Garden Tools: Poems by David W. Berner Receives Accolades

United States, 5th Jul 2025, - David W. Berner’s poetry collection Garden Tools: Poems has been awarded the Booknomad Tales Five Stars Award from OneTribune Media and the BREW Seal of Excellence from The Chrysalis BREW Project. The title has also been shortlisted for both the monthly and annual BREW Readers’ Choice Awards, which recognize titles selected through a combination of editorial assessment and public engagement.

According to the Booknomad Tales review, "Garden Tools: Poems by David W. Berner is a luminous meditation on time, memory, and the sacred in the ordinary—a collection that lingers like the scent of soil after rain." The award honors books that align with the platform’s vision of spotlighting literature that reflects shared experiences while also honoring diverse storytelling voices.

The BREW Seal of Excellence is granted to books that meet high standards across multiple criteria including quality of writing, depth of content, and thematic integrity. In its published review, The Chrysalis BREW Project notes: "Berner’s poetry is not trying to be trendy. It doesn’t care about the algorithm. Instead, it joins the enduring lineage of poetic works that find holiness in dog fur and cracked sidewalks."

With its selection as a finalist for the BREW Readers’ Choice Award, Garden Tools: Poems joins a group of works that have demonstrated sustained reader interest and critical attention.

About the Author

David W. Berner is the author of multiple award-winning memoirs and novels. He has served as Writer-in-Residence at both the Jack Kerouac Project and the Ernest Hemingway Birthplace and Museum.