Recs if you like Citizen: An American Lyric...

Shorter books (under 200 pages) that are part of at least one quest. Many are also in the public domain, making them easily accessible when you want to grind for that next badge.

Books that are part memoir part another genre: in a way that blends multiple mediums and/or themes in unique and engaging ways. Magical, explosive and memorable narratives expressed with creativity and depth. Books that inspire me to write more.

Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad, and books from as many of the authors mentioned therein that I could find. (Including books from the Further Learning section.)

In order from #1 (My Brilliant Friend) to 100 (Tree of Smoke)

The hearts of Black women rendered in verse.

Here's a list of every book I studied, read, or was reccomended to read as part of my Writing and Literature BA - for eager academics, fellow writers & nostagic graduates💕 Let's milk my education💪

a sampling of some of today’s most quintessential poetic voices

All of these are from the list that Texas lawmaker Matt Krause in October of 2021 tried and in many cases succeeded to get banned from classrooms and school libraries. There are quite a few interesting and odd choices in there which is part of why I wanted to share this list on here. Not necessarily recommendations but there are some pretty good books on here. As well as a lot of textbooks

A list published in 2024 by the New York Times, as voted on by 503 novelists, poets, critics, and other book lovers—with a little help from the staff of The New York Times Book Review

according to the New York Times

In October 2021, Texas State Representative Matt Krause initiated an inquiry targeting a list of approximately 850 books in Texas public schools, alleging they could cause "discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress" regarding race or sex. The list disproportionately targeted LGBTQ+ topics, race/racism, and sex education.

This is my project to read through this list for myself - utilizing my local library system for access to these titles. Follow the journey or join along!

an anti-racist reading list originally shared as a bingo card by @alyseruriani (on IG) — with key additions/adjustments by @r3dsp0tt3dpuRpl3 (on Pagebound)

Works recommended in Sara Ahmed’s The Feminist Killjoy Handbook (2023)

This list includes all works from the recommended reading list as well as feminist and anti-racist works cited in the text.

The list of the 100 best books of the 21st century from the New York Times

A syllabus

Craft Exploration: Towards the Imagined

Books that, in my humble opinion, everyone should read. Includes mostly political science, sociology, and some history. Updating as I go along.

"Anyways, just for fun, I thought I would go to my bookshelf and just pull out a sampling of books that I have read written by women that I love that I can say I love without referencing another female writer who sucks." — Caro Claire Burke

In 2016, poet Nicole Sealey created a challenge to read 31 poetry collections during the month of August. I suggest to friends to set a challenge to read more poetry books during August than you usually would. Even if that means just reading one book. Here is the list of books I'm hoping to read in 2026. Comment if you're participating. I'd love to see what other people are reading!

A goal to read the 100 books rated in the 21st century (so far) as published by the New York times in 2024, list in order from 100-1 but you can find the original list on the NYT website.