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Best American Poetry

Milk and Honey
The book is divided into four chapters, and each chapter serves a different purpose. (USA Today). “Rupi Kaur has vision beyond her years … Her work is simply but powerfully expressed, and viscerally captures both universal human experience and the particular struggles of a young woman today." Rupi Kaur's first book, Milk and Honey is the poetry collection every woman needs on her nightstand or coffee table. Rupi Kaur’s writing echoes of artistry and wisdom which is seen in the work of those that have been writing for years. rupi kaur is a bestselling author and illustrator of two collections of poetry. while studying at the university of waterloo rupi self-published her first collection milk and honey in 2014. milk and honey became an international phenomenon that's been translated into over 30 languages and sold over 2.5 million copies. through her poetry rupi explores a variety of themes ranging from love.
Reviews
"I would've maybe given it two stars if I checked it out at the local library for free, but I'm annoyed I invested my hard earned American dollars into this book. I seriously don't understand if everyone is just reading into the completely non-thought provoking "poems" in this book and making up their own deep meaning or if I'm just totally missing the boat on this one. If you told me my 9-year-old nephew and 6-month-old niece collabed on this book, with him covering the poetry while she handled the artwork, I would fully believe you. If you're a 10th grader who just got dumped by Jimmy from home room and you wanna post a snapchat of one of these heart wrenching break up poems to express how angsty you are, you'll love it."
"I found Rupi Kaur (after hearing her name drifting about) when I saw a breathtaking piece by her (starting with "let me tell you about a selfish person..."). I love poetry. I love traditional poetry, struxtured poetry, unstructured poetry, modern poetry, stand up poetry, you name it. My shelves are lined with just as much edgy, modern, is-this-even-poetry books from up-and-coming poets as they are lined with TS Elliot and Tennyson."
"I have been seeing this at all of the bookstores and decided to give it a read based on the brilliant cover design and book description. It has been a while since I have read a book of poetry, but I have to say I don't feel like I just read one."
"This is some of the most trite poetry I have ever read, and exemplifies zero skill of poetic craft."
"I had so much hope for this book since it had become so popular so I was of course eager to read it."
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salt.
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"Love her stuff."
"Nayyirah Waheed is my favorite poet and salt."
"Beautiful, simple, impactful, hauntingly poignant at times- Im in awe of how much she can say in so few words."
"This is by far one of the best poetry books I have ever read."
"Salt is not only an amazing book of poetry, it's powerful yet delicate and honest journey ."
"One of my favorite poets and a book I have read, shared with others and reread every time I've gotten it back."
"I love all the poems in this book."
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Watercolor Words
Topher Kearby explores the themes of heartbreak, love, happiness, wonder, and so much more through poetry, words, and art. Incredible book filled with all sorts of wonderful pieces!
Reviews
"Topher Kearby quickly became one of my favorite poets after finding him on Instagram."
"He stays out of the lines of the typical and invokes feelings that are not easily forgotten."
"Like poetry ON ART?!"
"Watercolor Words makes you feel and think."
"Its such a beautiful read."
"I absolutely loved this book!!!"
"A brilliant stringing together of words evoking emotion and touching both the light and the dark places of ones soul."
"I highly recommend this collection of art and poetry to everyone."
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Best Asian-American Poetry

No Matter the Wreckage
Following the success of her breakout poem, Sarah Kay releases her debut collection of poetry featuring work from the first decade of her career. In this collection she will give you moments so intimate and beautifully rendered you will come to know them as your own. Sarah Kay is a poet from New York City.
Reviews
"From the wife: Finally something worth reading!"
"I loved this collection."
"If you are thinking of buying this book, or have the chance to see attend one of her performances, do not hesitate, she is truly awe-inspiring."
"I bought this book because of Sarah Kay's Ted Talk, and I do not regret this purchase."
"The poems are enchanting and though soft in tone, still challenge the reader to view their world just a little bit differently - usually in a better light."
"This book is absolutely beautiful! If you've ever heard her live, (if not you absolutely must remedy that because she's a joy to experience on stage) this book is a reflection of that."
"I cannot count the number of times I have read and reread the poems in this collection."
"An excellent book written by an amazing poet."
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Best Hispanic-American Poetry

