Glass Skulls, Luminosity, Soup, and Other Miracles: New Poetry to Read This November

In Mira Rosenthal's translation of Mer de Glace, Malgorzata Lebda's poem "Trigger Points" opens with phrases such as "Movement against loss" and "Summer has its autumnal thoughts." Rosenthal's translation notes highlight how Lebda's use of the neuter adjective "jasne" imbues the poems with a sense of life force, radiance, clarity, and luminosity.

Mark Kyungsoo Bias' debut collection, Minor Destructions, explores themes of loss through the narrator's interactions with glass skulls, glass heads, and mirrors. The collection delves into the narrator's adoption story and how it has affected their identity, with lines such as "To be born, like a pistil, into something you will lose."

Patricia Lockwood's new collection, Agate Head / Stone Soup, joins a notable list of poetry releases in November, including Jana Prikryl's The Channel and Jacob Saenz's Love Hound. Lockwood's collection focuses on the intersection of technology, identity, and human connection.

Jacob Saenz's Love Hound, a substantial chapbook, is another addition to the poetry landscape in November. The collection, published by Next Page Press, further contributes to the diverse array of poetry being published this season.

Mark Anthony Cayanan's Miracle Fever, a collection that delves into the complexities of faith, displacement, and colonial history, offers a unique and thought-provoking reading experience. Cayanan's poetic performance, which combines personal narratives with historical events, sheds light on the resilience and suffering of a small town in the Philippines.