The second half of 2025 is chock-full of great debut voices, and below are 10 poetry collections we’re very excited for. Pre-ordering is vital to a book and a writer’s success. These are powerful and transformative poets worth your attention, many of whom are on small independent or university presses. Give these collections a look and discover a new voice you’ll fall in love with.
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In his debut poetry collection, Find Me When You’re Ready, Perry Janes explores a journey from Detroit to Los Angeles, reflecting on the complexities of manhood, the lingering pain of childhood trauma, and the universal search for belonging. Through the lens of pop culture and personal memories, these poems capture a struggle for identity and healing beyond simple definitions, questioning the origins of the myths we carry and whether we can release them.
We had Janes answer our recurring A Life of Books questionnaire so readers could get to know the writer and also get some book recommendations.
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