peluda
The book explores the relationship between femininity and body hair as well as the intersections of family, class, the immigrant experience, Latina identity, and much more, all through Lozada-Oliva’s unique lens and striking voice. Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a spoken word poet & educator living in Boston whose fierceness and charm have made her a poetry phenomenon, with her work appearing on Upworthy, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and countless other media outlets.
Reviews
"I love her internal conflicts that arise within the book, and enjoyed experiencing them in such a personal level."
"great book!"
"i got this as a gift for my friend and she loved it."
"Loved it!!!"
"It is a great book."
"I really enjoyed reading Melissa Lozada-Oliva's poetry, I just wish there was more!"
"I loved this book!"
"Thin book, beautiful layout and content."
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Best Native American Poetry

When My Brother Was an Aztec
A fast-paced debut that draws upon reservation folklore, pop culture, fractured gospels, and her brother’s addiction to methamphetamine. Natalie Diaz: Natalie Diaz was born and raised on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation in Needles, California.
Reviews
"“The Last Mojave Indian Barbie” takes a satirical lens to the cultural pressures and expectations of Native American woman. The semantic play and musical moments hint at a poetic desire, but never quite bring the reader to a place to accept the work as poetry. The second part of the collection takes the context in which it has been placed and focuses on the family, and the relational destruction Diaz’s brother creates. Look at him, over there./He pointed to the corner house./The sky wasn’t black or blue but the dying green of night.” Lines such as these, result in deeply impactful poems that cling to the skin. “When the Beloved asks, ‘What Would You Do If You Woke Up and I Was a Shark?” brings forth strange images of early mornings, death and morphing into marine life all in the context of a common experience. Diaz drags you into an unfamiliar world and builds context around you, allowing the reader to experience a portion of the complicated and diverse story of the Native American people."
"Diaz cuts to the quick of intense feelings about the suffering, daunting love, dashed hopes of a family and a people--Native People."
"Profound and strange, but also clear and narrative in places."
"This book came in perfect condition and even with a small bookmark from them!"
"One of my favorite poetry books."
"This book is a gem!"
"This book lets loose with vibrant alive images."
"I was lucky enough to hear Diaz read some of these poems live."
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Best Contemporary Poetry

Lee Child's Jack Reacher Books 1-6
For the first time—the first six explosive novels in Lee Child's #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher series—now together in one e-book package! KILLING FLOOR Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher isn’t in the small town of Margrave, Georgia for less than an hour before he’s arrested for murder. DIE TRYING When a woman is kidnapped off a Chicago street in broad daylight, Jack Reacher is unlucky enough to be taken with her. RUNNING BLIND Across the country, women are being murdered, victims of a disciplined and clever killer who leaves no evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no apparent motive. WITHOUT FAIL Skilled, cautious, and anonymous, Jack Reacher is perfect for the job: assassinate the vice president of the United States. A female Secret Service agent wants Reacher to find the holes in her system, and fast—because a covert group already has the vice president in their sights. “A riveting thriller, brought to life with well-observed detail and paced with taut, evocative prose. “Child presents his tense, action-packed adventure in vivid prose, as lean and capable as his central character.
Reviews
"Fine source of early Reacher in case you missed the first ones."
"My favourite author & I love all the Jack Reacher books."
"My fiance couldnt put these down."
"Action and adventure at its finest!"
"I enjoyed the hell out of these books."
"My husband has thoroughly enjoyed reading all these books."
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Best African Poetry

soft magic.
is the debut collection of prose and poetry by Malawian writer, Upile Chisala.
Reviews
"You can't read this set of poems and then just put them away."
"Perfect."
"wow this book was exactly what i needed."
"Abosolutely lovely!"
"A fantastic collection of poems!"
"There is hope for poetry, for words without fear of criticism, for thoughts with heart, for sharing with fearless compassion."
"Profoundly magical."
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Best Asian Poetry

