London Grip Poetry Review – John Fennelly
D A Prince admires John Fennelly’s attention to language and connections in this substantial new pamphlet
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London Grip Poetry Review – Ruth Smith
Alex Josephy finds that Ruth Smith’s collection is one of those books which remind her why poetry is important
London Grip Poetry Review – Hirschhorn
Norbert Hirschhorn’s new collection draws deeply on his Jewish heritage and contains poems that are honest, compassionate and wise
Mercury Falling
John Lucas praises the craft and authenticity in a new novel by Robert Edric – and regrets that this accomplished writer doesn’t have the larger reputation he deserves
Truths & Reconciliation
Thomas Ovans reviews two new poetry anthologies from two small presses which tackle big themes.
London Grip Poetry Review – Commane
Pamela Johnson sees Jane Commane as a bold poet for troubled times
London Grip Poetry Review – Foley
Emma Lee considers Kate Foley’s poetic exploration of boundaries and how to cross them
On Poetry
Stuart Henson decides that Jonathan Davidson’s “On Poetry” is a book for both writers and listeners. And academics might enjoy it too.
London Grip Poetry Review – Wood
Rodney Wood’s new chapbook collection explores the potential of an unusual verse form
London Grip Poetry Review – Tarbard
Grant Tarbard has produced a fascinating collection, observes Carla Scarano
London Grip Poetry Review – Thompson
Michael Tolkien finds he is kept on his toes by the shifting styles of Pam Thompson’s latest collection
London Grip Poetry Review – Phil Kirby
James Roderick Burns appreciates the way Phil Kirby handles darker aspects of life with honesty but without excluding hope