poetry reviews

John Forth reviews a recent collection by Judi Benson and a new chapbook from Peter Kenny

Stephen Bone’s first collection offers deft and diverting insights into some everyday objects and events.

Jacqueline Saphra’s new pamphlet collection may not take long to read – but it leaves a lasting impression on Rosie Johnston

Emma Lee appreciates the reflective quality of a farewell collection by Joanna Boulter

Thomas Ovans explores the complexities of Bethany Pope’s intense & tightly-wrought poetry

Leah Fritz discovers a 2010 anthology from Salmon Poetry which deserves to be better known

The long and short of it – Thomas Ovans explores a pair of very different poetry anthologies.

D A Prince finds that Mahendra Solanki’s tight, economical poems leave ample room for the reader.

John Forth examines both the poetic and the performance aspects of Sue Boyle’s new book

London Grip’s poetry editor takes an optimistic view of two first collections from a new poetry press

Emma Lee follows Carolyn O’Connell through her thoughtful poetic explorations of links between past and present.

After reading his New & Selected Poems, David Cooke admires the way that David Scott avoids tricks and consistently plays to his strengths