We don't always have time to curl up with a whole novel. We are busy people with full days and responsibilities ahead of us. Sometimes we only have enough time, or the attention span, to relax with a poem or two. These books of poems can always fit in your schedule, just a poem at a time.
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Pillow Thoughts by Courtney Peppernell: Pillow Thoughts is a collection of poetry and prose about heartbreak, love, and raw emotions. It is divided into sections to read when you feel you need them most.
Home Body by Rupi Kaur: Kaur constantly embraces growth, and in home body, she walks listeners through a reflective and intimate journey visiting the past, the present, and the potential of the self. home body is a collection of raw, honest conversations with oneself - reminding listeners to fill up on love, acceptance, community, family, and embrace change. Themes of nature and nurture, light and dark, rest here.
The Princess Saves Herself in This One by Amanda Lovelace: From Amanda Lovelace, a poetry collection in four parts: the princess, the damsel, the queen, and you. The first three sections piece together the life of the author while the final section serves as a note to the listener. This moving book explores love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment, and inspiration.
