Right now I read almost exclusively fiction. Mostly fantasy, mysteries, and Horror but I will read anything if it grabs my attention, but i have a heard time reading Nonfiction and an even harder time reading and understanding poetry. So I Would love some Suggestions thank you in advanced
by Savings-Part-7160
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What are you interested in? Generally, you’ll enjoy nonfiction more if it’s on a topic you find interesting.
I don’t have much advice for poetry, unfortunately. I was in a similar position to you and I ended up taking a poetry analysis class to get over my issues. I think spoken word is one of the more accessible form of poetry, though. Maybe try listening to some spoken word poetry first, then going back and reading it
A Sand County Almanac by Aldo Leopold
*Inside Delta Force: The Story of America’s Elite Counterterrorist Unit* by Eric L. Haney
*Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member* by Kody Scott
*How to Stay Alive: The Ultimate Survival Guide for Any Situation* by Bear Grylls
*98.6 Degrees: The Art of Keeping Your Ass Alive* by Cody Lundin
*A Place to Stand* by Jimmy Santiago Baca
Poetry is often about evoking imagery and emotions in a unique and less straightforward way. Usually the format enhances this, so learning about the structure of poetry (rhyme schemes and styles) can help with the enjoyment and understanding of it. [Here](https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46712/introduction-to-poetry) is a poem that does an excellent job of describing the experience of poetry that was recommended in [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/literature/comments/v0yzpk/i_dont_understand_poetry_what_do_i_do_and_where/) thread that has some more relevant ideas.