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Lovely Seeds: A Walk Through the Garden of Our Becoming
By R. H. Swaney. 2018
&“Explores the beauty that can be found in even the most hopeless of situations.&”—Cyrus Parker, author of DROPKICKromance&“Every page is…
a gentle reminder to take care of yourself. Lovely Seeds will help you be ok with being you.&”—Iain S. Thomas, author of I Wrote This For YouR. H. Swaney brings a depolarizing voice to the poetry world with this debut collection. Amongst the topics of mental health, self-love, and social progress, readers will find a soft but powerful voice that uncovers the beauty that exists inside of all of us.Examining life and its circle from seed to withering to regrowth, the thought-provoking nature of this collection will bring readers to a place of self-exploration, reflection, and a deeper understanding of their place in the world.Turning to Wallpaper: Poems and Art
By Heidi Wong. 2021
"Wear poetry as both perfume and armor." In Turning to Wallpaper, lush, elegant language contrasts with the disturbing and at…
times gruesome imagery to create a collection that knows exactly how to haunt the reader. Wong&’s words and artistry are vibrant with color, richly textured, defiant, and unapologetic in their boldness. Her speaker undertakes a spiritual journey of remembrance that transcends body, tradition, and even nation in the pursuit of authentic art—art that is constructed using radical acceptance of the past as a means to leave it all behind. This is a story where no wounds are softened or left unconfronted. Unconcerned with conventional beauty, it is undeniably beautiful.Coffee Days Whiskey Nights: First Sip In The Morning And Last Sip At Night
By Cyrus Parker, Parker Lee. 2020
A lot can happen between the first sip of coffee and the last taste of whiskey.Coffee Days, Whiskey Nights is…
a collection of poetry, prose, and aphorisms that juxtaposes the hopefulness a brand new day can bring with the lingering thoughts that keep us up into the late-night hours. This book takes a look at the way a single day can change our outlook on everything from relationships with others, to our relationships with ourselves, and everything in between."With this beautifully vulnerable collection, Parker reminds us that no matter what we are feeling, we are never alone. I found truth and comfort in these words and will be reading them again."—Makenzie Campbell, Author of 2am Thoughts&“An honest, tender, and inspiring collection. It's a reminder to forge ahead and never give up on yourself.&” —K. Y. Robinson, Author of The Chaos of Longing Ultimately, this book illustrates that no matter how hopeless we may feel at the end of a day, a new one is only a few hours away. Featuring a Q&A with amanda lovelace and Parker Lee.Sincerely
By F. S. Yousaf. 2020
&“Sincerely is passionate. Honest. Charming. F. S. Yousaf has beautifully encapsulated in a book what it feels like to fall…
in love.&”—Madisen Kuhn, author of Almost HomeFans of top-selling Sincerely are saying "unexpected perfection", "not your basic poetry book", "breathtaking", "helped me appreciate my marriage". Searching for a profound way to propose to his love, F.S Yousaf reread the letters she had written him. In them he found his proposal, and inspiration to write his own prose and poetry. This is a compilation of letters and love poems that exemplifies the spirituality and the magnitude of how much one person can mean to another.It carries messages of positivity, hope, and most of all, true love.[Dis]Connected Volume 2: Poems & Stories of Connection and Otherwise (A [Dis]Connected Poetry Collaboration #2)
By Tyler Knott Gregson, Courtney Peppernell, K. Y. Robinson. 2019
This highly-anticipated second volume of poetry and short stories combines the forces of some of the most popular poets of…
current day.[Dis]Connected Volume 2 presents poems and short stories about connection wrapped up in a most unique exercise in creative writing. Follow along as your favorite poets connect with each other; offering their work to the next poet who tells a story based on the concept presented to them.With contributions from: Alicia CookTyler Knott GregsonCourtney PeppernellNoah MilliganKomal KapoorN.L. ShompoleCaitlyn SiehlK. Y. RobinsonRaquel FrancoWilder Following the first book [Dis]Connected, [Dis]Connected Volume 2 is a mixed media presentation of connection and collaboration.The Surrender Theory: Poems
By Caitlin Conlon. 2022
The Surrender Theory begins in the thick of heartbreak, gets lost in the vibrancy of new love, and eventually rediscovers…
itself in a place of peace and closure. It&’s about learning to grow alongside grief. About taking the hand of your younger self and forgiving them. Through pages of truisms and poems, this debut collection from Caitlin Conlon explores the boundaries of our most poignant and human emotions.Deeply personal yet universal, The Surrender Theory speaks to anyone who has put their heart out into the world and hoped with everything in them that it would come home unscathed.25 Love Poems for the NSA
By Iain S. Thomas. 2013
Warning. Every poem in this book has one or more words in it that have been taken from the NSA&’s…
watch list. A full list of the words appears at the back of this book. By transmitting this book via email or other means, you are liable to be tracked by the NSA as a potential terrorist threat. This book is dedicated to how ridiculous that is.300 Things I Hope
By Iain S. Thomas. 2016
"A whole book of &“I hope this...&” and &“I hope that...&” and you think, blah blah, blah, until you read…
