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[dlbergerwrites]

The Bloodiest, Funniest, and Wildest Monster Tamer Novel has Just Arrived

Aaron Kiefer just wanted to get stoned in peace. Instead, he stumbles into a nightmare.

The only reason he survives is because of Pulsar—a chaotic little sleep paralysis demon who crashes his fight and rocks his world.

Together, it’s up to them to stop wild devils before they run rampant. But between the spooky government agency breathing down their necks, untangling their new partnership, and surviving adulthood, it’s going to be a lot to handle. And that’s before they learn what’s truly at stake.

Our Devils is the first novel in a bizarrely funny, R-rated urban fantasy series about monsters, hyperviolence, and trying to grow up a little later in life. Perfect for fans of Digimon, John Dies at the End, and Invincible.

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[therumpus]

José Olivarez, Promises of Gold; "Upward Mobility"

[Text ID: dancing to avoid the fluttering / of roaches, the boy brushes his teeth / with one eye on the sink / & one eye on the bugs / & one eye on his teeth / & one eye on time / & one eye on homework / & one eye on his brothers / & one eye on the future— / years later when his friends joke / about how he has poor people teeth, / his head will shed its skin / to reveal 5000 eyes the size / of cockroach hearts.]

An excerpt from The Rumpus Poetry Book Club‘s February selection, Promises of Gold by José Olivarez forthcoming from Henry Holt and Co. on February 7, 2023.

Subscribe by January 15 to the Poetry Book Club to receive this title and an invitation to an exclusive conversation with the author via Crowdcast.

[alvoskia]

“In our defense, Jamie keeping me from doing something dumb is kind of a full time job, if you think about it,” Ally hedged, placing her feet fully on the floor.

[adamgnade]

I was on Dmitry Samarov's show, Blather, talking about the new book and other things (living rural, being weird, tapes, Ulysses, city noise, etc). https://rss.com/podcasts/blather/451641/

Also, I love Dmitry’s books. If you’re looking for recommendations, start with Soviet Stamps then read All Hack then Old Style.

[cgcpoems]

🎈BOOK BIRTHDAY EBOOK SALE🎈⁣ ⁣ Today marks 2 years since I released my debut chapbook (which this quote is from), Cavity, into the world! To celebrate I’ve reduced the price of the ebook almost 50%, to $3 for a limited time only! Click the link in my bio to download yours!! ⁣ ⁣ I can’t believe it’s almost October, already. does anybody have any goals for the upcoming month? I’m going to try to go to more open mics/get out in my community more since I’m still pretty new to the area❤️⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #sale #ebook #poetry #poem #poets #book #bookstagram #indielit #quote #collage https://www.instagram.com/p/B3C6df6lXpw/?igshid=1h5f4egc3299o

[michaelrande]

Bloody Lips (Trump’s America)

Dark forces take the stage, Declaring a postmodern age, Where truth and fact don’t exist, They’re just ethereal things in the mist, The people must live by emotion and spin, They’re to chug it like a fine gin, Until they go drunk and dumb, When their souls entirely numb, Only then can they be of use, When they submit to the abuse. (The Liar sits atop a grand pyre, Fascists below snort the ashes, As sloganeers peddle all fears, His followers vying to be the Swallower, Bowing before the user and abuser, The president by accident, The people’s Rat in the Hat.) Basking in the glow of this regime, The bastards let out a feral scream, For their time is now, So solemnly they vow: “A new order will be imposed, On the people’s skulls now deposed, For our master’s will must be done, So the Devil can have his fun, On the ashes of this great land, By virtue of His tiny hand.” Ready to answer daddy’s call, They beg to scream at the walls, As master demands of his pets, Bodies without reason to regret, The lovers of this new world order, Because they’re on this side of the border, So they drum up all the hate and sin, Saying this is how we win. With blood on their lips and hands, They obey his every command, In spite of the havoc they wreak, The bile in the words they speak, Because their fates are bound to Him, As though they’re his phantom limb, So they follow master to their last breath, Even if it means their country’s death. This American scene, Right out of a guillotine, Sends Lady Liberty to her knees, Broken by what she sees, Everything she loves in flames, Her child forever maimed, So she can only weep and mourn, For her baby’s soul ripped and torn –– The America she once knew, Its glory days now through.

[justmeandmybooks]

Guys, this cover is GORGEOUS and the synopsis has me super intrigued! I'm helping with the cover reveal on Tuesday (early Wednesday morning for me), so stay tuned! 😁📚📖💙✨ #Repost @parliamenthousepublishing with @repostapp ・・・ We could not be more excited to reveal this cover for Beaird Glover's Blue Bottle Tree on April 25th. If you're a #blogger and would like to help us share, slide into our DMs!!! 😎 #books #bookaholic #bookstagram #instsgood #bibliofile #bookworm #amreading #amwriting #fantasy #rad #indielit #novel

[therumpus]

Sketch Book Reviews: Poetry Unbound by Pádraig Ó Tuama

Written and illustrated by Kateri Kramer

"This book is so ridiculously good and is perfect for National Poetry Month! Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World is a collection of poems by 50 different writers and accompanying interpretation. It covers a wide range of topics, forms, and writing styles making it a fantastic read for poetry-lovers and reluctant poetry-readers alike."