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Patricia Smith

The Intentions of Thunder

New and Selected Poems

Publication Date: 21 May 2026

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Winner of the National Book Award for Poetry 2025 Finalist for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry Poetry Book Society Special Commendation 'Patricia Smith is the greatest living poet. Every book is better than the last.' – Danez Smith, The Guardian America's Patricia Smith is one of the most indispensable, groundbreaking voices in contemporary...

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Tishani Doshi

Egrets, While War

Publication Date: 21 May 2026

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Jennifer Lee Tsai

Melete

Publication Date: 21 May 2026

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John Challis

The Green Parcel

Publication Date: 01 Jun 2026

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Peter Didsbury

Scenes from a Long Sleep

Publication Date: 10 Apr 2026

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News & Publicity

John Challis The Green Parcel: Observer Poetry Book of the Month review

John Challis's second collection The Green Parcel reviewed as a Poetry Book of the Month in The Observer - due in print on 31 May; two films featuring poems from the...

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Neil Astley's Staying Human anthology: interviews, reviews & poem features

Neil Astley on The Poetry Programme, RTE Radio 1; plus reviews, poem features, podcasts & books of the year features. Staying Alive recommended in Good Housekeeping &...

Poetry Events

Lawrence Sail Launch Readings

Lawrence Sail's new collection Double Takes is published in June 2026. Online launch on 23 June. Launch at Waterstones Exeter on 30 June. Further events to be announced.

Poetry Events

John Challis Launch Readings

John Challis will be reading from his second collection The Green Parcel in Newcastle (17/06), York (02/07) & London (08/07). Joint online launch reading Tues 23 June.