Listening to Mischa Collins read his own poems was absolutely incredible. This is the kind of poetry I love: moments captured with poignancy and words. It’s straightforward but has depth. I found his poetry absolutely beautiful and hope he continues to write. My heart broke all the times he mentioned his ex wife, from the first love poems to the acknowledgments at the very end. So relatable and beautiful.

This book of poetry, beautifully written and narrated, was at times heartbreaking and other times humorous. I fell in love with love in the first section and by the end was mourning it’s loss. I related so much to many of the feelings Collins was putting out there. Being a fan of his acting only heightened listening to the audio book of this collection.

If I needed to pick one word to describe Misha Collins' poetry collection, Some Things I Still Can't Tell You, it might be "mushy." Another might be "dull." Collins does have a certain kind of talent--his poems flow easily, and he is adept at catching the ambiance of each scene--but their focus on the mundane, combined with a stream-of-consciousness format, is hardly memorable. The most profound moment is reserved for the Acknowledgements, when Collins reveals that he and his wife of thirty years, who so many of these sentimental poems are written about, have now separated, casting a depressing if poetically tragic (no pun intended) pall over the rest of the book. I can appreciate Collins' departure from the buzz-phrase style of many modern day poets, but without a bit more wit, Some Things I Still Can't Tell You fails to stand out.

Some Things I Still Can't Tell You was one of my favorite poetry collections last year, so when I saw the audiobook announcement on Twitter, I knew I had to smash the add-to-cart pre-order button. I heard Misha Collins read a few poems at Tattered Cover when it was originally released, so I was interested to see how he handled the narration and was thrilled to be approved for an audio ARC.

Spanning decades and topics, Some Things is an exploration of love, loss, and transitions intermixed with musings on the mundane events of everyday life. After reading, I had some personal favorites I was looking forward to most: Leg Wrestlers, The Mother of Learning, Fire and Water Part II: Pyreless, and The Last Poem. And let me tell you--I was not disappointed. Collins' reading was entertaining, vivid, and emotional, and because of this, the audiobook felt like a completely different experience than reading the physical book. These poems lend themselves well to being read aloud, and Collins does an excellent job of breathing life into the words. These Days and Marder hit like a gut punch, as well as These Hours and A Five Point Eight.

As a final note, author acknowledgments can be incredibly personal, so I always enjoy reading them. Collins' last note to his kids basically broke me. The crack in his voice was so raw and filled with love--as a parent, that moment alone was worth the entire audio collection.

Overall, if you liked the poems, you'll love the audio, and if you loved the poems, this will end you in the best possible way.

Big thanks to Andrews McMeel for providing an audio ARC in exchange for honest review consideration.

This book can be enjoyed in an hour or over many days, so grab a cup of tea and meditate on the openness, honesty, rawness, and humor of these little musings about life. Misha Collins is amazing, and his book will capture the soul of anyone who reads/listens.

This delightful book of poems by the lovely Misha Collins pulled me through yesterday’s afternoon slump. I love a good reflection, and this collection of musings and observations were just the pace I needed in between the frantic nature of emails, processes, and deadlines yesterday.

Not much to say about it. It’s short but packed with feeling and emotion. Read it. Listen to it (narrated by the author), but if you’re looking for some time to reflect and revel in words, this is a good choice. Keep an eye out for it April 12 wherever you get your books.

I loved this collection of poems, so it's absolutely no surprise that I love them, even more, hearing them read aloud by Misha himself.

It was lovely to hear the poems read the way the author had written them, hearing the feeling and emotion in the words read out loud. There's something special about the author reading their own words, and Misha is no exception. He has a lovely speaking voice and I always enjoy listening to what he has to say, particularly here in the cadence and rhythm he reads his poems.

Another lovely selection from Mr. Collins.

Misha had already hit it out of the park with the writing in his debut poetry collection, but then he somehow does an even more amazing job narrating the collection. I really enjoyed his voice and it definitely matched the feel and tone of the poetry as well. I think listening to poetry really helps you appreciate the nuances better, especially from the author, because you are able to hear the rhythm and emphasis directly from them. I can't get enough of it! I know everyone will love this.

This book was great and quite moving. It was captivating and I really enjoyed hearing the author read it with his own intentions.

