Recs if you like The Hurting Kind: Poems...
Lucy Dacus Recommendations 💛
Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.
As Mentioned In The Comfort of Crows
These books have all been quoted in Margaret Renkl's The Comfort of Crows. Although some poems quoted in The Comfort of Crows are not included in this list.
I'll Tell It Myself: books read by the author
full-cast audio dramas have their place, and celebrity narrators are fun to recognize, but sometimes it's better to hear it in the author's voice, literally.
Mourning Doves (and other sad birds)
it turns out LOTS of writers are thinking about birds as metaphors for grief
Poetry that doesn’t feel like homework
We’re adults, we can admit we like poetry
Poetry that stays with you 📜
For anyone that wants poems that honour the natural world, cut deep, and whisper truths you need to hear.
Poetry to love
an ongoing list :)
Their Words Their Voices: Poet-Narrated Audiobooks
Get the full experience with these poetry collections that have been 1) adapted to audio and 2) narrated by the poet.
poetry
chapbooks and poetry collections i've read (& enjoyed, at least a little)
books that made me sob into my pillow
these are so beautifully written it feels like walking in a dream that’s meant to break your heart
