Lines Worth Remembering Edited by Esperanza Pretila Receives Early Praise

Australia, 28th Jul 2025, -
 

The new poetry anthology Lines Worth Remembering, edited by Esperanza Pretila, is receiving early acclaim from readers and reviewers alike. The collection, which features selected works from the 2024 BREW Poetry Award, has been recognised for its range of perspectives, emotional depth, and literary quality.

Within weeks of release, the anthology has achieved notable rankings across online platforms, reflecting both strong reader interest and critical engagement.

Top Rankings:

Amazon.com.au

• #1 Bestseller – Popular Culture Antiques and Collectibles
• #1 New Release – Popular Culture Antiques and Collectibles

Amazon.com

• #1 New Release – Poetry Anthologies
• #1 New Release – Popular Culture Antiques and Collectibles

Feedback:

Early responses to the book have highlighted the authenticity and emotional resonance of the poems:

• “A chorus of voices… genuine, urgent, and unafraid.” – OCE Books
• “A quietly powerful collection where each poem lingers long after reading.” – Syam’s Books
• “This book won’t tell you how to live, but it might help you notice how you already are.” – Amazon Editors
• “These poems weren’t written for applause. They were written because the writers needed to say something.” – Kindle Weekly
• “You don’t remember the exact words later, but you remember how they made you feel: a little less alone, a little more awake.” – Most Amazing Books

About the Book:

Lines Worth Remembering brings together selected works from the 2024 BREW Poetry Award, featuring poems that explore a broad spectrum of themes—identity, grief, wonder, resistance, and quiet reflection. The anthology is both accessible and challenging, inviting readers to engage deeply with contemporary poetic voices.

The collection does not offer prescriptive answers. Instead, it presents moments and questions in verse—allowing space for the reader’s own interpretations and responses. As the introduction notes, some lines are worth remembering. And these, as early readers suggest, refuse to be forgotten.

About the Editor:

Esperanza Pretila, MBA, BSNS, CHR, CFS, is a writer, editor, and founder of award-winning socio-entrepreneurial platforms. Her editorial background spans literary publications, military journals, and educational projects. She currently lives in Australia with her husband and three sons.