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Furious Harvests (Harvard University Press, 2026) transports

readers to Alex Averbuch’s homeland of eastern Ukraine. Amid the bloody destruction brought by Russia’s war of aggression, the poet toils in fields of memory, reaping lyrics from fami... more

For the RtB Books in Dark Times series back in 2021, John spoke with Elizabeth Bradfield, editor of Broadsided Press, poet, professor of creative writing at Brandeis, naturalist, photographer.

Her books include Interpretive Work, Approaching Ice, On... more

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with poet Sharon Israel about her poetry collection, Voice Lesson (Post Traumatic Press).

Sharon Israel’s poems are full of song and detail, movement and color; the pleasures she brings to the page are... more

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with award-winning poet Stephanie Bolster about her new book, Long Exposure (Palimpsest Press, 2025).

After Hurricane Katrina, the photographer Robert Polidori flew to New Orleans to document the devas... more

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Elizabeth Bradfield
Poet and naturalist, Brandeis University English and Creative Writing faculty; founder and editor-in-chief of Broadsided Press
Brandeis University
Episode: Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Sharon Israel
Sephardic American poet and soprano
Poet; author of Voice Lesson
Episode: Sharon Israel, "Voice Lesson" (Post Traumatic Press, 2017)
Kaie Kellough
Poet and sound performer, author of Interposition
McClelland & Stewart (publisher)
Episode: Kaie Kellough, "Interposition" (McClelland & Stewart, 2026)
Renaldas Gudauskas
Director General of the Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania
Episode: Avrom Sutzkever: Ten Poems
Lara Lempert
Head of the Judaica Research Center, National Library of Lithuania; curator of Judaica
National Library of Lithuania
Episode: Avrom Sutzkever: Ten Poems
Mindaugas Kvietkauskas
Literary scholar, translator, and Lithuania's Minister of Culture
Lithuanian government / National Library
Episode: Avrom Sutzkever: Ten Poems
David Fishman
Editor/translator; co-editor and co-translator of the publication
YIVO Institute for Jewish Research / University affiliations referenced in talk
Episode: Avrom Sutzkever: Ten Poems
Justin Cammy
Chair and discussant; scholar of Jewish Studies and World Literatures
Smith College / Goldreich Institute
Episode: Avrom Sutzkever: Ten Poems
Jennifer Wong
Author of Light Year
Nine Arches Press / author
Episode: Jennifer Wong, "Light Year" (Nine Arches Press, 2025)

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Sullivan Summer
Host of New Books Network, focusing on contemporary literary discussions.
Hollay Ghadery
Host of New Books Network and New Books in Poetry, focusing on poetry discussions and author interviews.
Dan Moran
Host of New Books Network, facilitating insightful conversations on literature.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Plum

    The guests are wonderful, wonderful ways to wage the hours of my days.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MurasakiFloof
    United States7 years ago
  • Too much chatter.

    The interviews are sloppy and informal with a good deal of meaningless chatter. It takes forever to get to meaningful content. I listened to two podcasts and felt I was wasting my time.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    OaklandEd
    United States13 years ago

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Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Q: Is there a book you want to leave us with, a recallable book?
Bradfield recommends Leanne Simpson's This Accident of Being Lost, highlighting indigeneity, contemporary life, and political negotiations as a compelling intersection of literature and lived reality.
Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Q: How did you come to poetry, and what was your aha moment?
Her answer traces from school assignments and praise to college workshop revisions, where poetry felt like a lifeline and the puzzle-like revision felt like a cognitive game.
Elizabeth Bradfield's Books in Dark Times (JP)
Q: What books give you comfort or joy and why?
Bradfield explains turning to poetry over novels in this moment, discusses the pull of project books, and connects the personal with political history through readings like Quarantine by Eavan Boland.
Sharon Israel, "Voice Lesson" (Post Traumatic Press, 2017)
Q: My final question for you, Sharon, is about what are you working on now? Where can we find your next book? What can we look forward to?
Israel describes a forthcoming large collection titled Does the Sea Expect You?, drawing from Voice Lesson materials and new work from workshops; she emphasizes water as a central, evolving motif and notes the manuscript's development from childhood to present, with a focus on the sea and related imagery.
Sharon Israel, "Voice Lesson" (Post Traumatic Press, 2017)
Q: So my first question about Voice Lesson was, one day I asked all my guests, but I really do find it helps situate our listeners in the collection and maybe understand where it's coming from for those who have not read it. So where did Voice Lesson begin for you?
Sharon Israel explains that Voice Lesson began when she was a singer before writing poetry, with roots in college and an early poetry explication award; trauma from 9/11 catalyzed her serious engagement with poetry, shaping the collection's themes around memory, childhood, and transformation.

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This audio channel offers a platform for poets, literary scholars, and writers to discuss contemporary poetry, often highlighting new collections and significant themes within the genre. The discussions frequently center on personal narratives, mental health, identity, cultural intersections, and the broader implications of poetry in society. Noteworthy is the channel's commitment to exploring diverse voices, including those from marginalized communities, as well as engaging in critical discourse surrounding traditional and contemporary poetic forms. This channel is likely to be of interest to listeners who appreciate a blend of literary insight and personal storytelling, particularly those keen on exploring the emotional and sociopolitical... more

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