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Poetry

Look for local / Singapore poetry published by Ethos Books and Math Paper Press, and collections by popular, bestselling writers such as Lang Leav in our Poetry section! We also stock classic poets such as Seamus Heaney, W. B. Yeats and Shakespeare.

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Aurora Leigh - Thryft
Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Aurora Leigh

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This verse-novel tells the story of a female writer, balancing work and love. It is and based on Elizabeth's own experiences.Excerpt from Aurora Leigh: A Poem in Nine Books Aurora Leigh. First Book. Of writing many books there is no end;And I, who have written much in prose and verseFor others' uses, will write now for mine, -Will write my story for my better self, As when you paint your portrait for a friend, Who keeps it in a drawer, and looks at itLong after he has ceased to love you, justTo hold together what he was and is. I, writing thus, am still what men call youngI have not so far left the coasts of lifeTo travel inland, that I cannot hearThat murmur of the outer InfiniteWhich unweaned babies smile at in their sleepWhen wondered at for smiling; not so far, But still I catch my mother at her postBeside the nursery-door, with finger up, "Hush, hush, here's too much noise!" while her sweet eyesLeap forward, taking part against her wordIn the child's riot. Still I sit, and feelMy father's slow hand, when she has left us both, Stroke out my childish curls across his knee, And hear Assunta's daily jest (she knewHe liked it better than a better jest)Inquire how many golden scudi wentTo make such ringlets. O my father's hand, Stroke heavily, heavily, the poor hair down, Draw, press the child's head closer to thy knee!I'm still too young, too young, to sit alone.

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The Tent - Thryft
Margaret Atwood

The Tent

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The Tent would be an intriguing read for those who enjoy short fiction that playfully explores dark humor, self-reflection and creative expression. This book stands out for its unique structure that pushes boundaries in unchartered directions, making for an exciting, unpredictable read that is hard to put down. Margaret Atwood's writing is witty, sharp and introspective, keeping readers engaged and entertained throughout the collection.

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The World's Wife - Thryft
Carol Ann Duffy

The World's Wife

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"The World's Wife by Carol Ann Duffy is a compelling and clever collection of poems that gives voice to the often-overlooked women behind famous men. From Mrs. Darwin to Frau Freud, each poem subverts traditional narratives and offers a fresh, witty perspective on age-old mythology and modern feminist issues. With her quicksilver wit and imaginative style, Duffy's poetic voice mesmerizes and captivates, making this book a must-read for fans of feminist writing and mythological retellings."

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The Book Of Repulsive Women - 8 Rhythms And 5 Drawings - Thryft
Djuna Barnes

The Book Of Repulsive Women - 8 Rhythms And 5 Drawings

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"The Book of Repulsive Women" celebrates women who defy societal norms through bold poetry and evocative art, making it a must-read for those interested in exploring unconventional female sexuality and rebellion.

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Ariel - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

Ariel

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Ariel could be a good read for lovers of poetry looking for works that delve deep into the human psyche. Plath's poems are both raw and beautiful as they explore themes of mental illness, existentialism, and death. Her use of dark imagery effectively portrays the intensity of emotion displayed in the collection. Overall, Ariel showcases Plath's unique talent for putting into words the complexities of human nature.

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Why God Is A Woman - Thryft
Nin Andrews

Why God Is A Woman

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Why God Is a Woman is a collection of poems written about a magical island where women rule and men are the second sex. It is also the story of a boy who, exiled from the island because he could not abide by its sexist laws, looks back with both nostalgia and bitterness and Why does God have to be a woman? Celebrated prose poet Nin Andrews creates a world both fantastic and familiar where all the myths, logic, and institutions support the dominance of women. Nin Andrews 's books include The Book of Orgasms and Sleeping with Houdini .

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Wake, Siren - Ovid Resung - Thryft
Nina MacLaughlin

Wake, Siren - Ovid Resung

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In fierce, textured voices, the women of Ovid's Metamorphoses claim their stories and challenge the power of mythI am the home of this story. After thousands of years of other people's tellings, of all these different bridges, of words gotten wrong, I'll tell it myself.Seductresses and she-monsters, nymphs and demi-goddesses, populate the famous myths of Ovid's Metamorphoses. But what happens when the story of the chase comes in the voice of the woman fleeing her rape? When the beloved coolly returns the seducer's gaze? When tales of monstrous transfiguration are sung by those transformed? In voices both mythic and modern, Wake, Siren revisits each account of love, loss, rape, revenge, and change. It lays bare the violence that undergirds and lurks in the heart of Ovid's narratives, stories that helped build and perpetuate the distorted portrayal of women across centuries of art and literature.Drawing on the rhythms of epic poetry and alt rock, of everyday speech and folk song, of fireside whisperings and therapy sessions, Nina MacLaughlin, the acclaimed author of Hammer Head, recovers what is lost when the stories of women are told and translated by men. She breathes new life into these fraught and well-loved myths.

