debut poetry collection by Jo Bower
Poetry Society of Vermont Member, Jo Bower will be offering a public reading from her new poetry collection on Saturday, October 18th at 12:30pm at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, Vermont.
The Poetry Society of Vermont is pleased to announce that PSOV member, Jo Bower’s poetry collection, “The Edge of Everything” is now available for pre-order pricing at Finishing Line Press until November 28, 2025. Her debut solo collection release date is January 23, 2026.
The Edge of Everything traces Jo Bower’s evolving family relationships, as well as the challenges and gifts of aging. It also celebrates local landscapes and nourishing encounters with the natural and human world as it documents the poet’s journey toward living as her most authentic self.
Jo Bower’s passions encompass unexpected treasures found in the natural world, healing through authentic human connections and the craggy coasts of Massachusetts and Maine. From her upbringing in a small New England seaside town, to adventures in West Africa, to the vagaries and challenges of intimate relationships, this book follows the arc of Bower’s life from childhood to cronehood. Her many insights into the hidden gifts of aging, relationships and personal growth carry universal wisdom. ~ quote from Finishing Line Press
Be sure to support member authors by purchasing a copy of their book(s.) Also, look for member books in your local independent bookstore( if not available, suggest they support Vermont poets and stock them.) PSOV members are welcome to make their books available for sale at most PSOV Workshops and Events.