Saturday, February 18, 2012

What the Camel is Reading Today

A number of very fine poetry books have recently come the Camel's way.  His new favorites are:

The Dogs of Paris by Steven Gulvezan

Favorite line:  Trying to be someone I was hit by a train. 

A beautifully produced volume from March Street Press:  http://www.marchstreetpress.com/cat/gulvezan-dogs.html

The Book of Women by Dorianne Laux

Favorite line:  all we know is this ordinary day. 

Also a beuatifully-produced volume, this one's from Red Dragonfly Press:  http://www.reddragonflypress.org/music/4867

Portrait of A Bad Sailor Girl by Melanie Browne

Favorite line:  It's always/day of dead/in my head.

Hold on tight, the story goes, because this collection takes you on a magical Sea Cruise from Mojitos, 24 hour speed binges, and baking erotic chocolate chip cookies. 

In the Melanie aisle at Lulu: 
http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/portrait-of-a-bad-sailor-girl/18882761?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/1

All Beautiful Things Travel Alone by Mike Meraz

Favorite line:  When Camels become gold. 

OK, real favorite line:  there is the devil/playing the guitar/on the corner. 

In the French Quarter at Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/all-beautiful-things-travel-alone/14413725?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2

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