Best African-American Poetry
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Find Best Price at Amazon"This book made me angry, nod my head in agreement, cry, laugh, smile."
"Beautifully and powerfully written."
"I loved this collection."
"Love this."
"This book was recommended by a friend and I purchased it for a different friend, but wound up reading through the entire book before I wrapped it."
"You are reading this review as you are probably debating on if you are interested or if you should purchase this book."
"These poems have found a way to awaken my love for my experience as a black woman inspire my growth and continued knowledge quest through life apart of the African diaspora and encourage me to healing from within."
"Love her stuff."
* Finalist for the National Book Award in Poetry *. * Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry * Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism * Winner of the NAACP Image Award * Winner of the L.A. Times Book Prize * Winner of the PEN Open Book Award *. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker , Boston Globe, The Atlantic, BuzzFeed, NPR. Claudia Rankine's bold new book recounts mounting racial aggressions in ongoing encounters in twenty-first-century daily life and in the media. "Combining poetry, essay, and images from media and contemporary art, Rankine's poetics capture the urgency of her subject matter."
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Find Best Price at Amazon"If you are white (like me) you will come away with a better understanding and better empathy .. provided you listen to her words as well as study them."
"I read this book as part of someone else's class assignment and I loved it so much, I ordered it for two friends."
"This might quite possibly be one of the best books I have ever read."
"Incredible book."
"Excellent reading if you want to learn more about deeply entrenched racism and the subtleties of prejudice in the U.S."
"This book was my friend's top choice for a birthday gift."
"Really like the poem book; it gives you a perspective on what black people have to deal with in everyday situations."
"The writing is clear and precise."
3 Helium
Helium is filled with work that is simultaneously personal and political, blending love poems, self-reflection, and biting cultural critique on class, race and gender into an unforgettable whole. Rudy Francisco is one of the most recognizable names in Spoken Word Poetry.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Everything that Rudy Francisco puts out has so much heart in it."
"If you like poetry you'll like this."
"I would reccomend this book to anyone who enjoys poetry."
"What an excellent piece of art, I loved this and definitely have a few favorites."
"An absolutely amazing book."
"I read each poem multiple times and just let it simmer in my thoughts."
"I read one poem everyday and love it."
"This book makes you want to be a poet."
Best Contemporary Poetry
For the first time—the first six explosive novels in Lee Child's #1 New York Times bestselling Jack Reacher series—now together in one e-book package! KILLING FLOOR Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher isn’t in the small town of Margrave, Georgia for less than an hour before he’s arrested for murder. DIE TRYING When a woman is kidnapped off a Chicago street in broad daylight, Jack Reacher is unlucky enough to be taken with her. RUNNING BLIND Across the country, women are being murdered, victims of a disciplined and clever killer who leaves no evidence, no fatal wounds, no signs of struggle, and no apparent motive. WITHOUT FAIL Skilled, cautious, and anonymous, Jack Reacher is perfect for the job: assassinate the vice president of the United States. A female Secret Service agent wants Reacher to find the holes in her system, and fast—because a covert group already has the vice president in their sights. “A riveting thriller, brought to life with well-observed detail and paced with taut, evocative prose. “Child presents his tense, action-packed adventure in vivid prose, as lean and capable as his central character.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Fine source of early Reacher in case you missed the first ones."
"My favourite author & I love all the Jack Reacher books."
"My fiance couldnt put these down."
"Action and adventure at its finest!"
"I enjoyed the hell out of these books."
"My husband has thoroughly enjoyed reading all these books."
Best Asian-American Poetry
Following the success of her breakout poem, Sarah Kay releases her debut collection of poetry featuring work from the first decade of her career. In this collection she will give you moments so intimate and beautifully rendered you will come to know them as your own. Sarah Kay is a poet from New York City.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"From the wife: Finally something worth reading!"
"I loved this collection."
"If you are thinking of buying this book, or have the chance to see attend one of her performances, do not hesitate, she is truly awe-inspiring."
"I bought this book because of Sarah Kay's Ted Talk, and I do not regret this purchase."
"The poems are enchanting and though soft in tone, still challenge the reader to view their world just a little bit differently - usually in a better light."
"This book is absolutely beautiful! If you've ever heard her live, (if not you absolutely must remedy that because she's a joy to experience on stage) this book is a reflection of that."
"I cannot count the number of times I have read and reread the poems in this collection."
"An excellent book written by an amazing poet."
Best Hispanic-American Poetry
The book explores the relationship between femininity and body hair as well as the intersections of family, class, the immigrant experience, Latina identity, and much more, all through Lozada-Oliva’s unique lens and striking voice. Melissa Lozada-Oliva is a spoken word poet & educator living in Boston whose fierceness and charm have made her a poetry phenomenon, with her work appearing on Upworthy, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and countless other media outlets.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love her internal conflicts that arise within the book, and enjoyed experiencing them in such a personal level."
"great book!"
"i got this as a gift for my friend and she loved it."
"Loved it!!!"
"It is a great book."
"I really enjoyed reading Melissa Lozada-Oliva's poetry, I just wish there was more!"
"I loved this book!"
"Thin book, beautiful layout and content."
Best Native American Poetry
A fast-paced debut that draws upon reservation folklore, pop culture, fractured gospels, and her brother’s addiction to methamphetamine. Natalie Diaz: Natalie Diaz was born and raised on the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation in Needles, California.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"“The Last Mojave Indian Barbie” takes a satirical lens to the cultural pressures and expectations of Native American woman. The semantic play and musical moments hint at a poetic desire, but never quite bring the reader to a place to accept the work as poetry. The second part of the collection takes the context in which it has been placed and focuses on the family, and the relational destruction Diaz’s brother creates. Look at him, over there./He pointed to the corner house./The sky wasn’t black or blue but the dying green of night.” Lines such as these, result in deeply impactful poems that cling to the skin. “When the Beloved asks, ‘What Would You Do If You Woke Up and I Was a Shark?” brings forth strange images of early mornings, death and morphing into marine life all in the context of a common experience. Diaz drags you into an unfamiliar world and builds context around you, allowing the reader to experience a portion of the complicated and diverse story of the Native American people."
"Diaz cuts to the quick of intense feelings about the suffering, daunting love, dashed hopes of a family and a people--Native People."
"Profound and strange, but also clear and narrative in places."
"This book came in perfect condition and even with a small bookmark from them!"
"One of my favorite poetry books."
"This book is a gem!"
"This book lets loose with vibrant alive images."
"I was lucky enough to hear Diaz read some of these poems live."