Cafés

by Holly Pester

The highly anticipated second poetry book by one of the UK's most innovative poets, following the Forward Prize shortlisted Comic Timing.A utopian, stylish and completely unique anti-epic long poem that moves through the history of the café space, exploring workers' rights, foodie culture, the importance of the third space and bohemian and artistic histories.A contribution to the growing body of contemporary literature around food and restaurant culture, for readers of Vittles, Ruby Tandoh, Rebecca May Johnson, and readers of caffs not Gunslinger by Ed Dorn, Fourth Person Singular by Nuar Alsadir, How to Wash a Heart by Bhanu Kapil.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication July 2, 2026