Books by Gail Banter

The world is full of wonder, of magic, of the unknown. It's a dramatic and exciting place in which to live. But oftentimes we get lost in the mundane, in chores, in schedules-and sadly we become merely accidental tourists. We jaywalk through life, missing out on what is fascinating around us and within us.

In this delightful volume, poet Gail Banter brings her signature brand of quirky humor to transform the mundane into the charming, the common into the noteworthy, and the controversial . . . well, let's just say that Gail's unique perspectives make everything better. This collection showcases her unique talents as an anecdotal storyteller and keen observer of daily life. If you need a laugh, a ray of light, or just a delightful distraction, this book will not disappoint.

Dive into a unique collection of poems and vignettes with The Cloistered Oyster and Other Poems. Some poems are controversial, unorthodox-even taboo-while others are tender love poems, both breakups and makeups, or quirky observations of the otherwise mundane. Laced with wit, humor, and good intentions, this delectable collection makes a perfect gift for someone special-or simply indulge for your own pleasure!