Jack Hirschman is a man who needs no introduction.  His poetry and social activism have touched many over the years and The Readers Review is honored to publish some of his latest works. EMERGENCE by Jack Hirschman I came out of it knowing I had to learn death by heart.

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Neeli Cherkovski has been active in the Bay Area Poetry since the 1970′s.  His latest book, From the Middle Woods joins his many other published books of poetry, including Leaning Against Time (2004), Elegy for Bob Kaufman (1996), and Clear Wind (1984). Not only is Cherkovski an applauded poet, but he is also hosts popular [...]

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By Katie Sue Ambellan Poetry, coffee, books and the Bay-what do all of these stimulants have in common?   Readers Cafe & Bookstore! In addition to slanging the Bay Area’s best priced used books and Blue Bottle Coffee, the folks over there have just announced the Thursdays at Readers 2011 Poetry Series. Beginning in March, Readers [...]

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By Byron Spooner When I was a kid my Old Man used to tell me that the myth of Sisyphus was the defining allegory for his time. Looking back on it now it seems a hell of a thing to tell a kid, but at the time I just shrugged it off as just one [...]

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