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Every book Ada Limón recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Ada Limón has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of February 17, 2023.
- Ada Limón has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of February 17, 2023.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of February 17, 2023.
- The 3 books Ada Limón has mentioned in the most episodes, as of February 17, 2023: frank: sonnets, Postcolonial Love Poem and Stones.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Ada Limón aired on February 17, 2023.
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Ada Lim3n appeared on The Ezra Klein Show to share several poetry recommendations during the episode. First, she expressed her fondness for Kevin Young's book of poetry titled Stones, recommending it warmly at the conclusion of the program. Second, she highlighted Diane Seuss's poetry book, frank: sonnets, noting that the work had recently won a Pulitzer Prize. Finally, Lim3n pointed listeners toward Natalie Diaz's collection of poems, Postcolonial Love Poem, during the final segment of her interview. Throughout her appearance, Lim3n articulated her appreciation for these contemporary collections and poets, offering her choices as meaningful literary contributions for listeners interested in poetry.
Books recommended by Ada Limón
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frank: sonnets
frank: sonnets by Diane Seuss is a celebrated poetry collection that recently won the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for its profound and striking verse.
Recommended“Diane Seuss's book that just won the Pulitzer it's called Frank sonnets”
Where to get it
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Postcolonial Love Poem
Postcolonial Love Poem by Natalie Diaz is a vibrant contemporary poetry collection by an indigenous author that intertwines themes of desire, historical trauma, and environmental degradation.
Recommended“and then Natalie Diaz's book of poems post-colonial love poem”
Where to get it
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Stones
Stones by Kevin Young is a powerful collection of poetry that explores themes of grief, memory, and cultural history.
Recommended“I love Stones by Kevin young”
Where to get it
Books Ada Limón wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Of: How America's Poet Laureate Sees Our World | The Ezra Klein Show | 2023-02-17 | 3 |
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“this is a poem in my book by dead things and I think it was probably written in about 2012.”