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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 Song of Roland by Sayers, Dorothy L.
    The Song of Roland
    This is the classical epic, glorifying the heroism of Charlemagne in the 778 battle between the Franks and the Moors. Penned by an anonymous poet, it describes in detail the betrayal and slaughter of Charlemagne's army under Roland at Renceavaux and Charlemagne's bitter revenge....
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  • The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke: Bilingual Edition by Rilke, Rainer Maria
    The Selected Poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke: Bilingual Edition
    " This miracle of a book, perhaps the most beautiful group of poetic translations this century has ever produced, " (Chicago Tribune) should stand as the definitive English language version.Author: Rainer Maria RilkePublisher: VintagePublished: 03/13/1989Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 8.02h x 5.32w x 0.82dISBN:...
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  • There Are as Many Songs in the World as Branches of Coral by Jacobson, Elizabeth
    There Are as Many Songs in the World as Branches of Coral
    Free Verse EditionsSeries Editor: Jon ThompsonWhat People Are SayingElizabeth Jacobson's new poems are both profound and transparent, which is rare. Also rare is their intimacy with the natural world, rendered in language memorable for its near-microscopic observation and precision. Set in the desert, the...
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    $32.52 AUD
  • The Pumpkin Seed's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem by Barnaby, Hannah
    The Pumpkin Seed's Secret: A Life Cycle Poem
    A pumpkin life cycle book with hominess and heart! In this rhyming picture book about the life cycle of a pumpkin, a pumpkin becomes something new with each turn of the page, from a flower to a house to a face. Extensive back matter...
    $22.92 AUD
    $22.92 AUD
  • The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Poets Who Teach by Behn, Robin
    The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises from Poets Who Teach
    A distinctive collection of more than 90 effective poetry-writing exercises combined with corresponding essays to inspire writers of all levels.Author: Robin BehnPublisher: William Morrow & CompanyPublished: 09/23/1992Pages: 320Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.34w x 0.83dISBN: 9780062730244
    $29.04 AUD
    $29.04 AUD
  • The Pocket Emily Dickinson by Dickinson, Emily
    The Pocket Emily Dickinson
    Emily Dickinson is widely considered to be one of the greatest of American poets. The aphoristic style and wit of much of her verse, its irregular rhymes, directness of expression, and startling imagery have had a profound effect on twentieth-century literature. Over a hundred...
    $25.92 AUD
    $25.92 AUD
  • The Penguin Book of Elegy: Poems of Memory, Mourning and Consolation by Motion, Andrew
    The Penguin Book of Elegy: Poems of Memory, Mourning and Consolation
    The comprehensive guide to a deeply human tradition of memory, mourning, and consolation through poetry A Penguin Classic Elegy is among the world's oldest forms of literature. Born in Ancient Greece, practiced by the Romans, revitalized by the poets of the Renaissance, and continuing...
    $33.64 AUD
    $33.64 AUD
  • Theophanies by Ghazal Ali, Sarah
    Theophanies
    Winner of the 2025 GLCA New Writers Award (Poetry)Moving between the scriptures of the Qur'an and the Bible, the poems of Theophanies arise from the speaker's tenuous grip on her own faith while navigating the colonial legacy of Partition and inherited patriarchal expectations of...
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    $38.15 AUD
  • The Illustrated Emily Dickinson: 25 Essential Poems: 25 Essential Poems by Van Cleave, Ryan G.
    The Illustrated Emily Dickinson: 25 Essential Poems: 25 Essential Poems
    In this gorgeous collection, twenty-five of Emily Dickinson's most beloved poems are illustrated with stunning, full-color collage artwork. Poems include "Hope is the Thing with Feathers," "I'm Nobody! Who are you?", "A Bird came down the Walk," "Success is counted sweetest," and many more....
    $29.04 AUD
    $29.04 AUD
  • The Fruit of The Spirit by Maiyer Publishing, Adoria Alina
    The Fruit of The Spirit
    Discover the beautiful and powerful gifts that God has given us in 'The Fruit of the Spirit', an illustrated children's book that teaches the nine virtues we should all strive to embody.Through poetry and vibrant illustrations, young readers will learn about love, joy, peace,...
