Poems Ancient and Modern

New Verse Review provides a home to contemporary work that renews the ancient affinities among poetry, song, and story.

Prayers of Attention

A poetry notebook

In the Groves of Symbols explores mythic pathways and connections between stories, art, ritual, the living land, and extraordinary experiences. As Karl Marx used to say (after Horace), De te fabula narratur! The story is told about you.

Thoughts on poetry, translation and related matters.

Becoming literate is a lifelong task, but it shouldn’t take your entire day.

Writing about poetry differently, every week

Taking life as it comes, not necessarily in that order

The best literary and arts writing on the internet

A trustworthy guide to music, books, arts, media & culture by Ted Gioia

The best in books, arts, and ideas.

Helping you make the most of your reading. "One of my favourite Substacks." Helen Lewis

Close Reads HQ is a place for the incurable reader. We produce podcasts, reviews, interviews, essays, and more, all related to bookish things.