You Better Be Lightning

You Better Be Lightning by Andrea Gibson is a captivating book that will surely catch your attention. Published in 2021 by Button Poetry, this masterpiece is a testament to Gibson's prowess in the literary field. The book delves into the depths of human emotion and experience, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a profound and moving literary experience. The genre of the book is hard to pin down, as Gibson's unique style and voice transcend traditional literary categories. However, the book's powerful and poignant messages resonate with readers across a variety of genres. So, if you're looking for a book that will make you think, feel, and see the world in a new light, You Better Be Lightning is the book for you.

A queer, political, and feminist collection guided by self-reflection. The poems range from close examination of the deeply personal to the vastness of the world, exploring the expansiveness of the human experience from love to illness, from space to climate change, and so much more in between. One of the most celebrated poets and performers of the last two decades, Andrea Gibson's trademark honesty and vulnerability are on full display in You Better Be Lightning, welcoming and inviting readers to be just as they are.