Norbert Hirschhorn delights in the discipline underpinning Mimi Khalvati’s poetry
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James Roderick Burns appreciates the way Phil Kirby handles darker aspects of life with honesty but without excluding hope
D A Prince admires John Fennelly’s attention to language and connections in this substantial new pamphlet
Alex Josephy finds that Ruth Smith’s collection is one of those books which remind her why poetry is important
Norbert Hirschhorn’s new collection draws deeply on his Jewish heritage and contains poems that are honest, compassionate and wise
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
Thomas Ovans reviews two new poetry anthologies from two small presses which tackle big themes.
Pamela Johnson sees Jane Commane as a bold poet for troubled times
Emma Lee considers Kate Foley’s poetic exploration of boundaries and how to cross them
Stuart Henson decides that Jonathan Davidson’s “On Poetry” is a book for both writers and listeners. And academics might enjoy it too.
Rodney Wood’s new chapbook collection explores the potential of an unusual verse form
Keith Bosley’s expertise with language gives breadth to his poems without losing touch with the ordinary reader, observes Carla Scarano
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2018 • Tags: books, Carla Scarano, poetry