Don Levy

Don Levy has been part of the Albany poetry scene since 1989, when he first read at the QE2 open mic. He has read at various venues and events in Albany, including The Albany Public Library, Poets in the Park, Poets Speak Loud at McGeary’s (where he was once roasted), and the Third Thursday Poetry Night at The Social Justice Center. He has hosted a number of readings over the years, the first being at The Albany Art Gallery on Jefferson Street, to his last, a featured reader / open mic series called Live From the Living Room, a straight-friendly reading held at The Pride Center of the Capital Region. Don was one of the editors of Open Mic: The Albany Anthology., a fantastic book that featured work from the poets who frequented the local open mics in the mid-90s. He published 2 chapbooks with local artist Kevin Bruce: How Green Was My Big Eden, a collection of gay fantasy poems, and Super Queer Poet Saves the Day. He currently writes a book blog called The Next Chapter right here on the Albany Poets website.
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Rick Mac Donnell’s Booktube Spin

Don Levy is back with a brand new edition of The Next Chapter where he explains the Booktube Spin game and introduces 20 books to his list.

The Next Chapter: Sunday Poets

Don Levy is back to tell us about his series, Sunday Poets, an online discussion of poets, poetry, and books.

Hanging books

The Next Chapter: My TBR for 2021

In this first edition of The Next Chapter of 2021, Don Levy shares his list of books that he hopes to read this year.

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The Next Chapter: The Book Whisperer

Don Levy is back with a new Next Chapter and he’s talking about keeping busy and sane during quarantine by is making book recommendations.