The New Book: Poems, Letters, Blurbs, and Things is Nikki Giovanni's final, posthumous collection, published in September 2025, featuring poems, letters, and short prose that reflect on her life, legacy, and the political and social issues of our time, including racism, police brutality, and cultural division, while also celebrating Black resilience and personal joy. The book is described as a powerful, bittersweet, and electrifying work that showcases her characteristic wit, wisdom, and unflinching voice, blending intimate moments with sweeping commentary.