Best Lyrical

Giselle is the quintessential Romantic ballet, celebrated for its profound emotional depth and ethereal beauty. The story follows a peasant girl who dies of a broken heart and joins the Wilis, spirits...

Set in Kerala, India, this novel tells the story of fraternal twins Rahel and Estha and the tragic events that shatter their family. Roys prose is lush, sensory, and highly inventive, playing with lan...

Ocean Vuongs debut collection is a stunning exploration of trauma, family, war, and the immigrant experience. Drawing on his background as a Vietnamese refugee, Vuong crafts poems that are both delica...

Johannes Brahms was a German composer of the Romantic era who upheld the rigorous structural traditions of Beethoven and Bach while infusing them with rich Romantic harmony and lyricism. He is celebra...

Madeline Millers retelling of the life of the Greek witch Circe is a triumph of character-driven fiction. Banished to a deserted island, Circe hones her craft and crosses paths with famous mythologica...

Boxer is the quintessential 'adult' indie album. It is a sophisticated, melancholic record that explores themes of career, marriage, and the quiet anxieties of middle age. Matt Berningers rich bariton...

Ada Limóns 'The Carrying' is a beautiful, accessible, and deeply personal collection that explores themes of infertility, family, and the natural world. Limóns voice is warm, conversational, and profo...

Peter Hellers novel follows Hig, a pilot who survived a flu pandemic that killed most of the population. He lives in a hangar with his dog and a gun-toting neighbor, patrolling the skies and scavengin...

Natalie Diazs 'Postcolonial Love Poem' is a powerful, lyrical exploration of love, desire, and the legacy of colonialism. Drawing on her Mojave heritage, Diaz crafts poems that are both intimate and e...

Fred Hersch is a master of the piano, particularly known for his work as a solo performer. His playing is characterized by its lyricism, technical precision, and deep emotional sensitivity. Hersch has...

Death Cab for Cuties 2003 album is a landmark of the indie-emo era. With its focus on long-distance relationships, heartbreak, and the passage of time, the album is a deeply emotional and relatable re...