Sunday, August 1, 2021

THE UNSWEPT ROOM

 Sharon Olds. The Unswept Room. Knopf, 2005. 


I have heard of the wonders of this poet's work for years and this is the first time I have found one of her books. Nothing disappoints. All the poems are challenging. Many are disturbing. My favourite is "Wilderness" about looking at the stars.




STICKBOY

  Shane Koyczan. Stickboy. Parlance, 2008. I have been a fan of this BC writer for 25 years, since I first heard about his win in San Fra...