Selected Poems
Explore the vibrant poetic journey of Jen Hadfield, a celebrated voice in contemporary poetry, as she weaves a deep connection with the natu…
Pan Macmillan's Best Poetry Books of 2025
A curated selection of the best poetry books of 2025, featuring both modern and classic works from renowned and emerging poets. This list offers a diverse range of voices and themes, perfect for poetry enthusiasts and new readers alike.
Wellwater
Karen Solie's Wellwater is a collection of powerful, philosophical poems that explore the intersections of personal introspection and a worl…
But & Though
Jake Hawkey's debut poetry collection, But & Though, is a raw and moving exploration of childhood, addiction, and the search for home, set a…
An Arbitrary Light Bulb
Ian Duhig's deeply personal poetry collection celebrates the overlooked and the arbitrary, blending humor, technical variety, and emotional …
Signs, Music
A profound exploration of fatherhood, masculinity, and love, this poetic collection delves into the emotional dissonances of becoming a pare…
The Keelie Hawk
Kathleen Jamie's landmark poetry collection, written in Scots with English translations, offers a fresh perspective on the world and a celeb…
Love
Carol Ann Duffy, one of the English language’s best-loved living poets, presents a sensual and irresistible collection of her favorite love …
Them!
A vibrant collection of poems exploring trans life through work, technology, and ecology, blending irony, fury, and possibility.
May Day
A powerful poetry collection from Jackie Kay, exploring decades of political activism, personal loss, and cultural icons, from the Glasgow o…
365 Poems for Life
Escape daily life with a year's worth of uplifting poems from renowned poets, offering wisdom and solace every day.
ISDAL
A debut poetry collection exploring our cultural obsession with true crime through the lens of the Isdal Woman mystery, blending wit and eth…
WHAT
A sharp and witty new collection from the Poet Laureate of Punk, blending humor and social commentary in his unique style.
And So This is Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with Brian Bilston's witty and heartwarming collection of Christmas poems, from quirky family traditions to the…
Days Like These
A poetic journey through the year, one day at a time, with 366 clever and charming poems by Brian Bilston.
Orlam
Follow nine-year-old Ira-Abel through a year of innocence and discovery in the rural West Country, guided by the mystical Orlam and the blee…
Deep Wheel Orcadia
A groundbreaking science-fiction verse novel written in the Orcadian dialect, Astrid and Darling find love and belonging on a struggling spa…
Somewhere Becoming Rain
Clive James pays tribute to Philip Larkin in this erudite and entertaining exploration of the poet's life and work, separating the man from …
All The Names Given
A haunting exploration of identity, history, and the silences between words, Raymond Antrobus's poetry collection traverses continents and g…
Hotel Raphael
A poetic journey through pain, healing, and global crisis, blending personal struggle with the search for meaning in art, literature, and fa…
Pan Macmillan's Best Poetry Books of 2025 is a thoughtfully curated list that celebrates the richness and diversity of poetry. It includes works from celebrated poets like Raymond Antrobus, Kae Tempest, and Carol Ann Duffy, as well as timeless classics from William Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, and more. The list is divided into sections such as modern poetry, classic poetry, and children's poetry, ensuring there's something for every reader. Whether you're looking for fresh perspectives, emotional depth, or inspiration, this collection highlights the power of poetry to capture the human experience. With contributions from both established and emerging voices, this list is a must-explore for anyone who loves poetry or is discovering it for the first time.
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