poems by Phillips, Carl
    Scattered Snows, to the North: Poems
    An arresting study of memory, perception, and the human condition, from the Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Phillips. Carl Phillips's Scattered Snows, to the North is a collection about distortion and revelation, about knowing and the unreliability of a knowing that's based on human memory....
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    $24.47 AUD
  • Saint Valentine the Kindhearted: The History and Legends of God's Brave and Loving Servant by Bustard, Ned
    Saint Valentine the Kindhearted: The History and Legends of God's Brave and Loving Servant
    2025 Illumination Award Silver Medal 2025 Children's Book Council Librarian Favorites Award Winner (3rd-5th Grade)2025 Children's Book Council Children's Favorites Award Winner (3rd-5th Grade)Share a Timeless Tale of Love and Kindness with KidsHave you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14?...
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  • Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up by Hirsch, Rebecca E.
    Rise to the Sky: How the World's Tallest Trees Grow Up
    What is the tallest living thing? It's not an elephant, or a giraffe, or even a blue whale. It's a tree! Trees are the tallest living things on Earth. But how do they grow to be so tall? Science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch presents...
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  • Rimonim: Ritual Poetry of Jewish Liberation by Levins Morales, Aurora
    Rimonim: Ritual Poetry of Jewish Liberation
    "Aurora Levins Morales's poetry radiates wisdom, warmth, and fortitude. A prophetic, life-centered guide for times of tumult and struggle."--Arielle Angel, editor-in-chief of Jewish CurrentsRimonim is a richly woven tapestry of poetry meant for use. From a time of rupture and uncertainty, beloved movement poet...
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  • Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry by Ly, David
    Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry
    The fiction and poetry of Queer Little Nightmares reimagines monsters old and new through a queer lens, subverting the horror gaze to celebrate ideas and identities canonically feared in monster lit. Throughout history, monsters have appeared in popular culture as stand-ins for the non-conforming,...
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  • Poems: Maya Angelou by Angelou, Maya
    Poems: Maya Angelou
    "Maya Angelou writes like a song, and like the truth."--The New York Times Book Review "Black, bitter and beautiful, she speaks of our survival."--JAMES BALDWIN Tenderly, joyously, sometimes in sadness, sometimes in pain, Maya Angelou writes from the heart and celebrates life as only...
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  • Poems Bewitched and Haunted by Hollander, John
    Poems Bewitched and Haunted
    A delightfully ghoulish array of specters and sorceresses, witches and ghosts, hags and apparitions haunt these pages--a literary parade of phantoms and shades to add to the revelry of All Hallow's Eve.From Homer to Horace, Pope to Poe, Randall Jarrell to James Merrill, Poems...
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  • Orwell on Truth by Orwell, George
    Orwell on Truth
    Over the course of his career, George Orwell wrote about many things, but no matter what he wrote the goal was to get at the fundamental truths of the world. He had no place for dissemblers, liars, conmen, or frauds, and he made his...
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  • Ode to Aphrodite - The Poems and Fragments of Sappho by Sappho
    Ode to Aphrodite - The Poems and Fragments of Sappho
    Sappho (c. 630-c. 570 BC) was an Archaic Greek poet from the island of Lesbos famous for her lyric poetry. Also known by such names as the "Tenth Muse" and "The Poetess", Sappho was a prolific poet widely regarded as one of the greatest...
    $32.60 AUD
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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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