Snacks for the Love Hungry haunts with humor. These poems express nostalgia for a Midwestern youth and gratitude for getting out, alongside existential anxieties of dating as a feminist and living in the dregs of late stage capitalism. With a hefty serving of pop culture and food references throughout, the author organized the book into sections named after a particular fitting treat for each theme. The result is a collection as subversively satisfying as a midnight snack. "In Snacks for the Love Hungry, Valerie Nies offers poems that capture the essence of an 'adolescence of eff bomb' and the journey of womanhood that follows. She expertly balances her ability to punch you in the gut through relatable truths and political realities with humor that leaves you siling and eager to devour the next poem. This collection should not just be a 'heartland prerequisite', but a required reading for anyone who wants to bear witness to a human being growing in their journey to self-actualization. Through bad dates, endless Trump signs and super plus tampons, Snacks for the Love Hungry will leave you in awe of Nies' ability to bring a unique perspective to even the most mundane occurrences. This collection is a wise older sister and you'll want it as a constant companion after Valerie has inspired you and made you feel seen." -Melissa Sussens, author of Slaughterhouse Valerie Nies is a comedian, writer and gluten enthusiast. Her work has been featured in Rattle, McSweeney's, Reductress, and Drunk Monkeys, among others. Her chapbook Imaginary Frenemies was published in 2021, and Snacks for the Love Hungry is her first full-length collection. Find her in Austin, Texas, ridding her clothing of cat fur, and on social media @valerieknees.