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Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson - Thryft
Mabel Loomis Todd, Emily Dickinson, Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson

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This collection of Emily Dickinson's poems, compiled by the librarians most familiar with her work and complemented by several of the poet's handwritten letters, is illustrated with lithographs by Will Barnet and pen-and-ink drawings by Stephen Tennant, artists who have drawn inspiration from Dickinson's poetry. It is a beautiful and affordable celebration of the work of one of our favorite poets.In partnership with the New York Public Library, Doubleday is proud to introduce a very special collector's series of literary masterpieces. Lavishly illustrated with rare archival material from the library's extensive resources, including the renowned Berg collection, these editions will bring the classics to life for a new generation of readers. In addition to original artwork, each volume contains a fascinating selection of unique materials such as handwritten diaries, letters, manuscripts, and notebooks. Simply put, this series presents the work of our most beloved authors in what may well be their most beautiful editions, perfect to own or to give. Published on the occasion of Doubleday's 100th birthday, the New York Public Library Collector's Editions are sure to become an essential part of the modern book lover's private library.

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My Mother - Demonology - Thryft
Kathy Acker

My Mother - Demonology

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My Mother - Demonology could be a great read for individuals looking to explore the complexities of feminism and sexuality, and how they intersect with personal experiences. Acker's writing style is raw and unapologetic, diving deep into the inner workings of the human psyche. The book's unique structure, a blend of memoir and fiction, allows for a fully immersive and engaging reading experience. Overall, My Mother - Demonology is a must-read for those who enjoy thought-provoking literature that challenges societal norms.

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Diving into the Wreck : Poems 1971-1972 - Thryft
Adrienne Rich

Diving into the Wreck : Poems 1971-1972

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"Diving into the Wreck" is a powerful collection of poems that explore the wreckage of societal constructs and personal experiences, while simultaneously uncovering the hidden treasures within them. Adrienne Rich's distinctive voice and thought-provoking use of language make this collection a must-read for anyone who seeks to explore the complexities of the human experience.

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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : Short Stories, Prose, and Diary Excerpts

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"What I fear most, I think, is the death of the imagination.... If I sit still and don't do anything, the world goes on beating like a slack drum, without meaning. We must be moving, working, making dreams to run toward; the poverty of life without dreams is too horrible to imagine."-- Sylvia Plath, from "Notebooks, February 1956"Renowned for her poetry, Sylvia Plath was also a brilliant writer of prose. This collection of short stories, essays, and diary excerpts highlights her fierce concentration on craft, the vitality of her intelligence, and the yearnings of her imaginaton. Featuring an introduction by Plath's husband, the late British poet Ted Hughes, these writings also reflect themes and images she would fully realize in her poetry. "Jonny Panic and the Bible of Dreams" truly showcases the talent and genius of Sylvia Plath.

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Hold Your Own - Thryft
Kae Tempest

Hold Your Own

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Kate Tempest, winner of the Ted Hughes Prize for Brand New Ancients and widely regarded as the UK's leading spoken word poet, has produced a new poem-sequence of electrifying power. Based on the myth of the blind prophet Tiresias, Hold Your Own is a riveting tale of youth and experience, sex and love, wealth and poverty, community and alienation. Walking in the forest one morning, a young man disturbs two copulating snakes - and is punished by the goddess Hera, who turns him into a woman. This is only the beginning of his journey . . . Weaving elements of classical myth, autobiography and social commentary, Tempest uses the story of the gender-switching, clairvoyant Tiresias to create four sequences of poems: 'childhood', 'manhood', 'womanhood' and 'blind profit'. The result is a rhythmically hypnotic tour de force - and a hugely ambitious leap forward for one of the UK's most talented and compelling young writers.

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The Bell Jar - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

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I was supposed to be having the time of my life.When Esther Greenwood wins an internship on a New York fashion magazine in 1953, she is elated, believing she will finally realise her dream to become a writer. But in between the cocktail parties and piles of manuscripts, Esther's life begins to slide out of control. She finds herself spiralling into depression and eventually a suicide attempt, as she grapples with difficult relationships and a society which refuses to take women's aspirations seriously.The Bell Jar, Sylvia Plath's only novel, was originally published in 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. The novel is partially based on Plath's own life and has become a modern classic. The Bell Jar has been celebrated for its darkly funny and a razor sharp portrait of 1950s society and has sold millions of copies worldwide.