that particular hope which is just for you, it must be just for you it is so perfect, and the whole book opens like a window onto a sunny day."–Joey Comeau, Author of A Softerworld, Lock Pick Pornography, One Bloody Thing After Another and Overqualified, amongst other things This collection of hope will move you and remind you of what's important in life as you live it. From Iain S. Thomas, the creator of I Wrote This For You, and artist Carla Kreuser comes a collection of 300 things they truly and sincerely hope for you: from wishing you always have a pen, to hoping you're never lonely, and everything in-between. This collection of inspiring prose and illustrations will move you, and remind you of what's important in life as you live it. Or, that's what they hope.What We Lost in the Swamp: Poems
By Grant Chemidlin. 2023
How do you untangle the real you from the curated you? In this introspective yet whimsical collection, poet Grant Chemidlin…
takes readers into the thicket of self-discovery.**Finalist for Lambda Literary Award - Gay Poetry What We Lost in the Swamp is a lush and vibrant collection of poems that examines the many manifestations of green: nature, inexperience, jealousy, burgeoning love, and exploring sexuality. It is a slow unfurling. It is a love letter to growth, to rediscovery, to finally learning how to speak the truth. These astonishing poems ask the reader: Who do you want to be in this world? How do you want to build a life? This is not a coming out. This is a coming in to one&’s truest self.Find out why this is one of TikTok's most viral poetry books.Itch: Poems and Prose
By Zane Frederick. 2023
"If you've ever been in love with longing, this is a must read." — Michaela Angemeer, author of you'll come back…
to yourself and when he leaves you In his third poetry collection, Itch, Zane Frederick scratches memory. He pokes the bear of his past. Ventures further out into its woods to see what still lurks and what needs to be settled. Itch captures the complexity of revisiting memory and the whirlwind of emotions that emerge from loose ends that have yet to be tied up. He shouts into the void and calls out the skeletons in his closet. He lets anger out like a beast locked away. He is stuck in a limbo between holding on and letting go, finding his way out of the forest that held his most rotted roots. Itch is about forgiving but never forgetting. It&’s about taking the armor off and going home. It challenges the notion that our scars won&’t always sting, but embraces the sting as a reminder of what we&’ve healed from.Central Avenue Poetry Prize 2024 (Central Avenue Poetry Prize #1)
By Beau Adler. 2024
Imagine if you could have the best debut poetry from the widest variety of up-and-coming poets in one, single place.…
A compilation of fresh faces from all walks of life, The Central Avenue Poetry Prize assembles a swathe of standout poetry and delivers it straight to your bookshelf. A collaborative effort between poets from all corners of the world and all walks of life, The Central Avenue Poetry Prize presents a collection of poetry like no other. Rife with heartache, longing, laughter, and life, this book captures the spark of creativity and the vastness that is the human soul within its pages. This collection contains stories that are funny, some that are sad, some that are beautiful—and all that are true. Diverse in content and rich in talent, this is a testament to the art of poetry, and a reminder that the act of writing comes from the act of living, and when we create, we allow ourselves to see and be seen.On an Ebbing Seafoam Tide
By Alannah Radburn. 2023
Love, loss, witchcraft, avocado toast, and storming the patriarchy: On an Ebbing Seafoam Tide is an inclusive poetic perspective on…
millennial life. Love, loss, witchcraft, avocado toast, and storming the patriarchy: an inclusive poetic perspective on millennial life. The ocean is one of the greatest metaphors: the ebb and flow of love and loss, the tumultuous emotions that roil beneath a blue-calm surface, the search for meaning in the endless horizons of sea and sky. On an Ebbing Seafoam Tide is a deep dive into reflections on the calms and tempests of everyday life.Alannah Radburn&’s poetry floats to the surface amidst the messy chaos of personal relationships and societal constructs, and comes together in a relatable perfect storm of practical wisdom. If you&’ve ever felt like you were drowning in feelings or searching to find meaning in today&’s turbulent times, you will find a lifeline in these poems.How to be Happy: Not A Self-help Book. Seriously
By Iain S. Thomas. 2015
Central Avenue Publishing is proud to publish another book by the widely acclaimed poet Iain S. Thomas. As many have…
noted on various social media platforms, there have been some issues that have led to the delayed release of this book. For this, we apologise and hopefully the content of the book will clarify the circumstances surrounding this delay. We feel we should also point out that this is not technically a self-help book, but it does contain some poignant prose, poetry and stories which may or may not lead you to happiness.Mostly, it is the rather unfortunate chronicle of a man's attempt to write the book he&’s promised his publisher, no matter the cost to his sanity.Persephone Made Me Do It (Myth and Magick #3)
By Trista Mateer. 2022
Bestselling and Goodreads Choice Award-winning author Trista Mateer returns with another mythical approach to self-care in her newest poetry collection, Persephone Made…
Me Do It. Following her previous work in this series, Mateer weaves together mythology, tarot, poetry, and conversation to reveal a new side of a very old story. Alternating between the perspectives of poet and goddess, Persephone&’s lore is explored, related to modern issues, and ultimately reclaimed.&“You want to talk about duality? You want to talk about love? Let us speak instead of chaos.&” In this new collection of art and feminist verse from Trista Mateer, Persephone might have flowers in her hair—but she is out for blood. This is the third book in the Myth & Magick series, which also includes Aphrodite Made Me Do It and Artemis Made Me Do It.What Will People Say: Poems