Something’s I Still Can’t Tell You is my favorite poetry read of 2022. Reading Misha Collins words to his wife, about his life, at times brought tears to my eyes. I saw my own experiences and moments in his words.

Hearing his words in his voice, is something spectacular. I had anticipated more inflection and feeling when hearing it from the author himself, sadly some points fell flat. I completely understand not wanting to go back to those more emotional times and the flat emotionless parts are few and far between. The poems themselves are a thing of beauty. I highly suggest listening to the audiobook over the physical book if you want to hear Misha Collins words in his own voice.

I had already read the physical copy once it came out, but hearing the poems read by the author gave an extra layer of depth to the emotion behind them. The narrator (also the author) has a beautiful understanding of cadence and lyricism that elevate the work

I read the physical copy of this collection (before and on pub day) and adored it. I'm so glad that they got the author himself to narrate the audiobook -- It's almost always amazing when authors get to bring their own story to the audio realm, but I think it's especially important in poetry and memoirs because there's such a personal aspect to the words, the rhythm, and the tone of the writing. Enjoyed 'reading' this all over again, and look forward to the wide release of the audiobook format this April.

This collection is a lot stronger than I thought it would be - not to be a snob but I think a lot of famous people can sell books on their name alone. But this one had a couple really excellent poems! The one thing I would note is that the audiobook is only okay. Collins would normally be an excellent narrator - he speaks clearly and has a warm voice. However, although these are his own poems which he should be connected to, the narration lacked the emotion that lets poetry shine!

4 stars (maybe slightly more)

It’s been a little while since I sat down and read a collection of poems. This book is a bit different from the styles of poetry I’ve read most recently, so it did take me a bit to hit that point of really appreciating the writer’s creative choices. I wasn’t as thrilled as I’d hoped to be at first, but once I was a few poems in, I found myself noting specific lines that really resonated with me. That’s the beauty of art- not everything will speak to everyone, but if they’re willing to look, (virtually) everyone can find something that does work for them. All in all, this is a lovely little collection that has a lot of deeply-felt emotions and meaningfully-experienced events contained within it. I’m glad I was able to read a copy, and I’m sure I’ll always be a big fan of Misha Collins and the heartfelt work that he continues to do.

Edited on March 13, 2022 to include a note about the audiobook:
My previous comments still stand, and I’ll add that this book was equal parts beautiful and funny and heartbreaking. I loved hearing the writer read his work here am am glad I was able to read and review both formats. Still a lovely little collection.

I read the physical version of this book when it came out, but hearing it read by the author himself was a real treat. Collins has a very soothing voice, and it only adds to his wonderful prose.

Got an eArc from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't prepared for these kinds of poems, I'll admit. It's more like short stories compiled in the book than the poems themselves. Though, I enjoyed some of it so I'll give this a generous 3.5 stars. I applaud the author for narrating his own book.

This book was poignant and captivating. I am glad for Collins' startdom because I hope it will bring his fans into the world of poetry and they can see the power it can have over a reader. I felt deeply, I thought differently, and I fell in love with the words and images they created. The only negative I felt was that it was so short I barely felt I had gotten myself into the book before it was ending.

Thank you Andrews McMeel publishing and NetGalley for the Audio Arc.

This was personal, this book is bursting with how personal it is. I honestly felt voyeuristic reading this.

The Downpour or The Nest is probably my favourite poem.

But the very best part of this Audio Arc was the narration. Books and poems hit a little harder when they're read by the author.

Overall I think this is a 3 star read.

I listened to the audiobook which was read by the author himself, and it was okay to listen to while playing CandyCrush. It did seem at times that the pause, or change of sentence felt drawn out or unnatural, but other than that an okay book of poems.

The poems are compiled of Misha Collin’s observations and musings, where he reflects on moments, and small things such as a walk outdoors, his visits to his mom, and more.

I think if you are a fan of the author, you’ll enjoy this a lot since it reads a lot like a ‘get-to-know-the-actor-a-day-in-his-life’ sort of book. For me, it was, as said previous in this review, an okay book.

I already own a copy of this physical book but requested an ARC copy to hear the author read it himself. The book was a 5 star read for me, but the audiobook was even more impactful. To hear Misha Collins read his own words and hear the inflections of what he's saying in each poem, made this so enjoyable.