Here I am with another book haul! I mean, did the title give it away? lol! As a writer of poetry who also has a book, I feel like it’s so important to support other writers in the genre as well. I also love to read poetry. I have found myself not feeling alone a lot of the times while reading others work. There are so many indie poetry authors out right now that I feel like their voices need to be heard. Some poetry isn’t for everyone and that’s okay! While some like dark poetry, others might like positive happy poetry and some just don’t like poetry at all. I hope you find something here that you may like! =)
The order goes by purchased date!
Titles link to Goodreads
- Honeybee by Trista Mateer
Having been previously described as an “aggressively personal poet”, Trista Mateer takes this to heart and then to paper in her first collection. Presented more or less in the order it was written, the poetry in Honeybee is in turns bitter, tender, and messy. Following the course of a little more than a year, the poems showcased in Honeybee chronicle the on-again off-again process of letting go. - The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace (Andrews McMeel)
“Ah, life- the thing that happens to us while we’re off somewhere else blowing on dandelions & wishing ourselves into the pages of our favorite fairy tales.”
A poetry collection divided into four different parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, & you. the princess, the damsel, & the queen piece together the life of the author in three stages, while you serves as a note to the reader & all of humankind. Explores life & all of its love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment, & inspirations. - Empty Hotel Rooms Meant For Us by Christina Hart
This collection of poetry focuses on dismembered loves, present and past, as past lovers aren’t actually in the past for the author. She carries parts of them with her, even though their hearts are no longer hers.
- Her Treasures by Fida Islaih
Islaih shares her travel to Malaysia. She continues to share more of her thoughts on Palestine. More poems include her love for her sisters, faith and words. - Tell Me Where It Hurts by J.R. Rogue
Bestselling author J.R. Rogue returns with her second volume of poetry, Tell Me Where It Hurts, a raw, heartbreaking, and honest glimpse into the demons she has faced in her 33 years. - Mad Woman by Kat Savage
Author of Learning to Speak, Kat Savage, returns with Mad Woman whish is comprised of 40 pieces that capture her stream on conscious, her confessions, and her strange thoughts. In Mad Woman, she bears it all and embraces her madness driven by loneliness and disappointment.
- soft magic. by Upsile Chisala
‘soft magic.’ is the debut collection of prose and poetry by Malawian writer, Upile Chisala. This book explores the self, joy, blackness, gender, matters of the heart, the experience of Diaspora, spirituality and most of all, how we survive. ‘soft magic.’ is a shared healing journey. - Walking through the Forest: love, loss and other tall trees by Elizabeth Ann
love, loss, pain, healing, poetry.
Elizabeth shares her experience with heartache and grief by embracing acceptance and self-love in a collection of poetry written with straight forward vulnerability.
Join her walk through the forest, surrounded by love, loss, and other tall trees. - Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately by Alicia Cook (Andrews McMeel)
In Alicia Cook’s second poetic effort, designed in the style of an old mixtape, she sets her thoughts to a nostalgic tune. There is no Table of Contents. Instead, there is a “Track List,” making it easy to refer to them to your friends with a, “Hey did you read track seven?!” There are no chapters. Instead, the book is divided into two parts, or as one would say in the 90’s, two “sides.” Side A holds poetry that touches on all aspects of the human condition like life, death, love, moving on, evolving, growing up, hometowns, family dynamic, life after trauma, and make-ups and breakups. Side B holds the “remixes” of these poems, in the form of blackout poetry, also known as “found poetry.” Side B gives the material a fresh twist by creating new poetry out of Side A. There is also a very special surprise at the end of each track.