By Taniya Gupta. 2024
I had to fight for my existence before I was even out of my mother&’s womb. If I didn&’t stop…
fighting then, why would I stop now?What Will People Say follows a South Asian woman&’s journey through being a daughter, and later a daughter-in-law, within the strict confines of her patriarchal family. Readers watch as the narrator navigates life, trying to find a safe place for herself, until she finally becomes her own hero. Grappling with the subjects of sexual and psychological trauma, as well as mental health, this collection of poetry carves a path beyond the guilt of wondering: &“What will people say?&”2am Thoughts: 'a Journey Of Nostalgia' Courtney Peppernell, Author Of Pillow Thoughts
By Makenzie Campbell. 2018
&“This was a journey of nostalgia. I was swept up in memories of first love, first heartbreak, and healing, all…
within the span of one evening.&”—Courtney Peppernell – Author of Pillow ThoughtsI met you at dusk. We loved till midnight. Then, you left me. 2am found me at my lowest. When the sun came up, I dried my tears, found my strength, and went on with my day. The poetry of 2am Thoughts condenses an entire relationship with its untamed emotions and experiences to a single day. As the long hours of the night drag on, so does the love, heartache, and loss. When the dawn breaks, the morning sun brings acceptance, healing, and recovery. Check out Makenzie's other hit poetry collections, Nineteen, Rooms of the Mind and Self Portrait.A Strangely Wrapped Gift
By Emily Juniper. 2020
In A Strangely Wrapped Gift, you will find journeys from mental illness to recovery, from heartbreak to heart growth, from…
hopelessness to empowerment, and from the ocean to the stars. Juniper takes heavy, emotional raw material and weaves it into stunning, relatable poetry you'll long to share with friends and loved ones.This collection is a reminder that broken pieces make the most beautiful mosaics, and that all of us possess the power to bloom even after a harsh winter.mixed feelings
By Abraham Rodriguez. 2022
From a popular young actor, this collection is filled with experiences many young people can relate to. Easy to read…
and understand, it combines photographs of the poet with natural props to tell his story in an artistic and unique way and with a trendy aesthetic that teens and young adults will love and want to share on social media."my feelings are mixed through my love and painthese are the parts of mei wish i didn&’t seeand other partsi&’m proud to beall my feelingsall of mehere for you to seecome inside andfeel with me."From popular film and television actor Abraham Rodriguez comes mixed feelings, a collection of poems and photographs that explores the back-and-forth emotions and experiences of love, heartbreak, and healing. Emotive poetry is brought to life with photographs that illustrate story behind the words. Composed of both English and Spanish verse, this collection speaks to young people experiencing the highs of love and the lows of loss.Girl Made of Glass
By Shelby Leigh. 2022
If you think often about the past or battle with overthinking and self-esteem, girl made of glass is for you.…
This collection is about finding yourself, forgiving yourself, and loving yourself. It explores the many ways our past haunts us, but will leave you feeling hopeful about your future.girl made of glass is a poetry collection about how our past—past mistakes, relationships, and regrets—can linger into our future. Broken into four parts, this book is about finding, forgiving, and loving ourselves. The Nightmares explores our past and the moments that haunt us. The Mirror delves into insecurity and how we might haunt ourselves. The Shattering investigates relationships and how they can break us. The Enchantment delivers an uplifting conclusion of self-love and growth.Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19
By Garth Stein, Jenna Blum, Kwame Alexander. 2020
"Could there be a timelier gift to quarantined readers...? I doubt it."—The Washington Post"A heartening gathering of writers joining forces…
for community support."—Kirkus Reviews"Connects writers, readers, and booksellers in a wonderfully imaginative way. It's a really good book for a really good cause"—Bestselling author James PattersonALONE TOGETHER: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19 is a collection of essays, poems, and interviews to serve as a lifeline for negotiating how to connect and thrive during this stressful time of isolation as well as a historical perspective that will remain relevant for years to come.All contributing authors and business partners are donating their share to The Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), a nonprofit organization that coordinates charitable programs to strengthen the bookselling community.The roster of diverse voices includes Faith Adiele, Kwame Alexander, Jenna Blum, Andre Dubus III, Jamie Ford, Nikki Giovanni, Pam Houston, Jean Kwok, Major Jackson, Devi S. Laskar, Caroline Leavitt, Ada Limón, Dani Shapiro, David Sheff, Garth Stein, Luis Alberto Urrea, Steve Yarbrough, and Lidia Yuknavitch.The overarching theme is how this age of isolation and uncertainty is changing us as individuals and a society."Alone Together showcases the human desire to grieve, explore, comfort, connect, and simply sit with the world as it weathers the pandemic. Jennifer Haupt's timely and moving anthology also benefits the Book Industry Charitable Foundation, making it a project that is noble in both word and deed."—Ann Patchett, Bestselling author, bookseller, and Co-Ambassador for The Book Industry Charitable Foundation