Award-winning fantasy author Fran Wilde returns to her roots in Clock Star Rose Spine, which brings together poems previously published in Uncanny Magazine, Fireside Magazine, and more with a selection of work never before published. In this collection illuminated with whimsical fountain pen illustrations, Wilde explores family histories, feminism, visual art, disability, mythology, and of course the sea with tangible yearning and keen insight. And if you know poetry fans, you know we love to share our favorites. And that’s what I’ve done here. I’ve collected some of my favorite poetry collections that were released this year. Like a lot of poetry collections, they’re hard hitting, especially after the years we’ve collectively had. Several of these poetry collections were put together in the last year and a half, so they’re angry, sad, cathartic calls to action, all emotions we’re collectively feeling and need to read. If you’re new to poetry and a little daunted by some of the poetic techniques you may come across (or you need a refresher), I recommend you check out our primer on popular literature devices in poetry! Or you can always check out our piece on poems to read after losing a loved one, or on the flip side of the coin, poetry collections to read when you’re feeling romantic over a certain someone.
