We were looking for poetry that had struck its readers, for whatever reasons, as unforgettable, enduring, and influential: maybe because it came as an unexpected gift from a friend or loved one, or in ...

In four new collections, a frank look at disability, a celebration of domestic life (and dogs), a gathering of hushed moments ...

WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn and Susan Phillips explore the beauty of nature through poetry, featuring iconic poets like Amanda Gorman, Walt Whitman and Allen Ginsberg.

In Sean Hewitt’s novel, “Open, Heaven,” two isolated boys develop an intense, undefined relationship.

Johnny Tillotson's death on April 1, 2025, closes an era for enthusiasts of early 1960s pop and country music. His skill in effortlessly blending heartfelt lyrics with memorable m ...

Worried poetry might put Grandma to sleep too early? We’ve got you covered with both short poems and excerpts, as well as underappreciated works. Read on for the best Christmas poems of the year ...

After David Bowie and Iman 's daughter quietly released her debut album Xandri earlier this month, she shared a vulnerable ...

Sanga Hotak is a remarkable teenage girl from Kabul who lost her eyesight in a childhood accident. Yet, she never let her ...

To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select ...

Gabriel and Jeffrey Kahane can be found on stages more often than not, but they rarely share one. Most days, the father and son are lucky if they’re in the same time zone: Gabriel, 43, is a prolific ...

Aimee Semple McPherson took to the radio to spread the Gospel, but her mysterious disappearance cast a shadow on her ...