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The World's Wife - Thryft
Jeanette Winterson, Carol Ann Duffy

The World's Wife

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With an introduction by Jeanette WintersonThis unique collection of poems from the Poet Laureate, filled with her characteristic wit, is a feminist classic and a modern take on age-old mythology.Who? Him. The Husband. Hero. Hunk.The Boy Next Door. The Paramour. The Je t'adore.Behind every famous man is a great woman - and from the quick-tongued Mrs Darwin to the lascivious Frau Freud, from the adoring Queen Kong to the long-suffering wife of the Devil himself, each one steps from her counterpart's shadow to tell her side of the story in this irresistible collection.Original, subversive, full of imagination and quicksilver wit, The World's Wife is Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy at her beguiling best.

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little scratch - Thryft
Rebecca Watson

little scratch

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little scratch tells the story of a day in the life of an unnamed woman, living in a lower-case world of demarcated fridge shelves and office politics; clock-watching and WhatsApp notifications. In a voice that is fiercely wry, touchingly delicate and increasingly neurotic, the protagonist relays what it takes to get through the quotidian detail of that single trajectory - from morning to night - while processing recent sexual violence.little scratch is about the coexistence of monotony with our waking, intelligent lives. It is a powerful evocation of how the external and internal aspects of our lives exist in a helix, and what it means to live out the course of a single day consumed by trauma.

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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings

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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams is an eclectic collection of stories, journalism, and journal fragments that offer new insight into Sylvia Plath's development as a writer. Readers who appreciate the works of Plath will enjoy this book, particularly those who are interested in understanding the complexities of her writing process and personal life. The collection also showcases Plath's range as a writer, from conventional storytelling to experimental pieces. Overall, this book is a rare and valuable glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

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Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams : and other prose writings

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I lay there alone in bed, feeling the black shadow creeping up the underside of the world like a flood tide. Nothing held, nothing was left. The silver airplanes and the silver capes all dissolved and vanished, wiped away like the crude drawings of a child in coloured chalk from the colossal blackboard of the dark.The writings in this collection outline Plath's early preoccupation with issues of mental illness, creativity and femininity, all of which would become recurrent themes in her later work. They offer special insight into her development as a writer, and arguably paved the way for her only full-length piece of prose writing, the loosely veiled fictional autobiography, The Bell Jar.This second edition contains the thirteen stories included in the first edition together with five pieces of her journalism, as well as a few fragments from her journal; and a further nine stories selected from the Indiana archive.

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The Complete Poems - Thryft
Anne Sexton

The Complete Poems

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From the joy and anguish of her own experience, Sexton fashioned poems that told truths about the inner lives of men and women. This book comprises Sexton's ten volumes of verse, including the Pulitzer Prize-winner Live or Die, as well as seven poems from her last years.

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When I Hit You - Thryft
Meena Kandasamy

When I Hit You

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Seduced by politics and poetry, the unnamed narrator falls in love with a university professor and agrees to be his wife, but what for her is a contract of love is for him a contract of ownership. As he sets about reducing her to his idealised version of a kept woman, bullying her out of her life as an academic and writer in the process, she attempts to push back - a resistance he resolves to break with violence and rape. Smart, fierce and courageous When I Hit You is a dissection of what love meant, means and will come to mean when trust is undermined by violence; a brilliant, throat-tightening feminist discourse on battered faces and bruised male egos; and a scathing portrait of traditional wedlock in modern India.

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Bones And Murder - Thryft
Margaret Atwood

Bones And Murder

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In this collection of miscellaneous writings by Margaret Atwood, Gertrude describes what really happened in Hamlet, an ugly sister and a wicked stepmother put in a good word for themselves, and a reincarnated bat explains how Bram Stoker got Dracula hopelessly wrong.

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The Bell Jar - Thryft
Sylvia Plath

The Bell Jar

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A Special Paperback Edition to Commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Publication of Sylvia Plath's Remarkable Novel.Sylvia Plath's shocking, realistic, and intensely emotional novel about a woman falling into the grip of insanity.Esther Greenwood is brilliant, beautiful, enormously talented, and successful, but slowly going under—maybe for the last time. In her acclaimed and enduring masterwork, Sylvia Plath brilliantly draws the reader into Esther's breakdown with such intensity that her insanity becomes palpably real, even rational—as accessible an experience as going to the movies. A deep penetration into the darkest and most harrowing corners of the human psyche, The Bell Jar is an extraordinary accomplishment and a haunting American classic.

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Morning In The Burned House - Thryft
Margaret Atwood

Morning In The Burned House

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Morning In The Burned House would be a good read for poetry lovers seeking a collection of versatile poems exploring a wide range of themes in a contemporary setting. Atwood's poems are deeply personal and often deal with love, nature, death, and history in a compassionate and insightful way. The elegiac series of meditations on the death of a parent is particularly moving. Atwood's technical virtuosity and clarity of vision make this collection a must-read for anyone seeking poetry that speaks to the heart of human experience.