The Way of Chuang Tzu (Second Edition)
Chuang Tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries B.C., is the chief authentic historical spokesperson for Taoism and its founder Lao Tzu (a legendary character known largely through Chuang Tzu’s writings). (Alan Watts, The New York Times Book Review) Thomas Merton is the saintly man who caused the Dalai Lama to come to admire Christianity as the equal of his beloved Buddhism. (Thich Nhat Hanh) ". Thomas Merton is the saintly man who caused the Dalai Lama to come to admire Christianity as the equal of his beloved Buddhism.
Reviews
"wonderful quotes from old school Chinese soul challenging."
"Merton in his opening puts the books poem in a Christian context that makes them more relevant to my journey."
"There is something so mesmerizing about Chuang Tzu, so loving and necessary."
"Chuang Tzu."
"This is an amazing book about understanding the Tao by a Christian monk."
"Scalpel like, yet accessible, this collection of thoughts serve as a wonderful guide and reminder of many of the core principles of The Tao."
"Love this."
"I used this book for spiritual reading."
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Best Caribbean & Latin American Poetry

HER
Every woman should know the feelings of being loved and radiating those feelings back to her mate.
Reviews
"What a captivating caption and equally captivating words inside."
"My girl loved it, read the whole thing in 5 days."
"this is a great book and i think all women will love it."
"Great book."
"Bought as a gift."
"I love this book so much that I bought a second one for a friend as a gift."
"I'm a sucker for good poetry read it in a day literally!!"
"Great book really encouraging."
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Best French Poetry

Marie de France: Poetry (Norton Critical Editions)
This Norton Critical Edition includes all of Marie’s lais (short narrative verse poems); selected fables; and a generous excerpt from Saint Patrick’s Purgatory , a long poem based on a well-known medieval legend. Topics include “The Supernatural,” “Love and Romance,” “Medical Traditions,” “Fable Sources and Analogues: Similar Themes,” and “Purgatory and the Afterlife.” Ovid, Chaucer, Andreas Capellanus, Boccaccio, Aristotle, and Bede are among the authors included. Dorothy Gilbert has served on the faculties of the University of California at Davis, Mills College, Merritt College, and the California State University, East Bay; since retiring from the California State University, she has taught in the Fall Program for Freshmen at the University of California, Berkeley.
Reviews
"Great collection of a very key player in Midieval Literature."
"While it is easy to find copies of MDF's lais, it was nice to find a book that contained the fables and St. Patrick's Purgatory as well."
"Dorothy Gilbert's translations of Marie de France's verse narratives are lucid and lovely."
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Best Women's Poetry

Milk and Honey
The book is divided into four chapters, and each chapter serves a different purpose. (USA Today). “Rupi Kaur has vision beyond her years … Her work is simply but powerfully expressed, and viscerally captures both universal human experience and the particular struggles of a young woman today." Rupi Kaur's first book, Milk and Honey is the poetry collection every woman needs on her nightstand or coffee table. Rupi Kaur’s writing echoes of artistry and wisdom which is seen in the work of those that have been writing for years. rupi kaur is a bestselling author and illustrator of two collections of poetry. while studying at the university of waterloo rupi self-published her first collection milk and honey in 2014. milk and honey became an international phenomenon that's been translated into over 30 languages and sold over 2.5 million copies. through her poetry rupi explores a variety of themes ranging from love.
Reviews
"I would've maybe given it two stars if I checked it out at the local library for free, but I'm annoyed I invested my hard earned American dollars into this book. I seriously don't understand if everyone is just reading into the completely non-thought provoking "poems" in this book and making up their own deep meaning or if I'm just totally missing the boat on this one. If you told me my 9-year-old nephew and 6-month-old niece collabed on this book, with him covering the poetry while she handled the artwork, I would fully believe you. If you're a 10th grader who just got dumped by Jimmy from home room and you wanna post a snapchat of one of these heart wrenching break up poems to express how angsty you are, you'll love it."
"I found Rupi Kaur (after hearing her name drifting about) when I saw a breathtaking piece by her (starting with "let me tell you about a selfish person..."). I love poetry. I love traditional poetry, struxtured poetry, unstructured poetry, modern poetry, stand up poetry, you name it. My shelves are lined with just as much edgy, modern, is-this-even-poetry books from up-and-coming poets as they are lined with TS Elliot and Tennyson."
"This is some of the most trite poetry I have ever read, and exemplifies zero skill of poetic craft."
"I have been seeing this at all of the bookstores and decided to give it a read based on the brilliant cover design and book description. It has been a while since I have read a book of poetry, but I have to say I don't feel like I just read one."
"I had so much hope for this book since it had become so popular so I was of course eager to read it."
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Best Chinese Poetry

