We get it: it can be daunting to dip your toes into poetry. You may not be sure where to start. That’s why H&H Books started a new book club: Poetry is for Everyone.

Our next meeting is Saturday, November 22 at 2 PM at Valerio Coffee Roasters (2331 Frankford Avenue). We’ll discuss War of the Foxes by Richard Siken. Here’s a little bit about the book:

"Siken's stark, startling collection focuses tightly on both the futility and the importance of creating art."--Booklist

"Poems primarily about painting and representation give way to images that become central characters in a sequence of fable-like pieces. Animals, landscapes, objects, and an array of characters serve as sites for big, human questions to play out in distilled form. Siken's sense of line has become more uniform, this steadiness punctuated by moments of cinematic urgency."--Publishers Weekly

“In this much-anticipated second book, Richard Siken seeks definite answers to indefinite questions: what it means to be called to make-whether it is a self, love, war, or art-and what it means to answer that call. In poems equal parts contradiction and clarity, logic and dream, Siken tells the modern world an unforgettable fable about itself.”

Participants are highly encouraged to read the book before the meeting in order to participate fully. H&H staffer Kristen will ask questions & facilitate discussion, and participants will share their thoughts and impressions of the month’s selection. There’ll be a brief writing exercise, too, so bring a pen or pencil and paper.

Attendance is free, but registration on Eventbrite is recommended.

Copies of War of the Foxes will be available at H&H Books (2230 Frankford Avenue) in the weeks leading up to the book club meeting. You can also purchase a copy with your Eventbrite ticket.

Need further enticement? Book club attendees will receive 10% off drinks at Valerio during our meeting!

Questions? DM @booksby_kb or email events@theheadandthehand.com.