Sarah Kay Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Dark Sparkler
Amber Tamblyn
Such a gutpunch gorgeous poem that @ambertamblyn shared with us for @ourspoeticashow from her beautiful book Dark Sparkler. The whole collection is fantastic too. ✨ https://twitter.com/ambertamblyn/status/1502395235363655681
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Black Nerd Problems: Essays
William Evans
New @ourspoeticashow from @OmarHolmon, whose book "Black Nerd Problems" (which he co-authored w/ @willevanswrites & which @KirkusReviews called "simultaneously funny, thoughtful, & provocative") is out now! Watch his poem, then get yourself a copy of BNP! https://t.co/GAN8ZW4hej https://t.co/xwd463drmM
Paperback, 2022
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
No Matter the Wreckage
Sarah Kay
Just took all the books from my Holiday Sale to the post office. Thank you to everyone who purchased one! If you missed it but would still like a signed/personalized copy of No Matter the Wreckage, you can get one through the @brewandforge Book Fair *&* support a great cause!✨💌 https://twitter.com/brewandforge/status/1465363526386688005
Paperback, 2014
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Love You, Call Me Back: Poems
Sabrina Benaim
.@badass_sab shared a poem with us from her brand new book, “I Love You, Call Me Back,” & it’s gorgeous. Peep this video & then order your copy! 😊☀️ https://t.co/M686bUaxzQ
Paperback, 2021
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Crying Book
Heather Christle
@CAMONGHNE I think Safia Elhillo’s Home is Not a Country has all that! Also not fiction(s) but maybe The Crying Book by Heather Christle & Draw Your Weapons by Sarah Sentilles & the Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison. Also maybe see if @mobrowne will slip you an advance copy of IRDBIPTWILTM 😬
Paperback, 2019
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Chlorine Sky
Mahogany L. Browne
Coming briefly out of hibernation to host a talkback for @mobrowne on March 11, in honor of her beautiful book “Chlorine Sky” 🌊 Event is free, details below: https://t.co/yt7YtDZTZ8
Paperback, 2023
$12.99$6.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Home Is Not a Country
Safia Elhillo
@CAMONGHNE I think Safia Elhillo’s Home is Not a Country has all that! Also not fiction(s) but maybe The Crying Book by Heather Christle & Draw Your Weapons by Sarah Sentilles & the Empathy Exams by Leslie Jamison. Also maybe see if @mobrowne will slip you an advance copy of IRDBIPTWILTM 😬
Paperback, 2022
$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Voodoo Libretto: New & Selected Poems
Tim Seibles
*clears throat* *ahem* anyway, um unrelated to my previous tweets 😬👀… there just happens to be an incredibly beautiful new @ourspoeticashow poem from Tim Seibles, whose new book Voodoo Libretto comes out today! You can get your copy here: https://t.co/CXnpKxIwTR https://t.co/Ivoh1NROi2
Paperback, 2022
$21.00$10.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance
Hanif Abdurraqib
Extra! Extra! Brilliant, Beautiful Friend Writes Brilliant, Beautiful Book! Happy Book Release Day, @NifMuhammad! Happy Pub Day, A LITTLE DEVIL IN AMERICA! It’s here, it’s here! 🎉 https://t.co/jvcfRNBSXY https://t.co/c3mygoDjY2
Hardcover, 2021
$27.00$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Goodbye, Again: Essays, Reflections, and Illustrations
Jonny Sun
Nearly 4 years ago I had the immense honor of hosting Jonny’s book release in NYC, where we were joined IRL by the kindest corner of the Internet. Thrilled to be hosting the virtual book release for his new gorgeous essay collection GOODBYE, AGAIN Tues, April 20. Come join us!🌱 https://t.co/Pf1MUaKlLv https://t.co/Kt6dlKW1Sc
Hardcover, 2021
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book