The Collected Songs of Cold Mountain
storied cliffs were the fortune I cast. bird trails beyond human tracks. what surrounds my yard. white clouds nesting dark rocks. I've lived here quite a few years. and always seen the spring-water change. tell those people with tripods and bells. empty names are no damn good. my place is on Cold Mountain. perched on a cliff beyond the circuit of affliction. images leave no trace when they vanish. I roam the whole galaxy from here. lights and shadows flash across my mind. not one dharma comes before me. since I found the magic pearl. I can go anywhere everywhere it's perfect. The Poems Of Big Stick: 1. The Poems Of Big Stick: 2. The Poems Of Big Stick: 3. The Poems Of Big Stick: 4. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 1. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 10. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 100. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 101. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 102. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 103. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 104. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 105. The Poems Of Cold Mountain: 106. 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Reviews
"Han Shan was a medieval Chinese poet, often considered part of the Ch'an (Zen) Buddhist tradition. The poems are short, but the book is long, containing 307 poems by Han Shan, 49 by Shih Te, and four by Feng Kan. Han Shan's style is simple and straightforward, lyrical at times and rhetorical, even invective, at others."
"I have an old addition with about a third of the poems, so it was great to get the complete work."
"Book is in new condition."
"These mostly short thoughts set life into perspective in a satisfying way."
"Elegant words from a master poet."
"Hanshan, Cold Mountain, is a great poet who's work remains interesting and inviting in any age."
"Beautiful and provocative."
"The history was better than I expected and he (Han Shan) has such succinct poems."
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Best Australian & Oceanian Poetry

Olelo Noeau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings
This book is the product of a collecting effort that was begun by Mrs. Pukui at about the age of fifteen, around 1910, and continued throughout her long and honored career as a translator and collector of historic Hawaiian materials and as a teacher and lecturer on the language, music, and dance of traditional Hawaii. Text: English (translation).
Reviews
"The phrases are available online at several websites, but many more are available in the book and it is really easy to use as a reference since I don't have to spend all that time online looking for just the right phrase. I also found myself getting caught up in the book and reading way beyond the phrase chosen for each month and enjoying it very much."
"This book is a collection of Hawaiian Proverbs and sayings, and each proverb is listed in its traditional Hawaiian followed by the literal translation, then a short summary of the significance of the proverb."
"Quality of the item is choice and perfect to hand down for generations."
"This well-worn book is in Hawaiian Hall at Bishop Museum."
"I have owned many copies of this book over the years as it often disappeared from my office library."
"Glad it was available as an ebook so I could search for specifics when I needed to."
"This is a most informative book that explains why Hawaiian language is so tricky to learn."
"If you love the poetry of language and the Hawaiian language, this is a great book to read or just flip through from time to time."
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Best Middle Eastern Poetry

The Prophet
The Prophet is a book of 26 poetic essays written in English in 1923 by the Lebanese-American artist, philosopher and writer Khalil Gibran. The people gather round, each asks a question of the heart, and the man's wisdom is his gift.
Reviews
"I bought this to replenish my lending library."
"The seller was very prompt, and even agreed to add a birthday note with the shipment."
"Must read before you Die."
"It seems to be one of those books you keep passing forward, like Gift From the Sea. All I can say, at the time is, to continue maintaining your amazing customer service."
"This was given to me as a gift so I purchased one to give as a gift."
"It has helped to replace the many dysfunctional premises my sociopathic parents modeled!"
"This is my favorite gift for graduating seniors."
"This is a classic."
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Best Love & Erotic Poetry

