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Book Fest spotlight: poets Tina Chang & Jericho Brown at Books are Magic

In the run up to this year’s Brooklyn Book Festival (Sept. 21 & 22), a series of literary “bookend” events are slated to take place at bookish spaces around the Continue Reading

Posted On : August 29, 2019 Published By : Alex Williamson
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Poetry isn’t dead in DUMBO

Poetry has taken on new life at DUMBO’s Berl’s Brooklyn Poetry Shop, the only all-poetry bookstore in New York City. Aiden Farrell, a volunteer who has been working at the Continue Reading

Posted On : October 10, 2018 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat
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Acclaimed poet brings Cape Verde to Brooklyn in new collection

“These words feel like experiences. Some are personal, most are enlightening, but all connect. Connect on a higher level. A spiritual level.” –Kendrick Lamar   Shauna Barbosa is a Boston-raised Continue Reading

Posted On : March 26, 2018 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat
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A Literary Magazine Grows in Brooklyn

American Chordata began as a passion project for its editors, founded in Spring 2015 on the belief that a literary magazine can celebrate sophisticated design and earnest expression on the Continue Reading

Posted On : December 14, 2017 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat
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Women’s Poetry Initiative at St. Francis College to host acclaimed poet

  According to Brooklyn Eagle, on Oct. 30, the Women’s Poetry Initiative at St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights will host the inaugural event in its Fall Reading Series with the Continue Reading

Posted On : October 29, 2013 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat
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‘Pie Poet’ to debut new collection in Brooklyn

According to Brooklyn Eagle, award-winning poet Kate Lebo, known locally as Seattle’s “pie lady,” will be debuting  “A Commonplace Book of Pie” (Oct. 8th, 2013) at Gala Gala Hey! Pie Stand at The Drink Continue Reading

Posted On : September 11, 2013 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat
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Poetry Brothelvisits DUMBO for intimate ‘St. Valentine’s Day’ readings

According to Brooklyn Daily Eagle, a slew of seductive poets will perform as part of The Poetry Brothel’s St. Valentine’s Day Massacre this Saturday, Feb. 9, at DUMBO’s Forgotten Works Studio. The event, Continue Reading

Posted On : February 7, 2013 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat
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Listen up, poetry lovers: BookCourt hosts five of 2012’s Best New Poets

According to Brooklyn Eagle, tonight BookCourt will be hosting five of 2012’s Best New Poets. Best New Poets, established seven years ago, serves to represent fifty rising poets each year. Continue Reading

Posted On : January 9, 2013 Published By : BrooklynBookBeat

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Brooklyn Book Beat is Brooklyn Daily Eagle’s blog devoted to all things literary — books, authors, history, and associated events.

The Eagle, once edited by Walt Whitman, has long been covering Brooklyn news and events, but this blog serves as a special haven for bookworms. BookBeat features Brooklyn-based writers, as well as stories relating to the city and its history.

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