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2021's Best Poetry Books

Posted on 5th October 2021 by Mark Skinner

Thursday 7 October is National Poetry Day, a joyous celebration of vibrant verse and luminous lyricism with a theme this year of Choice. To get you in the mood for the numerous interactive events planned, we've selected our favourite poetry books of 2021 - many currently available, a handful coming soon - that run the gamut from immersive anthologies to new collections from beloved poets.    

 
 
 
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Following the international acclaim for her work performed at Joe Biden’s inauguration, this dazzling collection confirms Amanda Gorman as one of the most exciting new voices in American poetry.

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In this heart-warming collection from the beloved poet, Ayres celebrates her love of animals, accompanying her lyrical work with new introductions and illustrations.
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Featured on the BBC Radio 4 podcast The Poet Laureate Has Gone to His Shed, Armitage’s witty and engaging retelling of the seminal poem breathes new life into a charming tale of wide-ranging avian dialogue.

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In this stunning, intimate self-portrait from one of the greatest songwriters of all time, Paul McCartney traces his life from boyhood to the present day through the lyrics to 154 iconic songs, together with captivating commentary and never-before-seen photographs, drafts and letters.
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Drawing inspiration from wildflowers and wildfires to explore the intricacies of womanhood, the bestselling poet Amanda Lovelace returns with a new, richly lyrical collection that celebrates female resilience and passion.
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Reflecting on various kinds of women's relationships with men with piercing insight, Hill's exuberant volume is filled with uncomfortable truths and startling humour.
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The former US Poet Laureate returns with another scintillating collection of richly observed verse bursting with vibrancy, invention and wit.

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Speaking brilliantly to the fractured times in which we live, Underwood's second collection tackles subjects from societal collapse to modern fatherhood with an off-kilter wit and compassion that have become the poet's hallmarks.
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With prescient things to say about the destructive effects of tampering with nature, Ghosh's evocative retelling of a seminal Bengali poem is suffused with lyricism and wisdom.
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The past, present and future mix and mesmerise in the innovative, dream-like poems from the award-winning author of If All the World and Love Were Young.
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Exploring themes of inheritance, time and embodied history with lyrical intensity, A Blood Condition is the arresting second collection from the award-winning poet behind Kumukanda.
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An exploration of the working class communities of the West Country both earthy and sophisticated, Rotten Days in Late Summer signals the emergence of a hugely exciting new poetic voice.
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Combining comforting poetry with exquisite graphic art, Starry Night Blurry Dreams offers a haunting yet reassuring vision of the modern condition courtesy of the singular imagination of Henn Kim.
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From the award-winning author of The Perseverance, All the Names Given is a stunning new collection of poems that mines themes such as history, ancestry, place and memory with luminous passion and urgency.

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Interlinking excavated histories of Pompeii and Herculaneum with an unflinching account of childhood sexual abuse, bird of winter bears intensely powerful witness to both the horror of grooming and the salvation of friendship.
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Confronting a number of pressing contemporary issues with intelligence, wit and searing insight, Pester's blistering collection deftly interweaves the personal with the political.
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Crisscrossing between the cosmic and the quotidian, Doshi's elegant and unflinching collection shines a dazzling light on the experience of the marginalised.
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Formally experimental and stylistically inspired, McMillan's bold collection is a complex and multifaceted examination of mental health and its interrelationship with the natural world.
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An inspiring tonic for our troubled times, Gill’s collection traces the five stages of collective grief through the life cycle of a star, offering hope where there is trauma and understanding where there is anxiety.
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Bursting with invention and playfulness allied to a perceptive dissection of immigration and Malaysian-Chinese cultural identity, Miller's inspired debut collection rewards multiple rereadings.
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An essential guide to the freshest verse, The Forward Book of Poetry celebrates the crème de la crème of contemporary poetry and provides a comprehensive overview of the very best new work published in the UK and Ireland.
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Lovingly curated and expertly introduced by the author of A Little History of Poetry, this beautiful volume presents one-hundred greatest poets from Homer to Maya Angelou along with samples of their unforgettable verse.

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A perfect gift filled with classic poems and new favourites, this beautifully presented collection brings together a rich selection of inspiring verse, ranging from Shakespeare to Leonard Cohen, and from Emily Bronte to Sylvia Plath.

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From fossils to flowers, and from birds to bodies of water, this beautifully illustrated poetry collection features a selection of stunning new and classic verse inspired by the Natural History Museum and the wonders of the natural world.
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Themed around different feelings, this exquisite anthology from the curator of The Poetry Pharmacy collects iconic works by everyone from Emily Dickinson to Maya Angelou to help celebrate wonderful moments and get you through difficult times, accompanied by gorgeous illustrations from Emily Sutton.
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A soothing dose of lyrical excellence, this lovingly curated collection brings together classic verse from the likes of Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman alongside the work of contemporary poets, perfect for lifting the spirits.
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Celebrating unity and hope, this delightful picture book from poet and activist Amanda Gorman is a joyous anthem to the importance of working together for a better world.

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