I liked the concept of this book more than the actual content. Objectively, I liked the idea of showcasing other artists' work and giving them a platform to show their creativity to the world. But subjectively, I think the contents of this book are too mediocre and generic for my taste. Maybe those who are just starting to read poetry will like this more than I do.

This book was like scrolling through Instagram but only good poems, quotes and art appearing on your feed.
I really enjoyed reading it.
Some works were really good, while some not very much, but overall interesting and quick read.

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a complimentary eARC for review purposes*

This was eh.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

I think I went into this book with too high expectations and was unfortunately let down. I have recently read some really good anthologies and I am sad that this didn’t meet my expectations.

I enjoyed the concept, however some of the poetry for me was not to my taste. I also found that some were quite difficult to read which frustrated me.

I’m sure others would love this book but unfortunately it was not the one for me.

◈2.5◈

This book featured selected insta-poems originally submitted for National Poetry Library’s Instagram Poetry Exhibition. So I was truly excited to see the “chosen ones” but unfortunately I couldn’t really get into it.

I loved the concept of it and how it thrived to showcase the raw talent of new poets who are shaping the poetry world anew with their creativity and originality. I also loved how this book featured not just the poems but also little notes of the poet’s & curator’s thoughts on Instagram as a platform and how they compose their art.

The book’s design structure was is amazing which features visual art since Instagram IS all about visual and aesthetics. Some of those pieces were hard to read, though. Also, having the poems sorted in different categories like Aspirations, Creativity, Identity, Humour, Love, Mental Health, etc. along with little introductory notes is clever.

I enjoyed it though I firmly believe the collection could’ve been more amazing if more research behind the selection was done. Poems were good but people who spend enough time scrolling on Instagram know that they’ve read better than what's included here.

Thanks to NetGalley and Laurence King Publishing Ltd. for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This is such an original book. So different, and such a great idea.

I just expected this book to be the usual poetry every day book - i was so wrong!!!
The book literally has just taken some of instagrams posts and put them straight into this book.
It is not just poetry, but positive mantras, and sayings. As it is taken directly from instagram it is such a visually pleasing book, as well as it being positive and up-lifiting with the words in each post.

The only downside is that it got a little repetitive in format by the end.
However, I think this book is best to dip in and out of, and not to read from start to finish!

So many things to think about! really enjoyed this!

This was an engaging, unique book presenting the work of Instagram poet’s. It was separated into sections; aspirations, creativity, identity, humour, love, mental health, nature, society, spirituality and word play. 

There were many kinds of poems, and the book also featured the original posts so we could see exactly how they were presented.

The book featured some of my favourite poets including Nikita Gill, Amanda Lovelace and Ben Maxfield, but it also gave me some new poets to check out. 

Overall, the book is offered in bite-sized chunks showcasing the versatility of Instagram poetry, and how it’s a fantastic platform for poets to share their work.

I received a EARC copy in exchange for an honest review. I was pleasantly surprised by this anthology. Usually Instagram poetry gets a bad rep due to the typical mainstream poets, but it was impressive how the National Poetry Library archived these pieces from their exhibition in 2018 and it actually showed a range of visual poetry/ styles . In turn, it provided accessibility to the different forms and I liked the way the collection was organized by themes. With that being said it is a quick read & some sections are stronger than others but recommend this for modern poetry beginners.

2.5 stars

The influence of Instagram on the evolution of poetry is unquestionable.

In this special collection of poetry, we dive into several themes, like nature, spirituality, love, society, mental health, and many more. The poems are chosen from some of the most famous Instagram poets.

Being that it is a fresh concept, I was really excited to read it. I genuinely wanted to like it. However, it just didn't click with me.

I have read a lot of poetry on Instagram, and I can say without a doubt that I've read far better poems than the majority of poems featured in this collection. Honestly, a little more research would have lead to many great poems.

Disappointed.

'Instagram Poetry for Every Day' is an anthology of over 100 poems, which have been collated from a mix of famous, as well as upcoming talents, from Instagram.

The poems are very relevant and relatable to the world as it is today. They are short poems, which are easy to read and digest.

The book is split into themes. For each theme there is an introduction and we get to view the poems as photos in the way they would have been posted to Instagram. The book also includes thoughts from the poets themselves.

