Recs if you like Helen of Troy, 1993: Poems...

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 We Love from NPR began in 2013, always boasting over 200 books (almost 400 in recent years) featuring genres from memoirs, to cookbooks, to graphic novels, to children’s literature, to nonfiction, to novels. Check out NPR’s website to filter this massive list.

The list is in reverse alphabetical order directly from NPR.

Lesser-known retellings of Greek and Roman mythology.

"I am the reason I suffer but I am worth fighting for." - Roland Faunte (from the song "Anchor")

Haunting, delicate, desperate, shaking voices, trembling fingers...reading these stories feels like listening to Roland Faunte songs. [Created Apr '26]

The best way to write poetry is to read poetry🫡

Nothing gets the inspiration flowing like nourishing your mind with the creative works of other writers

Here you’ll find poems & essays to read when you need a creative spark⚡️

A combination of classic and modern poetry from across Turtle Island (North America)🐢

Always open for recommendations!

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These are books that I’ve read or heard about that give me John Darnielle vibes iykyk. Flawed characters, Classical allusions, sacrilegious undertones, religious overtones, romantics in spite of themselves, etc.

Get the full experience with these poetry collections that have been 1) adapted to audio and 2) narrated by the poet.

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!

My favorite modern collections, absolutely no Insta poetry.