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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 371 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Yvonne Blomer about her stunning narrative poetry, Death of Persephone: A Murder (Caitlin Press, 2024).
In Death of Persephone, the patriarchal myth of the maiden taken, raped, and made the potent... more
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A queer disabled love song to trees and beavers, tremors and dreams, Unfurl: Survivals, Sorrows, and Dreaming (Duke UP, 2025) explores the pulsing core and porous edges of survival, sorrow, and drea... more
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery interviews Gregory Betts, one of the poets behind the collaboration, Muttertongue: what is a word in utter space (Exile Editions, 2025) – by Lillian Allen (Toronto’ s seventh Poet Laureate, a dub poet, writer... more
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Concetta Principe about her poetry collection, DIsorder (Gordon Hill Press, 2024).
Disorder, the newest collection of poetry from Concetta Principe, explores the metaphorical relationship between ... more
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The content centers around poets and their latest works, engaging deeply with themes of poetry, identity, and societal issues. Each episode typically features a poet discussing their newly published books, exploring the inspirations behind their poetry, and venturing into broader cultural and historical topics. Notable discussions include personal experiences, collective narratives, and the interplay of poetry with mediums like visual art and performance. The interviews often highlight themes of grief, community, and the relevance of poetry in contemporary society, making it an insightful resource for those interested in literature and the arts.
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Recent guests on New Books in Poetry include:
1. Concetta Principe
2. S. Anand
3. Lorne Daniel
4. Dr. Theresa Muñoz
5. Patrick Grace
6. Adam Bremer-McCollum
7. Taylor Byas
8. Eleanor Fitzsimons
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