Introducing our newest book from Friendly City Books - Savor: Poems for the Tongue! Join Emily as she talks with editors Brennan Breeland and Stan Galloway about all things Savor - from its inception to the final product!

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SAVOR: Poems for the Tongue is a feast of words, a banquet laid out across the pages where each poem is a dish to be relished. This unique anthology brings together the voices of 72 poets from around the globe, each adding their own flavor to the theme of food. From the sweet memories of grandmother's kitchen to the spicy tang of street food in bustling cities, from the bitter taste of loss to the umami of love rekindled over shared meals, this collection plates up a spectrum of human experiences.

In SAVOR, food is more than sustenance; it is a metaphor for life itself. The poets, with their diverse backgrounds, serve up verses that are as varied in taste as they are in form and style. Some poems melt in your mouth with their lyrical beauty, others offer a crunch of wit to chew on, and a few might just leave a poignant aftertaste that lingers long after the book is closed.

Curated with care and a deep appreciation for the power of poetry to connect us all, SAVOR: Poems for the Tongue invites readers to pull up a chair and join the table. Prepare to be transported by the scents and sounds of kitchens distant and near, to feel the warmth of shared bread, and to rediscover the joy of eating—not just to live, but to feel alive. In these pages, food becomes a shared language, a universal experience that transcends borders and reminds us of our common humanity.

Learn more at friendlycitybooks.com/savor

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Savor is available NOW! In store and on the Friendly City Books website!

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Host: Emily Liner

Guest Author: Brennan Breeland and Stan Galloway

Music: Rear Projection by Hartle Road

Production Assistance: Neon Newt Media LLC

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