Author Amena Brown takes us on a tour of Atlanta's poetry scene, tells us about the vulnerability of writing her new book, "How to Fix a Broken Record," and agrees with us that it's a good thing to cry sometimes.

BOOKS/AUTHORS DISCUSSED:
Anne Lamott
When The Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd
Collin Kelley
Glory Happening by Kaitlin Curtice
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
The Dream of You by Jo Saxton
I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown
We're Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union
Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove by Ahmir Questlove Thompson
Soul Train: The Music, Dance, and Style of a Generation by Ahmir Questlove Thompson
something to food about: Exploring Creativity with Innovative Chefs by Ahmir Questlove Thompson

MUSIC DISCUSSED:
Robert Glasper
Erykah Badu
Anthony David
Algebra
A Seat At The Table - Solange
noname
Kamasi Washington
Light of the Sun - Jill Scott
Thundercat

POETRY IN ATLANTA:
Java Monkey
Red Light Cafe - Art Amok Slam
Apache Cafe
Urban Grind