There is a particular kind of magic in a book that makes you want to press your palm against a windowpane. Anna Ralphs’ debut poetry collection, (Granta Poetry, 2016), does exactly that. It blurs the boundary between the climate-controlled comfort of ‘inside’ and the wild, breathing, often terrifying expanse of ‘outside’.
Anna Ralphs has been spotted on several outdoor outings, including: anna ralphs outside
This is the hardest part for many. Leave the headphones at home. If you must take your phone for safety, put it on "Do Not Disturb." To truly be "outside," you have to be present with the sounds of the wind, birds, and traffic, rather than your podcast playlist. There is a particular kind of magic in