Whether you are new to the writing of Chris Kirkpatrick or have been reading his poetry for some time, his latest book, In Case You Were Wondering, includes a wonderful selection of some of the best poems by the author written in the past decade. This collection also includes new poems which serve to clearly demonstrate his progression from strict formalism to one of cleverly crafted free verse minimalism. Sometimes serious and often funny, the poetry of In Case You Were Wondering shows that while we live in a world of insecurity and disappointment, there is much hope to be found and life certainly is worth living indeed.