Tag: poetry

• Review: Poyums Annaw – Len Pennie

  A collection of poems centring feminine rage and the female experience and most of all, love and hope. This is a brilliantly passionate collection and perfect follow up after her debut.

  thebookishmindset

  Sep 10, 2025

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• Review: Your Tears Fall Like Pearls – Adukeh

  A beautiful debut poetry collection, overflowing with grief.

  thebookishmindset

  Aug 20, 2025

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• Favourite of 2023 Reads – Poetry

  Poetry is a genre I sometimes feel isn’t always one people will pick up but I think it’s probably more accessible than you think. Here are six of my favourite collections from last year that I definitely recommend you pick up.

  thebookishmindset

  Mar 10, 2024

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• Bookshop Visits – Pigeon Books – Southsea, Portsmouth

  One thing I’ve always wanted to write about is the visiting of various bookshops around the country. They are always such a welcoming place, especially to bookworms but I think in general to anyone seeking solace and peace. So let me start with my local, Pigeon Books.

  thebookishmindset

  Dec 30, 2023

  Bookshop Visits

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