The Stone Age
Jen Hadfield's award-winning collection offers a profound exploration of Shetland's wild landscape, blending lyricism and wordplay to reveal…
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.
Hiddensee
A powerful collection exploring ambition, identity, and cultural heritage through poetry.
Wedding Readings and Poems
A beautifully curated collection of love poems and marriage readings, perfect for weddings and a delightful gift for couples and guests.
Cannibal
A powerful exploration of identity, history, and womanhood through evocative and mythic poetry.
The Problem of the Many
Timothy Donnelly's powerful and ambitious poetry collection explores human experience, identity, and the boundaries of existence through ric…
The Fire of Joy
Clive James' final literary gift, a collection of his favorite poems with personal insights, invites readers to rediscover the joy of poetry…
Whereas
A powerful debut exploring the complex dual citizenship of a Lakota woman, blending poetry and prose to confront the coercive language of th…
Grimoire
A haunting collection of tales blending Celtic folklore with modern storytelling, Grimoire weaves together myths of transformation, revenge,…
The Readiness
A poetic exploration of contemporary paradoxes, delving into themes of disconnection, nature, and digital overload with lyricism and wit.
Running Upon the Wires
Kae Tempest's raw and intimate poetry collection explores the bittersweet journey of love, from heartbreak to new beginnings, with unflinchi…
Insomnia
A vivid and urgent collection of poems addressing contemporary crises—environmental, philosophical, and artistic—through lyrical and experim…
Rapture
Carol Ann Duffy's 'Rapture' is a poetic exploration of love in all its complex forms, from infatuation to longing, offering a vivid and huma…
The Wild Fox of Yemen
A fiery debut collection that blends Yemeni heritage, Muslim womanhood, and the complexities of identity in post-9/11 America, using languag…
Collected Poems
Discover the full range of Carol Ann Duffy's poetic genius in this comprehensive collection, spanning three decades of her acclaimed work.
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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