April is National Poetry Month, so this is the perfect time to read one of the latest poetry books! Great new poetry collections are being published all the time, and the first quarter of 2022 has been no exception. The trend watchers here at Writer’s Relief have noticed that poetry is finding new prominence with younger poets and today’s mainstream readers. Poetry offers a place where readers can safely explore identity, life, politics, and the messiness of the world. Check out the fresh voices found in these 14 poetry books.

14 Poetry Books To Add To Your Reading List

Dream of the Divided Field by Yanyi

cicada by Phoebe Giannisi, tr. Brian Sneeden

a Year & other poems by Jos Charles

Bless the Daughter Raised by a Voice in Her Head by Warsan Shire

Vinegar Hill by Colm Tóibín

What Is Otherwise Infinite by Bianca Stone

return flight by Jennifer Huang

Revenge Body by Rachel Wiley

Door to Remain by Austin Segrest

Spooks by Stella Wong

All the Flowers Kneeling by Paul Tran

Time Is a Mother by Ocean Vuong

let the dead in by Saida Agostini

The Things by Jeff Oaks

Bonus Poetry Collections: For more great poetry reading, check out our WaterSedge Poetry Chapbook Contest winners! The chapbooks were judged and selected by state poet laureates and well-respected names in poetry, so each promises a thoughtful, engaging read.

Question: Which poetry book will you be reading?