This book really led me to see poetry from a fresh set of eyes. Normally when I think of poetry I think of poets from Shakespeare’s time, not what I see when scrolling through my Insta feed!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Laurence King Publishing Ltd. for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This little book was a beautiful combination of some of the most wonderful instagram poetry out there. I especially loved how it was divided in to chapters based on theme and that it was a full color rendering of the instagram post, including background, and not just the words. This is a great book that would be perfect as a gift for a new or seasoned poetry lover, or as a gift to yourself.

A beautiful effort by the team. Collating all the beautiful poetry by some of the famous and some upcoming poets of Instagram. Bite sized and so fun to read.

E-Arc provided by NetGalley for honest feedback.

Instagram Poetry for Every Day by National Poetry Library is an exciting anthology of over 100 poems that are a sampling of how social media has made poetry accessible to a worldwide audience. Each poem is short, relatable, and easily digestible, and utilizes mixed media for a broad appeal.

Not being an Instagram user myself, I was intrigued by the concept of a platform that provides for fresh new voices, and the idea that universal themes and messages can now be shared so widely in order to be experienced by a new generation who might otherwise lack exposure to new voices. I am very appreciative to have had the opportunity to explore this exciting new form of artistic expression.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Laurence King Publishing Ltd. for this ARC.

It is a beautiful collection of poetries taken from different poets from Instagram. Every poet has a different style, pattern and design. I loved the theme, this seems so interesting. This book is unique and I loved it.

So I give it a 3.75/4 out of 5 stars. It was a super interesting read. I liked reading the little clips and the intro. I thought it was neat that they would talk to the poets that were included in the book and got their take on how instagram has influenced their poetry or how instagram may have helped or a little bit that they want to be included. I also thought it was cool that some didn't have any little blurbs but just let the poetry speak for itself. And I even saw poems I recognized that has come across my instagram feed. I think the combination of photographs and poetry is such an interesting thing. I like the quote that @travisalabanza (Instagram handle) said “I do think what we are seeing is a push from artists to make their own platforms, not wait for the door to open, rather to create our own doors.” I was reading the book on my phone and there were a few poems that I was having trouble reading because of how my phone was loading the pictures BUT it was an interesting book. I didn't think that it hindered my ability to read everything.

A decent collection of poems exploring the way Instagram has provided a new form of poetry. A quick and enjoyable read.

*I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

This collection takes a look at how poetry is done differently on Instagram and how poets can express themselves in a different way. It's an interesting look and also as if it is a museum exhibit of the poetry.

We get an introduction to each section which has a theme and we get the photos as they would have been posted to IG. There are also snippets of thoughts from the poets which explain their process or how IG has influenced them.

This was an interesting collection but I struggled to feel much from reading the poems. I found a few really great, the way they use objects to emphasise the meaning on the poems and it is almost like a piece of art. Overall, the collection had themes but it just didn't feel like a usually poetry collection and more like a study piece.

What I did enjoy, was how they talk about the accessibility of poetry on Instagram as a way for poets to get their work out there.

If you'd like to see an overview of how poets use Instagram and the platform to express themselves, then this is a great collection to flick through.

What a cool grouping of different types of poems! I always see these as I scroll around on Instagram but I really liked how they were sorted into one book. Lots of cool poems which led to lots of new accounts for me to follow.
Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Instagram poetry is a fascinating phenomenon that takes up a good part of my feed. This book covers some of the biggest and most popular themes covered in instagram poetry. The examples included in the book were interesting and came from a good number of insta-poets. I found this collection and explanations about why this trend is taking off to be informative and fun to go through.

I liked the way this book was divided into sections. I'll admit, I like poetry, but I've never been big into Instagram poetry. This book helped me see how Instagram can allow for a different sort of expression than print--for example, the visual artistry of it, as well as using Instagram as a way to share more immediately instead of obsessing over getting a piece ready for publication. Instagram poetry can push the boundaries of what we traditionally think poetry can be, which is pretty cool. I occasionally read Instagram poets whose work I don't consider all that deep or original, but a lot of the poems and art in this book was compelling, not necessarily because of the text of the poem, but because of how it was presented.

Thanks to Netgalley for giving me an arc in exchange for an honest review.