Poetry has been defining the human experience for millennia yet itself can’t be so easily defined; its whole aim is to capture the ineffable. What’s the state of the art now? Who are its readers? What can we expect in the future? What are some of the best poetry books to look for 2026—and into 2027? Former LJ poetry editor Barbara Hoffert shares her ideas.

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