Sparkling under steel toes

“From industrial sites to open highways, poet Christina Shah (left) turns the everyday grind of work into vivid, unflinching portraits of modern working life.FULL STORY



 

 

Dina Del Bucchia

August 08th, 2024

Dina Del Bucchia’s You’re Gonna Love This (Talonbooks $19.95) encapsulates the narrator’s intertwined relationships with her spouse, television and herself through a long poem. With a distinctly working-class lens, Del Bucchia’s work explores how constant media culture affects our connection to the world. Laced with dark humor and cultural references, the narrator recounts her experiences in caregiving and her own mental health journey, blending the deeply personal with a relatable perspective. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of British Columbia, where she currently is a sessional instructor. 9781772016123

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • About Us

    BC BookLook is an independent website dedicated to continuously promoting the literary culture of British Columbia.