World Class Poetry Book Reviews

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Real world-class poetry book reviews by Allen Taylor, The Poet. You'll find great reviews of contemporary poetry books, classic poets, and translations. The service is provided to give up-and-coming poets, students of poetry, and others interested in poetry a guide to works worthy of study and consumption. Please visit this page often and consult World Class Poetry for the latest reviews of poetry books.

If you wish to submit a poetry book for review, contact us for information on how your poetry book can be reviewed. We will review digital poetry books or print poetry books and we accept guest authors. For guidelines, please fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page and we'll get back with you.

Poetry Book Reviews

Dana Larkin Sauers' Between the Space of Grace and Gray

Jeff Rath's The Waiting Room at the End of the World

A Poetic Voice by Raymond Berube

Variations on a Natural Theme: A Loon Year by Hugh Hennedy

Bela Tarr Has Feathered His Nest by Bradley Lastname

Here, Bullet by Brian Turner

Eccentriq Love by Eccentriq

Lassoed With A Decorative Tongue by Eric David Lough

History's Twists: The Armenians by Helene Pilibosian

Fumbling In The Light by Sidney Hall Jr.

Pistol Whipped by Eric David Lough

See What I See by Susie McCray

Blue Mist White Rain by Sha Raaven

What Feeds Us by Diane Lockward

A Man In Transition by K.L. The Writer

Confessions Of A Latter Day Cynic by Paul J. Bean

The Poets Don't Write Sonnets Anymore by Robin Ridington

Dear Anais: My Life In Poems For You by Diana M. Raab

Satellite Convulsions: Poems From Tin House by Tin House Books

Poetry Eyes by Amal Saleh

100 Sonnets by Day Williams

Poetry Chapbook Reviews

Brian Michael Tracy's Driving With Dante

Victoria Munoz's During Your Reading

Michael Cavendish's Harpoon

Thirst by Patrick Carrington

W Is For War by George Held

Transiens Essendum by Dustin E. Nispel

The Knot by Bruce Spang

Sonata for Rain by Rebecca Gonzalez

The Trinity by David e. Patton

Poetry Writing Reviews, Literary Criticism, And Books On Poetics

The Poet's Companion: A Guide To The Pleasures Of Writing Poetry
     by Kim Addonizio and Dorianne Laux 

The Poetry Home Repair Manual by Ted Kooser

Rattle Conversations by Alan Fox

The Poets Don't Write Sonnets Anymore by Robin Ridington

How To Make A Living As A Poet by Gary Mex Glazner

Poetry Reviews - DVD, CD, and Multimedia

"Graffiti Verite '7" by Bryan World Productions LLC

"Midnight Tea: A Second Cup" by Andy Hill, Renee Safier, and Brian Michael Tracy

Important Note:

World Class Poetry has temporarily suspended book reviews. We have enough books on the plate right now. Keep an eye on this space for updates, new reviews as we post them, and the next call for submissions. Thank you.