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Mouthful of Forevers - Thryft
Clementine von Radics

Mouthful of Forevers

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"Mouthful of Forevers" could be a good read for anyone who enjoys contemporary poetry that speaks to the depth of emotions felt by young people. Clementine's work has been incredibly popular on social media, and her poems speak poignantly about the themes of love and loss that are relevant to many of us. Her poetic voice is both ravishing and piercing, making this book a must-read for anyone who is searching for meaning and connection in their own life.

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Mouthful of Forevers - Thryft
Clementine von Radics

Mouthful of Forevers

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Mouthful of Forevers can be a good read for someone who enjoys contemporary poetry that speaks directly to the sensibilities of young adults. Clementine's work is raw and honest, with a voice that many can relate to. Her poem, after which the book is named, has a huge following online and her fans engage very deeply with her work. She writes about love, loss, and the uncertainties and beauties of life. Her poetry is accessible and can be enjoyed by both poetry lovers and those who are new to the genre.

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Best of Singapore Erotica - Thryft
L.Q. Pan, Richard Lord

Best of Singapore Erotica

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This book is a captivating collection of erotic writing that celebrates the sensuality and passion of Singapore. With a diverse range of authors and writing styles, it offers a tantalizing exploration of desire and intimacy. Whether you're a fan of Singaporean literature or simply looking for a steamy read that pushes boundaries, this anthology is sure to ignite your imagination and leave you craving more.

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Free to Be...You and Me - Thryft
Marlo Thomas, Francine Klagsbrun, Carole Hart

Free to Be...You and Me

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"Free to Be... You and Me" is a heart-warming compilation that inspires children and adults to embrace their unique qualities. The book challenges stereotypes and encourages empathy towards those who are different. With its whimsical illustrations, relatable stories, and catchy songs, readers will feel empowered and enlightened. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to promote inclusivity and diversity in their lives and in the world.

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Cool, Calm, and Collected : Poems 1960-2000 - Thryft
Carolyn Kizer

Cool, Calm, and Collected : Poems 1960-2000

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Selected as a "Best Book of the Year" by the Los Angeles Times and Booklist magazine, and winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award, Cool, Calm, and Collected is a tour de force from one of the nation’s premier poets. For four decades, Carolyn Kizer has been one of the most influential, controversial, and recognizable figures in American poetry. A feminist practically before the term existed, she has never been afraid to say what is on her mind, writing poems infused with sexual politics, social awareness, and literary irreverence.Cool, Calm, and Collected was reprinted four times in cloth and became one of Copper Canyon Press’s bestselling titles. It features new poems, work from all of Kizer’s previous volumes, translations "from a dizzying number of poets" (New York Times), and several prose pieces, including "Pakistan Journal" and "My Good Father.". . . We women, Outside, breathing dust, are still the Other. The evening sun goes down; time to fix dinner. "You women have no major phiolosophers." We know. But we remain philosophic, and say with the Saint, "Let me enter my chamber and sing my songs of love."—from "Pro Femina""We cannot do without Kizer and never could—here are four decades of compelling reasons why."—Los Angeles Times"Carolyn Kizer is a national treasure."—San Francisco Chronicle"The book will appeal to poetry lovers and activists of all stripes."—Publishers Weekly"No library should be without this collection."—Booklist (starred review)Carolyn Kizer, recipient of the Pulitzer Prize, was educated at Sarah Lawrence College. She co-founded Poetry Northwest; served as the first director of the Literature Program at the National Endowment for the Arts; was a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets; and has been a poet-in-residence at Columbia, Stanford, and Princeton. Kizer lives in Sonoma, California.

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Run, Rebel - Thryft
Manjeet Mann

Run, Rebel

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When Amber runs, it's the only time she feels completely free - far away from her claustrophobic home life. Her father wants her to be a dutiful daughter, waiting for an arranged marriage like her sister Ruby.Running is a quiet rebellion. But Amber wants so much more - and she's ready to fight for it.It's time for a revolution.

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Not All Princesses Dress in Pink - Thryft
Jane Yolen, Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Anne-Sophie Lanquetin

Not All Princesses Dress in Pink

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This book challenges traditional gender roles and encourages young girls to be themselves and embrace their individuality. Jane Yolen's playful rhymes and mischievous illustrations perfectly capture the spunky spirit of young princesses who march to the beat of their own drum. A must-read for parents looking to instill confidence in their young daughters and celebrate girl power in all its forms.

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Making Love With Scrabble Tiles - Thryft
Joshua Ip

Making Love With Scrabble Tiles

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"Making Love With Scrabble Tiles" would be a good read for someone who enjoys poetry and wordplay. Joshua Ip's collection invites readers to explore the intricacies of relationships through the lens of language, with each poem crafted from the letters found in Scrabble tiles. The book's unique approach to love and intimacy is a refreshing departure from conventional romance literature.

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