The Sun and Her Flowers
Divided into five chapters and illustrated by Kaur, the sun and her flowers is a journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising, and blooming. [She’s] perhaps the best-known poet in the English-speaking world at this point.” (Bustle). “Rupi Kaur is kicking down the doors of publishing.” (The New York Times (Style)). “The poet who touched a nerve.” (The Times (London)). “Her work is human experience, tidily aestheticized and monetized, rendered inspirational and relatable in perfect balance.” (The Cut). “At once simple, current and hard-hitting.” (The Guardian (London)). “One of the most popular writers in the world, full stop.” (The Globe and Mail). “The line drawings that accompany her poems are raw, evocative and utterly striking.” (Toronto Star). “Rupi Kaur reinvents poetry.” (The Economist). “Rupi Kaur sits atop a new wave in poetry.” (The Wall Street Journal). “At age 24, Rupi Kaur has been called the voice of her generation (move over, Lena Dunham).” (USA Today). “There’s no denying that Rupi Kaur is currently one of the most — if not the most — popular poets in America.” (Boston Globe). “Rupi Kaur is a rock star.” (Kansas City Star).
Reviews
"I did not think she could equal Milk and Honey, but The Sun and Her Flowers has blown me away, and more than lived up to my expectations."
"i can't count how many times I cried while reading this set of poetry."
"She includes a lot about self-love and the abuse she has faced in the past."
"A beautiful read for hurting souls."
"“The Sun and Her Flowers” was even better than “Milk and Honey”."
"I really love her Milk and Honey book and relate to a lot of the poems in that one."
"Sexually explicit poems and drawings not suitable for the 80 year-old woman we purchased it for."
"i really enjoyed milk and honey so i preordered this thinking it would be equally enjoyable."
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Best Japanese Poetry & Haiku

Zombie Haiku: Good Poetry For Your...Brains
In your hands is a poetry journal written by an undead poet, recounting his firsthand experience during the zombie plague. Ryan Mecum has quite possibly found the only corner of entertainment not yet infected by the zombie plague--haiku--and made me wonder why it took this long, as the two seem to go together like zombies and brains. "The most inventive zombie book in years!" Ryan Mecum is the author of the adorably disgusting Horror Haiku series that includes Zombie Haiku , Vampire Haiku , Werewolf Haiku , and Dawn Of Zombie Haiku .
Reviews
"Great read for everyone."
"At first I had no interest but after reading the first few pages I was hooked."
"This would make a perfect gift for that special someone with zombies on the brain!"
"I loved it so much I bought a few and passed them around as Christmas gifts this past year to anyone I knew that would appreciate this kind of humor."
"Book #1 Read in 2014. Zombie Haiku by Ryan Mecum. This was a quick read, told in haiku format, about the zombie uprising."
"Yes, sometimes repetitive and gory, with silly photos and no happy ending, nevertheless, a good addition to any haiku library."
"This is a fun haiku poetry book that is perfect for quick reading while waiting."
"My Son owns all the Haiku books by Ryan Mecum so I have read them all."
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Best Russian & Former Soviet Union Poetry

Eugene Onegin: A Novel in Verse (Penguin Classics)
Engaging, full of suspense, and varied in tone, it contains a large cast of characters and offers the reader many literary, philosophical, and autobiographical digressions, often in a highly satirical vein. Given a sinecure in the Foreign Office, he spent three dissipated years in St Petersburg writing light, erotic and highly polished verse. In 1824 he was transferred to his parents’ estate at Mikhaylovskoe in north-west Russia, where he spent two solitary but fruitful years during which he wrote his historical drama Boris Godunov , continued Eugene Onegin and finished The Gipsies . In 1829 he went with the Russian army to Transcaucasia, and the following year, stranded by a cholera outbreak at the small family estate of Boldino, he wrote his experimental Little Tragedies in blank verse and The Tales of Belkin in prose, and virtually completed Eugene Onegin .
Reviews
"Enjoyed this very much."
"Onegin is a 5 star story but this is hardly annotated- it had only 3 endnotes!"
"Needed for a report."
"Definitely the most poetic and beautiful translation I've read of Eugene Onegin, though less "accurate" than the Nabokov translation."
"since then, there have been several good new poetic translations into english, and this is one of them."
"For asn English scvore it was fine,however many companies are now performing this in Russian and I expected Schirmer editions to have included the Russian text by now."
"It is important to read the works of major writers from different cultures and if you are unfamiliar with Russian literature this is a good place to begin."
"I fully understand what Hofstadter meant when he said that after reading Falen's translation one gets the true sense of having read the original (this despite my not reading Russian)."
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