Poetry review – ROCK, BIRD, BUTTERFLY: Pam Thompson takes a close look at Hannah Lowe’s delightful poetic examination of 18th century Chinese wallpapers
Pam Thompson
Poetry review – DISAPPEARANCES: Pam Thompson reviews a dark and magical first collection by Kathleen Bell
Poetry review – SOMETHING SO WILD AND NEW IN THIS FEELING: Pam Thompson is impressed by Sarah Doyle’s original poems drawn from the writings of Dorothy Wordsworth
Poetry Review – MONICA’S OVERCOAT OF FLESH: Pam Thompson admires Geraldine Clarkson’s poetry for being both imaginative and grounded.
Pam Thompson considers in depth a collection by Janet Sutherland which uses personal recollection as a starting point for dealing with wider issues.
Pam Thompson finds her attention consistently held by Robin Houghton’s poetry
Pam Thompson reviews a clutch of prize-winning pamphlets from Smith/Doorstop
Pam Thompson is intrigued by the dream-poems in a new collection by Charles Lauder
Pam Thompson finds that Charlotte Gann’s first full collection succeeds in its aim of unsettling the reader.
Pam Thompson finds something magical and unsettling in Peter Sansom’s shifting, complex poetry.
Pam Thompson considers Maura Dooley‘s slim but substantial chapbook inspired by a residency at Jane Austen’s house.
. Poetry review – LILITH SPEAKS: Pam Thompson admires a short collection by Clare Proctor which manages to shift through many situations
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2026 • Tags: books, Pam Thompson, poetry