As I have every year since 2014, in 2025 I set aside a couple of months to peruse the year’s books of poetry — at least those books I had on hand. In the past, I’ve titled my annual roundup — one ...

HASTINGS — Performance poets Manuel Gonzalez and his 13-year-old daughter, Sarita Sol Gonzalez, will read from their work at 7 p.m. Friday in the Scott Studio Theatre at Hastings College, 806 N.

CEDAR RAPIDS — In celebration of National Poetry Month, Next Page Books and CSPS will present “An Evening with Page & Performance Poets” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 28 in the CSPS Hall, 1103 Third St.

Poetry books on love, life and wisdom are an emotional gift which can remind the receiver how thoughtful and caring your intentions are to make the right choice of book gifting. Explore here some of ...