Sky Island Journal Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
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Sky Island Journal is an independent, online literary journal dedicated to publishing the finest original poetry, flash fiction, and creative nonfiction.

urban disorders
Natasha Deonarain
Congratulations to Natasha N. Deonarain, on the release of her new collection of poetry, “Urban Disorders” from Finishing Line Press. Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Natasha! Check out her beautiful new book: https://t.co/G8UPBcf9NU https://t.co/xXOFjJlT24
Hardcover, 2022
$24.99$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Grace Notes
Lisa López Smith
Congratulations to @Sky1sland contributor from Mexico, Lisa Lopez Smith, on her beautiful new book: “Grace Notes.” Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Lisa! Pick up her incredible new work here: https://t.co/Xf0d0E5kfk 🌄 https://t.co/ki13t3mdrK
Paperback, 2021
$12.00$6.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Each Bearing Out
Rebecca Brock
Congratulations to Rebecca Brock on the release of her powerful first collection of poetry, “Each Bearing Out.” Our contributors are family & we’re so proud of Rebecca. Check out her beautiful new book here: https://t.co/qdkESvAlyM 🌄 #skyislandjournal #poetry https://t.co/uHWbED3KLh
Paperback, 2022
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Australia
Reese Everett
Congratulations to one of our Australian contributors, B.R. Dionysius, on the release of his 2022 collection of poetry, “Critical State.” Our contributors are family, and we’re so proud of Brett! Check out his beautiful new book: https://t.co/uC9bQJKFWm #poetry #australia https://t.co/lsAEhwp6th
Paperback, 2018
$9.95$4.97 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Quiver: Poems
Luke Johnson
Congratulations to Luke Johnson ( @Lukesrant ) on the release of his new collection of poetry, “Quiver” from @TxReviewPress. Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Luke! Check out his amazing new book here: https://t.co/7y6zEJgt7U https://t.co/IXyODaHyJp
Paperback, 2023
$21.95$10.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Absence: Presence
Christien Gholson
Congratulations to Christien Gholson on the release of his new collection of poetry, “Absence • Presence,” by @ShantiArts. If you love poetry—especially poetry that hails from the veil between worlds (always shockingly thin in New Mexico)—order this book: https://t.co/dIEQZjCWFM https://t.co/3JoksNGMpx
Paperback, 2023
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Solastalgia
Brittney Corrigan
Congratulations to Brittney Corrigan (@brittneycm) on the release of her new collection of poetry, “Solastalgia,” from @JacklegPress. Our contributors are family & we’re so proud of Brittney! You have several options to ore-order this beautiful book here: https://t.co/BfdzLXIUKR https://t.co/mnZ5FcYvOW
Paperback, 2023
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Winter at a Summer House
Mary Beth Hines
Congratulations to @Sky1sland contributor Mary Beth Hines on her beautiful new book of poetry: “Winter at a Summer House.” Our contributors are family, and we are so proud of Mary Beth! You can pick up her incredible work here: https://t.co/QbNdQj9Apa 🌄 https://t.co/T34J4KWdVi
Paperback, 2021
$19.00$9.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Go West, Young Man: A Father and Son Rediscover America on the Oregon Trail
B. J. Hollars
Congratulations to BJ Hollars on his book, “Go West, Young Man,” which earned the silver medal at the Midwest Book Awards! Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of BJ; he’ll always be gold to us! 🌄 https://t.co/yiOrBLbjys https://t.co/edKbgJRRUx
Paperback, 2021
$19.95$9.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Re-Membering Purpose
Ife Afriye Kilimanjaro
Congratulations to Ife Afriye Kilimanjaro on the release of her new book, “Re-Membering Purpose.” Our contributors are family, and we couldn’t be more proud of Ife! Her writing is brave, bold, and elegantly crafted. You can find it here: https://t.co/dwOkU2PaLn 🌄 https://t.co/YF54GoJTOR
Paperback, 2023
$15.99$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book