The writing of the novel “Brookhaven” provided five ways to research and decipher family history and genealogy.
Poets and Poems: Baruch November and “The Broken Heart is the Master Key”
The poems of “The Broken Heart is the Master Key” by Baruch November show the continuing echo and influence of Yiddish culture.
How to Write a Found Poem—The Many Tools to Discover Treasure
To write found poetry is not to engage in an exact science. It’s an art. And, like all art, there is plenty of room to make it your own and keep expanding your ways and means and sources.
Celebrating 15 Years with the Kettle On! — Every Day Poems
Every Day Poems will turn 15 on May 5th, 2026. What better way to celebrate than with tea and tea poems?
Poets and Poems: Sr. Sharon Hunter and “Light Before the Sun”
In “Light Before the Sun: Poems,” Sr. Sharon Hunter explores family, dysfunction, and beauty to find resolution and understanding.
Poets and Poems: D.S. Martin and “The Role of the Moon”
In “The Role of the Moon,” poet D.S. Martin pays tribute to the metaphysical poets, creating new poems inspired by 17th century poets.
I Grew Up in “One Hundred Years of Solitude”
I discovered in a graduate seminar that “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez read like my family history.
Poets and Poems: Catherine Lawton and “Where All Things Meet, Mirror & Mingle”
In “Where All Things Meet, Mirror & Mingle,” poet Catherine Lawton fully integrates faith and life into a cohesive whole.
Poets and Poems: Emily Bright and “This Ground Beneath Our Feet”
In “This Ground Beneath Our Feet,” poet Emily Bright explores what grounds our relationships and our lives.
Poets and Poems: Tobi Alfier and “Goodbye Kisses”
“Goodbye Kisses: Poems” by Tobi Alfier explores the aftermath of broken relationships and the aftermath of heartbreak.
Morning Tea French Poem + A 100-Year-Old Tea House
Discover the secrets of a 100-year-old tea house and read a poem along the way that was inspired by one of their teas.
Poets and Poems: Nikki Grimes and “Twice Blessed”
“Twice Blessed” by poet Nikki Grimes tells stories of the items deposited in and sold by secondhand store and yard sales.
Poets and Poems: Alexander Voloshin and “Sidetracked”
Alexander Voloshin published one major poetry work, an epic poem about the Russian Revolution, emigres, and Hollywood entitled “Sidetracked.”
Poetry Prompt: Meet Your Muse Euterpe
Inspiration is on the way, this time from your muse Euterpe! Find out this goddess’s background (and discover her instrument of choice). Then pen a poem.
Poets and Poems: Linda Nemec Foster and “Amber Necklace of Gdansk”
In “Amber Necklace from Gdansk,” poet Linda Nemec Foster explores the land and heritage of her Polish ancestors – and finds herself.
Artists and Poems: Julian Peters and “Nature Poems to See By”
In “Nature Poems to See By,” Julian Peters uses comic art to illustrate and deepen the understanding of classic poems.
Happy National Poetry Month!
National Poetry Month begins this week. We’ve got you covered, whether you want to read or write your way through the celebration!
Announcing a New Book! — Sadbook Collections 3
The Sadbook Collections continues with Book 3! Let Sadbook make your day—or gift the collection to a friend or co-worker who needs a smile.
Alan Jacobs Writes a Biography of “Paradise Lost”
Alan Jacobs, in his biography of “Paradise Lost,” explains that the poem by John Milton serves as a cultural mirror.
Poets and Poems: Marjorie Maddox and “Hover Here”
The poems of “Hover Here” by Marjorie Maddox sit gently and quietly, taking their turn and waiting to be read.