Spoken Word: Audiobooks for National Poetry Month

We might be biased, but we believe the best way to experience poetry is to hear it: verses truly come to life when they’re read aloud.

We also believe that poetry is for everyone, whether you’re brand new to the form, already a fan, or a poet yourself…and our recommendations for this National Poetry Month reflect that. If you’re looking to dive in with the guidance of a familiar face (and voice), there’s David Duchovny’s collection About Time. If you’re drawn to poetry that’s both poignant and relatable, Climate by Whitney Hanson is for you (plus, there’s more to look forward to from Hanson once you’re hooked–her new collection The Love of My Life comes out on July 7th). And if you’re looking for something that speaks to this particular moment in time, and also how we got here, there’s We (The People of the United States) by Joshua Bennett.

There’s a poetry collection for you here. Discover what speaks to you.

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