Holiday Poetry Reads Revisited

30/06/2013

Holiday Poetry Reads Revisited

It’s that time of the year again when the newspapers start bringing out their holiday reading recommendations and ignoring poetry even more than usual. Don’t believe me? Then look at The Guardian‘s list, which is split into sections this year: fiction, crime and non-fiction.

To be frank, I’m fed up with this. So I’m reviving my holiday poetry reads strand of posts. I’ll be getting in touch with some poets and fiction writers in the next week or so and, hopefully, we’ll get together an interesting bunch of recommendations for everyone. Meanwhile, take a look at Gareth Prior’s post on the same subject.

Amy Jo Philip

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3 responses to “Holiday Poetry Reads Revisited”

kayvee

01/07/2013

Really good point – and I love Gareth’s post. Perfect time for people to explore a much-ignored way of thinking about the world…

How about a series of posts suggesting who/what to read depending on where you’re going/what kind of holiday you’re having? I love trying to match things to where I’m off to, though it’s generally done in the bluntest, most regional way (ie, going to the Hebrides: Kathleen Jamie)…

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1. Andrew Philip
  
  01/07/2013
  
  Nice idea. If I was going to the Hebrides, I’d be more likely to take Sorley MacLean, Iain Crichton Smith, Meg Bateman or Rody Gorman.
  
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  1. Andrew Philip
    
    01/07/2013
    
    As I’m going to Northumberland this year, I might take Bunting’s Briggflats with me.