    $40.75 AUD
    $40.75 AUD
  • The Essential Gwendolyn Brooks: (American Poets Project #19) by Brooks, Gwendolyn
    The Essential Gwendolyn Brooks: (American Poets Project #19)
    Discover the most enduring works of the legendary poet and first black author to win a Pulitzer Prize--now in one collectible volume "If you wanted a poem," wrote Gwendolyn Brooks, "you only had to look out of a window. There was material always, walking...
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    $30.58 AUD
  • The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso by Alighieri, Dante
    The Divine Comedy: Inferno, Purgatorio, Paradiso
    A stunning 3-in-1 edition of one of the great works of Western literatureAn epic masterpiece and a foundational work of the Western canon, The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as his guide; his ascent of Mount Purgatory and reunion with...
    $41.29 AUD
    $41.29 AUD
  • The Angels Knocking on the Tavern Door: Thirty Poems of Hafez by Bly, Robert
    The Angels Knocking on the Tavern Door: Thirty Poems of Hafez
    One of our most acclaimed poets brings the work of the great Persian mystic and poet, Hafez, to a new audience. There is no poet in our tradition who carries the amount of admiration and devotion that the Persians have for Hafez. Children learn...
    $30.97 AUD
    $30.97 AUD
  • Soulscript: A Collection of Classic African American Poetry by Jordan, June
    Soulscript: A Collection of Classic African American Poetry
    Black poets from the early twentieth century and onward come together for a moving anthology, edited and organized by the late, revered poet June Jordan. First published in 1970, soulscript is a poignant, panoramic collection of poetry from some of the most eloquent voices...
    $24.47 AUD
    $24.47 AUD
  • She Had Some Horses by Harjo, Joy
    She Had Some Horses
    First published in 1983 and now considered a classic, She Had Some Horses is a powerful exploration of womanhood's most intimate moments. Joy Harjo's poems speak of women's despair, of their imprisonment and ruin at the hands of men and society, but also of...
    $25.92 AUD
    $25.92 AUD
  • Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers by Godfred, Melody
    Self Love Poetry: For Thinkers & Feelers
    Readers have called her work "life changing," "pandemic medicine," and "part of my daily ritual." Oprah Magazine and the Today Show have featured her work for its timely, uplifting wisdom. Now, Self Love Philosopher Melody Godfred shares her first poetry book, Self Love Poetry:...
    $25.98 AUD
    $25.98 AUD
  • Selected Poems of Rainer Marie Rilke by Rilke, Rainer Maria
    Selected Poems of Rainer Marie Rilke
    For poetry lovers and students of literature and literary criticism, Robert Bly, the National Book Award-winning poet, brings his prowess as a translator and critic to bear on the work of one of the major German poets of the century.Author: Rainer Maria Rilke,Robert BlyPublisher:...
    $30.97 AUD
    $30.97 AUD
  • Scream / Queen: Poems by Eskilson, CD
    Scream / Queen: Poems
    A debut poetry collection drawing on horror-movie tropes to examine the body--both its traumas and its possibilities. Scream / Queen, CD Eskilson's debut poetry collection, examines queerness, mental illness, and transgender identity through the lens of thrillers and B movies. The Creature from the...
    $26.00 AUD
    $26.00 AUD
  • Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath by Clark, Heather
    Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath
    PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - The highly anticipated biography of Sylvia Plath that focuses on her remarkable literary and intellectual achievements, while restoring the woman behind the long-held myths about her life and art. "One of the most beautiful biographies I've ever read." --Glennon Doyle,...
    $38.23 AUD
    $38.23 AUD
  • Reading Secrets: A Queer Inheritance of Life and Scripture by Himschoot, Malcolm
    Reading Secrets: A Queer Inheritance of Life and Scripture
    A trans pastor's fascination with the Scripture inherited from his closeted, fundamentalist father.When his dad died, Malcolm Himschoot inherited his father's Bibles. He chose to re-read them, examining his dad's notes in the margins, teasing out the details of his upbringing and gender identity...
    $27.45 AUD
    $27.45 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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