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Days Like These
An Alternative Guide to the Year in 366 Poems
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A poem for every day of the year from bestselling poet, Costa Prize-shortlisted novelist and Twitter Poet Laureate, Brian Bilston.
A curious new collection from the bestselling poet and Costa Prize-shortlisted novelist, Brian Bilston.
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A brilliant way to brighten each day. In this playful, innovative collection, Brian Bilston writes a poem to accompany every day of the year.
Each poem is inspired by a significant—often curious—event associated with that day: from Open an Umbrella Indoors Day to the day on which New York banned public flirting; from the launch of the Rubik's Cube to the first appearance of the phrase, 'the best thing since sliced bread'.
Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with friends, Days Like These: An alternative guide to the year in 366 poems will take the blues out of Monday, flatten the Wednesday hump, and amplify that Friday feeling.
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Days Like These by Brian Bilston has received praise for its clever and insightful humour. Critics highlight his skill with words, comparing him to notable poets and performers. His unique style is celebrated as both witty and brilliant, making the book a delightful read for those who appreciate humorous and poetic storytelling.
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ISBN: 9781035001668
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 November 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 368g
Pages: 544
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About the Author
Brian Bilston has been described as Twitter's unofficial Poet Laureate. With over 250,000 followers on social media, Brian has become truly beloved by the online community. He has published two collections of poetry, You Took the Last Bus Home (Unbound, 2016) and Alexa, what is there to know about love? (Picador, 2021), and his novel Diary of a Somebody (Picador, 2019) was shortlisted for the Costa first novel award. He has also published a collection of football poetry, 50 Ways to Score a Goal (Macmillan, 2021), and his acclaimed poem Refugees (Palazzo, 2019) has been made into an illustrated book for children.
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