The Pohaku

The Pohaku

Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes

By Lit Hub Excerpts | February 5, 2026

“Sylvia,” “Go, Gentle,” and “When It is Time,” Poems by Robert Fanning

“Sylvia,” “Go, Gentle,” and “When It is Time,” Poems by Robert Fanning

From the Collection All We Are Given We Cannot Hold

By Robert Fanning | February 4, 2026

Clutch

Clutch

Emily Nemens

By Lit Hub Excerpts | February 4, 2026

“[Speckled Yellow],” a Poem By Simon Armitage

“[Speckled Yellow],” a Poem By Simon Armitage

From the Collection New Cemetery

By Simon Armitage | February 3, 2026

“Tortoise Station”

“Tortoise Station”

Lydia Millet

By Lit Hub Excerpts | February 3, 2026

“The Thing We Know How to Do for One Another.” Seven Poetry Books to Read This February

“The Thing We Know How to Do for One Another.” Seven Poetry Books to Read This February

Christopher Spaide Recommends Andrew E. Colarusso, Kelly Hoffer, Nicole Lachat, and More

By Christopher Spaide | February 2, 2026

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Seven Heavens Away

By Lit Hub Excerpts | February 2, 2026

Letter From Minnesota: On Living in the Hour of Cities Under Siege

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The Shape of Dreams

The Shape of Dreams

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By Lit Hub Excerpts | January 29, 2026

The Tavern at the End of History

The Tavern at the End of History

Morris Collins

By Lit Hub Excerpts | January 29, 2026

Beckomberga

Beckomberga

Sara Stridsberg (trans. Deborah Bragan-Turner)

By Lit Hub Excerpts | January 28, 2026

When the Museum Is Closed

When the Museum Is Closed

Emi Yagi (trans. Yuki Tejima)

By Lit Hub Excerpts | January 27, 2026

Station of the Birds

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By Lit Hub Excerpts | January 26, 2026

Read Three Poems by Molly Ledbetter

Read Three Poems by Molly Ledbetter

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By Molly Ledbetter | January 23, 2026

Steppe

Steppe

Oksana Vasyakina (trans. Elina Alter)

By Lit Hub Excerpts | January 23, 2026

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