December 19, 2009
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biespiel_menandwomenDavid Biespiel’s latest poetry collection, The Book of Men and Women (UW Press), was selected by the Poetry Foundation for their Top Poetry of the Year. In the remarks on the announcement, Gina Rosemellia, Editorial Assistant for Poetry Magazine, had this to say, “In his book about regret, longing, and loss, Biespiel explores the intricacies of relationships between men and women in settings both real and imaginary.”

You can read our recent interview with Mr. Biespiel here, and Reading Local contributor Angela Allen’s review of The Book of Men and Women here.

Gabe Barber started Reading Local in January of 2009 as a vehicle for exploring Portland's literary scene. He's not an aspiring author, and you won't find his work on a bookshelf or in any prestigious lit rag. He is however, a full on book nerd, with a passion for independent literature.

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