Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately | 
pickAs of last year I'm really trying to read more poetry.
I've been exploring different types and trying to find what I like and don't.
This collection of poems was quite unique, as each poem is connected with a song Cook listened to that inspire her in one way or another to write said peom.
So I would read the poem, then listen to the song then read the song lyrics and then re-read the poem.
It was a powerful experience!
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Update on day 1&2 of #EasterExtravaganza
I've managed 4h5m in these two days, but I constantly catch myself drifting. Not sure if it's my choice of reading material or the situation that's distracting me.
pickRating: 5/5 stars.
I just love poetry books. I love Alicia Cook as well.
pick**”You are holding yourself together just fine you will be okay someday”
Alicia Cook explores love and heartache in a unique format. A B side remix brings a message of hope and healing to shine through each of the poems in this collection.
Book 36/90 1/26/19
Just bought a couple of poetry collection online am really looking forward to reading poetry outside of my English class I got Stuff I‘ve Been Feeling Lately by Alicia Cook and Wild Embers by Nikita Gill if anyone has any suggestions on other collections I should read please let me know!
#ReadingResolutions Day 24: Well, according to Goodreads these are #Trending this week. Would like to read The Help soonest.
1. Hubby will be working in the garage; I'll be taking care of some home organization projects accompanied by audiobook. And there'll probably be a bit of Olympics-viewing or DVR catch-up. We're an exciting couple!
2. 5'0" and 3/4!
3. 4 years
4. The poetry collection tagged above, Signal to Noise, When Dimple Met Rishi, When Wanderers Cease to Roam, and Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores ????
5. #selfie ? Hi!
@jesshowbooks #friyayintro
#quotsyjan18 #spirit this book of poetry is in the format of a mix tape and each poem is paired with a song. The a side are poems and the b side blacked out versions of the same set. I prefer part b overall I think.
I stumbled across this collection of poems walking towards the kids section at Barnes & Nobles.
I‘m pretty sure I‘m going to love the poems but it‘s part two — side B — that sold this for me.
#litsypoetry365
pick“Tears and pain will turn you into a warrior” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
pickI enjoyed this poetry collection but it‘s not like a favorite ever. I enjoyed the side B more and I don‘t think that was the point. There were a few that touched me, those on grief as I‘m dealing with my own grieving right now. I enjoyed the style more than anything, and the songs at the end. If you have any more poetry recs I would love them!
I sadly have few examples of #poetry but I'm ready to move towards amending this!
I'm pretty sure Milk & Honey will blow me away (I follow her on instagram and flipped through a few pages of the book) so I'm waiting for the proper time and head space to properly appreciate it.
Same for Ginsberg; and Lorca I want to read in tandem with my BFF.
Stuff I've Been Feeling Lately was a sweet romp.
I even dog-eared pages to return to! 😯
#riotgram
pickThis book was a beautifully chaotic read!💜
pickRecommended for those that like the modern style similar to Salt, Milk and Honey etc - which I do.
Some heart breaking poems about grief - based on the poets own life events, they were 💔.
Each poem linked to a song.
"It is impossible to escape this world unscathed.
So embrace this m e s s y
un certain existence
and live."
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this book is so good omg
💔💔
#bookhaul
My purchases from Shakespeare and Co - could have been many more! Hubby brought the ones in the paper bag for me - but I can't have until my actual birthday to remind me of the trip that was my present!!
I collect different versions of Ariel and hadn't got this one!
pickThis is an emotional page turner. I've been in a particularly bad depression lately and it's like I put off reading this until the absolute right moment. Cook refers to herself so everything she says is painfully relatable: about death and breakups and unstable mental health. The poems repeat themselves on a "b-side" where new, mini poems are made by slashing out the majority of words and all-in it's a quick, satisfying read.
I hollowed out my memory; to make room for what's to come. I scooped out the funk; the letdowns, the heartache and left the happiness. Yet, I was no longer myself; unbalanced. Maybe I was meant to be sad, I thought. I plopped back in the painful and scooped out the happiness; the weddings, the graduations, the moments I laughed until I cried. Once again I found myself unstable. We need both. We need the good and the bad to be who we are.
New stack of poetry to add to my TBR list. 📚💙 Celebrating #Nationalpoetrymonth @barnesandnobles #langleav #aliciacook #robertmdrake
I'm so happy with todays additions 💚💜💙 I bought this book if poetry purely on Litsy Recommendations 👌😎
The best way to kick off a new year of reading. Phenomenal collection.
pickI cannot remember where I heard about this book of poetry but so glad I did. I enjoyed the set up, like an old mixed tape (aging myself). It's deeply personal, authentic, and moving. I flagged multiple pages to return to. Next, I plan to set up her song playlist and see how it makes me feel. Throughly loved❤️.
"You want a second "happily ever after" in life."
Some poems broke my heart
Some poems had me laughing out loud
And the BEST poems left me wanting more! 5y