New poetry for June: dictators’ wives, toffee apple hearts, Irish drinking jigs
Explore the latest poetry releases in June, featuring varied themes of dictators' wives, fathers' complexities, and inspiring tales of miracles.
Explore the latest poetry releases in June, featuring varied themes of dictators' wives, fathers' complexities, and inspiring tales of miracles.
The 40th anniversary of Cardiff Singer of the World featured world-class vocal talent from around the globe. Read our report on this year's incredible showcase of musical virtuosity.
Discover the latest poetry releases for May that delve into topics such as everyday sexism, whimsical poetry balloons, and thought-provoking explorations of monsters.
From Cardiff to west Wales to London, journey with us through April's best new poetry.
Discover the latest poetry releases for March 2023, including Welsh mythology, border balladry, and more. As always, Mab Jones is your guide.
First editions, essential reprints and pamphlets for about the price of a pint (these days) in this February's new poetry column. Mab Jones is, as ever, your guide.
Mab Jones gets the poetic wagon on the road for 2023 with five new titles for January - including a healthy crop of content from south Wales.
Following on from 2019’s Walking Cardiff comes writer Peter Finch and photographer John Briggs’ followup/breakout book Walking The Valleys.
Mab Jones delivers six of the best in new poetry for November, including a couple of titles which step outside the column’s regular parameters.
Northern soul has been making its mark in Penarth since 2014, thanks to the Soul Club founded by Liam Curtin and Shelley Barrett - now coming to an end after their Llais set.
Mab Jones kicks this October’s poetry instalment off by recommending a multimedia installation, before reverting to the paper and ink combo we know and love.
New Poetry for September reviewed by Mab Jones including Nick Fisk, Nadia Lines, Jessica Mookherjee, Sarah James and more