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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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  • Wounded in the House of a Friend by Sanchez, Sonia
    Wounded in the House of a Friend
    An exploration of the pain, self-doubt, and anger that emerge in women's lives, from a leading writer of the Black Arts Movement and the American Poetry Society's 2018 Wallace Stevens Award-winner.Renowned African-American poet Sonia Sanchez writes of an unfaithful life partner, a brutal rape,...
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  • West: A Translation by Rekdal, Paisley
    West: A Translation
    National Book Award, 2023 Longlist * "Elegiac and shot through with righteous anger, this essential collection demands a national reckoning."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW* "A must-have for libraries." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW"A remarkable collection offering history not typically told in textbooks."--Library JournalPunctuated by historical images and...
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  • We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness by Walker, Alice
    We Are the Ones We Have Been Waiting for: Inner Light in a Time of Darkness
    The New York Times bestselling book that both galvanizes progressives for action and is a balm-from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author"A light in darkness, Alice Walker awakens us to our own power as only she can. . . . Once again, Walker has exceeded our...
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  • Thorn House by Schramm, Thom
    Thorn House
    When judging a book contest, every judge hopes for a book that grabs their attention and refuses to let go. Thorn House by Thom Schramm, with its abundance of skillfully wrought music and its wrecked, unruly heart, stood out to me in this way....
    $37.06 AUD
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  • The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross by Zahnd, Brian
    The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross
    Experience the Kaleidoscopic Mystery of the Cross Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story--the axis upon which the biblical...
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  • The Secret History of the Mongols by Atwood, Christopher P.
    The Secret History of the Mongols
    An inventive translation of a great historical epic, and the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolian language, recounting the turbulent life and times of Genghis Khan and his Dothraki-like, nomadic horse lords A Penguin Classic The Secret History of the Mongols is one...
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  • The Raven: The Classic Poem by Bristol, Chloe
    The Raven: The Classic Poem
    Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" comes to life for young readers in this enchantingly illustrated picture book of the classic spooky poem. Once upon a midnight dreary . . . So begins the story of a man and his unusual encounter with a raven...
    $29.32 AUD
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  • The Poetry of W. B. Yeats: Gilded Pocket Edition by Yeats, W. B.
    The Poetry of W. B. Yeats: Gilded Pocket Edition
    This elegant hardback edition presents over 100 of Yeats' best loved poems, featuring gilded page edge, a gold embossed cover design and beautiful endpapers. This collection of masterful poetry demonstrates the extraordinary range and beautiful lyricism of Ireland's most accomplished poet, William Butler Yeats....
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  • The Personal Heresy by Lewis, C. S.
    The Personal Heresy
    A repackaged edition of the revered author's set of dueling critical essays with fellow scholar E. M. W. Tillyard in which they debate the role of an author's biography in the critical appraisal of literature.C. S. Lewis--the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster,...
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  • The Letters of Seamus Heaney by Heaney, Seamus
    The Letters of Seamus Heaney
    The letters provide us with an intimate, multilayered understanding of this extraordinary poet's life and mind. Every now and again I need to get down here, to get into the Diogenes tub, as it were, or the Colmcille beehive hut, or the Mossbawn scullery....
    $69.48 AUD
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  • The Complete Poems by Blake, William
    The Complete Poems
    One of the great English Romantic poets, William Blake was also an artist, mystic, and visionary. His work ranges from the deceptively simple and lyrical Songs of Innocence and their counterpoint Experience--which juxtapose poems such as "The Lamb" and "The Tyger," and "The Blossom"...
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  • The Book of Bird Poems by Sampson, Ana
    The Book of Bird Poems
    The wonder of birds has charmed and inspired poets down the centuries and across the globe. From Shakespeare's 'feathr'd king' to Ted Hughes 'butterfly lightness', of swifts, this is a collection to stir the soul of any nature lover. Our emotional and cultural connection...
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  • The Awaken: Transformative Poetry and Lyrics for the Soul by Dampier, J. C.
    The Awaken: Transformative Poetry and Lyrics for the Soul
    The Awaken: Transformative Poetry and Lyrics for the Soul is a powerful collection of spiritually inspired poetry and reflections designed to uplift, challenge, and bring healing to the heart. Rooted in faith and biblical truth, this book invites readers on a journey of renewal,...
    $41.15 AUD
    $41.15 AUD
  • Suddenly We by Shockley, Evie
    Suddenly We
    Evie Shockley's new poems invite us to dream--and work--toward a more capacious "we"Finalist for the 2024 National Book Award for PoetryIn her new poetry collection, Evie Shockley mobilizes visual art, sound, and multilayered language to chart routes towards openings for the collective dreaming of...
    $24.63 AUD
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  • Something Bright, Then Holes: Poems by Nelson, Maggie
    Something Bright, Then Holes: Poems
    Before Maggie Nelson's name became synonymous with such genre-defying, binary-slaying writing as The Argonauts and The Art of Cruelty, this collection of poetry introduced readers to a singular voice in the making: exhilarating, fiercely vulnerable, intellectually curious, and one of a kind. These days/the...
    $26.17 AUD
    $26.17 AUD
  • Selected Poems by Williams, William Carlos
    Selected Poems
    Opening with Professor Tomlinson's superbly clear and helpful introduction this selection reflects the most up-to-date Williams scholarship. In addition to including many more pieces, Tomlinson has organized the whole in chronological order. "It isn't what he [the poet] says that counts as a work...
    $27.71 AUD
    $27.71 AUD
  • Selected Poems: 1950-2012 by Rich, Adrienne
    Selected Poems: 1950-2012
    Adrienne Rich was the singular voice of her generation, bringing discussions of gender, race, and class to the forefront of poetical discourse. This generous selection from all nineteen of Rich's published poetry volumes encompasses her best-known work--the clear-sighted and passionate feminist poems of the...
    $29.32 AUD
    $29.32 AUD
  • Rumi: Unseen Poems; Edited and Translated by Brad Gooch and Maryam Mortaz by Rumi, Mevlana Jalaluddin
    Rumi: Unseen Poems; Edited and Translated by Brad Gooch and Maryam Mortaz
    A beautiful collector's hardcover of never-before-translated poems by the widely beloved medieval Persian poet Rumi. AN EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY POCKET POET.Rumi (1207-1273) was trained in Sufism--a mystic tradition within Islam--and founded the Sufi order known to us as the Whirling Dervishes, who use dance and...
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  • Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Sullivan, Edmund
    Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
    Omar Khayyám was an eleventh and twelfth century Persian mathematician, scientist and poet who left over one thousand ruba'i, or quatrains, of a deeply philosophical nature. Through these short stanzas, Khayyám explored a variety of human themes including life and death, love, nature, beauty,...
    $17.26 AUD
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  • Praisesong: Delivering Food on the Ukrainian Frontline by Breslin, Ned
    Praisesong: Delivering Food on the Ukrainian Frontline
    A luminous, soul-stirring collection of poems born from the rubble of war and the resilience of the human spirit.Heartbreaking and inspirational stories from the front lines of an unspeakable war ring out from Ned Breslin's unique and luminous set of linked poems. From bombed-out...
    $23.16 AUD
    $23.16 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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