We are so proud to have Nikki Giovanni's latest book of poetry, Make Me Rain, on our list. This powerful book is a deeply personal collection of verse that speaks to the injustices of society while illuminating the depths of her own heart, from one of America’s most celebrated poets.
So many people are excited about this book. Make Me Rain has been included as one of the "11 Books Feminists Should Read in October" by Bitch Media as well as paired with Aries readers in Book Riot's "October 2020 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations."
“Giovanni’s latest collection is her finest to date. Imbued with the classic, accessible, and deeply empathetic style of this venerated American poet…Giovanni’s ability to pare down complex subjects in exquisitely succinct poetic forms makes her work timeless and profoundly resonant..”
—Booklist
“[Giovanni’s] unique voice, bold yet tender, is on display again with a new relevance. One of the most remarkable qualities of Giovanni’s poetry is that it can be direct and uncompromising while also being deeply honest and utterly human.”
—Chapter16
O Magazine also shared an excerpt from the book, including a poem about the importance of voting, quoting:
"It’s not cookies
Nor cake
But it is the icing
That is so sweet"
Read the full poem here and get a copy of Make Me Rain now!
-Lainey