Our poetry read-aloud is a spring ritual — held annually in April in celebration of National Poetry Month. Friends and customers gather, seated in a circle, to share favorite poems which are read aloud. The sound of the words, the lilt of the human voice — these are joyful music. It is wonderful to give an hour to thoughtful listening. Come be part of the fun. Bring two poems of your selection (can be two you’ve personally written or not) and find your way to The NewSouth Bookstore on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.