Recs if you like The Collected Poems of Audre Lorde...
assigned by frankie
almost every single book mentioned* on 🔗 Frankie's Shelf youtube channel because their taste is wild and i love it.
updated as frankie posts. *mentioned as in the book is the focus of the video, listed in the description, or offhandedly said.
Ologies Podcast Suggestions
Ologies is a weekly science podcast hosted by Alie Ward. Each episode, Ward interviews an expert from a distinct scientific field.
This unofficial list contains book suggestions made by the host or by her guests. I avoided extremely technical books or papers. Currently from episode 1 to 525 More details on these books and their associated episodes in my ever evolving spreadsheet.
In the spreadsheet there are also books not found on Goodreads and general book recommendations (like the entire bibliography of a specific author or group of people)
Read Until You Understand
novels, poetry, literary criticism, and history books by Black authors referenced in Farah Jasmine Griffin’s Read Until You Understand; The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature — forming a type of Black literary canon
Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill Poetry
Poetry books written by Disabled, Deaf, Neurodivergent, Ill poets.
Queer (&/or Trans) Poets
Queer (& Trans, Two-Spirit +) poets
In-progress/Updated over time Recommendations highly welcomed! Seeking intersectional works esp.
Single work per author listed (unless an anthology of multiple authors works)
Gay Through Literature
my attempt at collecting queer books so our history doesn't become lost + to hopefully interest others within it too.
*please note I'd love recommendations on works i may have missed!!
Poetry by Black Writers
Poetry written by Black and/or African writers! Emphasis on intersectionality.
Black Women Poets
The hearts of Black women rendered in verse.
Black American Classics
Essential literature by African American authors that changed the world, but somehow none of us were expected to read in school. Note: Most of these are available for free from Project Gutenberg.
Well-known, Influential Poets and Poetry
A list of popular poetry, from renowned classic poets taught in schools, to cult classics, to works referenced in pop culture: movies, TV shows, other books, and music.
queer poetry by bipoc
an ever-growing list of poetry collections by queer/trans black, indigenous, people of color. seek out audiobooks or narrative performances by the poets for a richer experience.
always open to recommendations, not always vetted for content.
Poetry as an Act of Resistance
Poetry has a long history of being used to speak on injustices, raise awareness, and provide social commentary. Diversify your poetry shelves with these poets that speak on their experiences navigating marginalization. Would love recommendations!
Audre Lorde inspired list by Eleanor’s Norfolk
“This collection is in response to our collective readings of Audre Lorde.” https://www.eleanorsnfk.com/
haikus, sonnets, and rhymes
collection of poetry books
The Literary Witches Oracle reading list
This is a list of books by the authors present in "The Literary Witches Oracle" deck, written by Taisia Kitaiskaia, illustrated by Katy Horan. A celebration of magical women writers.
Tacoma Library 2026 Extreme Reader Challenge
Poetry 🌀🍁
Poets I love or want to read. Poetas que amo o que quiero leer
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