6 writers recommend books you’re guaranteed to fall in love with

6 writers recommend books you’re guaranteed to fall in love with

It’s a daunting task to recommend books to someone. What’s their taste, what mood are they in, how do they feel about certain genres, and countless other questions run through my head. So, instead of asking writers to give me recommendations on the spot, I’ve asked them to share books they love. No other qualifications. Just hit Debutiful readers with a book (or a few) they love and think readers will love as well. And, boy, did they deliver!

Here are February’s writer recommendations that Debutiful’s favorite writers guarantee you’ll fall in love with.

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The Best Debut Poetry of 2024

The Best Debut Poetry of 2024

In a continued effort to read more and cover more poetry, Debutiful wanted to highlight a dozen of the best collections Adam Vitcavage read. This list supplements the Best Debut Books of 2024, but moving forward, poetry will blend in with larger lists typically dominated by prose novels and story collections.

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A Life of Books: Perry Janes, author of Find Me When You’re Ready

A Life of Books: Perry Janes, author of Find Me When You’re Ready

In his debut poetry collection, Find Me When You’re Ready, Perry Janes explores a journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, reflecting on the complexities of manhood, the lingering pain of childhood trauma, and the universal search for belonging. Through the lens of pop culture and personal memories, these poems capture a struggle for identity and healing beyond simple definitions, questioning the origins of the myths we carry and whether we can release them.

We had Janes answer our recurring A Life of Books questionnaire so readers could get to know the writer and also get some book recommendations.

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