- Yellow by Alannah Radburn
This book is a collection of poems. Yellow explores the feelings of love, happiness, heartbreak, grief, resilience and healing. It is an homage to the author’s most recent relationship. Strong feminist and LGBT+ undertones emanate from within the pages. Though it celebrates a relationship between two women, its themes and emotions are universal. - I Am More Than A Daydream by Jennae Cecelia
How often do you daydream? For most, it is many times a day. We stare out the window instead of the task in front of us. We fantasize about where we would much rather be, the significant other we long for, our ideal job, the body we hope to see in the mirror, a healthier mindset, pure happiness in our lives and the lives of others, peace in this chaotic world. However, how many of us daydreamers believe these pleasant thoughts will truly turn into our reality? Daydreams are more than just short bursts of happiness that only our minds can see. I know I am more than a daydream; and you are, too. - lavender petals and a wild heart by Cheyenne Raine
A lavender sky of words, thoughts, poetry and prose written with love and curiosity. A collection inspired by the emotions that flow from the heart due to the gentle presence of a wild and adventurous soul. This book dives into the mixture of warm and lovely feelings that blossom when adoring another’s heart.
- Table for One by Laura Ashley Laraque
This book talks about a female who has experienced what many have, heart break. In the midst of her pain, she takes on a journey to learn to love herself. Also, expressing emotions and looking back on memories that although left scars, have led her to sit at her table alone. Finding yourself is crucial and she explains how she accomplishes this day by day. - Bones in the Garden by McKayla Debonis
Here lies the anatomy of the first Heartbreak.
But,
take my advice, you can grow, you can heal, you can learn, no matter what.
Just pick yourself up and keep going.
and that is it for now! have you read any of these poetry books? let me know in the comments so we can talk ❤
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I read Honeybee, Princess, Empty Hotel Rooms, Soft Magic, and Mad Woman.
Princess and Soft Magic changed me.
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i can’t wait to read soft magic!
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It’s so good! I have a lot of tabs in my copy.
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I am refusing to linger on this too long, as I am fighting with all of my might to not order any books for the next week or sooo.. Yes, I am that bad that I have to set small weekly bans haha. I will be coming back to this post ❤
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Lol that is a-okay! I completely understand ❤
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Oh my … trying to keep up with my ban on buying my own books.. doing good so far. I have to say though after seeing your poetry hauls.. I still love your cover the best.
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Aww thank you so much Debby!!! xoxo
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This is awesome!! Thank you for featuring me ❤️ your my main inspiration 🙏🏽
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you’re welcome! ❤
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EPIC Poetry haul twin! I swear you are my go to for this genre I have not yet explored with the exception of your AMAZING book of course 😉
Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately by Alicia Cook is most likely one I’ll be picking up this wknd along with Princess. Now I am VERY intrigued with Soft magic so adds to TBR & cart! hope you enjoy all of these lovely reads twin ❤
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thanks twin!!!! i cannot wait to read soft magic. i’ve heard such amazing things about that one! i’m pretty excited =)
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Awesome, I’ll keep an eye out for your thoughts twin 😉💕
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I haven’t heard of any of these, but there are several that look interesting. Generally, when I read poetry, I stick to the classics. After reading this post, I can see that I need to branch out. Thanks for sharing these titles!
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i hope you enjoy them!!!
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I am so embarrassed to say I haven’t read any of these poetry books yet. I do have The Princess Saves Herself in This One, Stuff I’ve Been Feeling Lately, and I Am More Than A Daydream on my TBR. Which one would you recommend I start with? Or any other recommendations? I am still trying to find my niche in poetry after you sparked a return to this genre, so I’m not certain where my reading preferences lay. But I do prefer to avoid truly dark stuff.
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actually!! the three you picked are three completely different styles and topics. so i would say, start with those and see where what you like! Princess is feminist, empowering poetry. Stuff I’ve Been Feeling is death/grief poetry. and I Am More Than A Daydream is inspirational/positive poetry.
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Wow, I really did pick a variety! I’ll probably read them in that order, then, because I am all about the feminism. Then having something positive to life me up after all the sadness/grief would be nice. Thanks for the help with that, Gretchen!
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You’re very welcome!
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Wow. There are so many poetry books that I need to check out now. ♥_♥ Thanks so much for this post!
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thank you for checking this post out!!! i hope you find a few you like 😬
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Love this haul! I’ve read Im More Than A Daydream by Jennae Cecelia, enjoyed it! Also I have read The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace but felt like it wasn’t for me, I wasn’t able to connect to it than what I expected. Hope you’ll enjoy all these books! Im also a poetry fan! 🙂
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thank you so much!!
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