March is home to plenty of things as iswhether thats wearing green to avoid getting pinched, the first day of spring, or a day of hidden colored eggs, theres lots to take in and appreciate. But this month is also home to world poetry day. Whether youve always had a soft spot for prose, or have always wanted to crack into the meter and rhyme, youve got lots of local options and resources. Heres where you can go to stock up on books and talk about it with new friends. Poetry Clubs You can either start your own poetry club in your apartment with friends, or you can join one thats already meeting up locally. Tacomas Kings Books has one such club that meets in the bookstore. For a list and example of what they usually like to explore, you can head over here to see what they read and talked about last year. If thats not your cup of tea, you can also look for poetry clubs on book club websites like this, ask local bookstores, or the library in town. Online discussion groups are also always an option for the more introverted. For those looking to start their own book club, heres a list of tips you can reference. Starting Point Settling on the first book of poetry can be hard if someone doesnt do it for you, even with the help of a group. Wed recommend utilizing your favorite bookshop to tailor something to your experience level and interests if youre starting your own group. You can also utilize poetry lists from magazines, or explore theme poetry lists on websites like this or this. World Poetry Day
March is home to plenty of things as iswhether thats wearing green to avoid getting pinched, the first day of spring, or a day of hidden colored eggs, theres lots to take in and appreciate. But this month is also home to world poetry day. Whether youve always had a soft spot for prose, or have always wanted to crack into the meter and rhyme, youve got lots of local options and resources. Heres where you can go to stock up on books and talk about it with new friends. Poetry Clubs You can either start your own poetry club in your apartment with friends, or you can join one thats already meeting up locally. Tacomas Kings Books has one such club that meets in the bookstore. For a list and example of what they usually like to explore, you can head over here to see what they read and talked about last year. If thats not your cup of tea, you can also look for poetry clubs on book club websites like this, ask local bookstores, or the library in town. Online discussion groups are also always an option for the more introverted. For those looking to start their own book club, heres a list of tips you can reference. Starting Point Settling on the first book of poetry can be hard if someone doesnt do it for you, even with the help of a group. Wed recommend utilizing your favorite bookshop to tailor something to your experience level and interests if youre starting your own group. You can also utilize poetry lists from magazines, or explore theme poetry lists on websites like this or this.