Ted Kooser - Flying At Night: Poems, 1965-1985

Pros: Beautiful poetry that goes to the essence of Midwestern U.S. life

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: If you've somehow viewed poetry as something to be avoided, try Mr. Kooser's writing.

Review: Quick now. Name the Poet Laureate of the United States. Name any poet who has been Poet Laureate in the past. I must confess that before I heard an episode of NPR's "The Book Guys" which featured the current Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser, that I wouldn't ...