UK poetry sales projected to exceed £15 million for first time on record in 2026

UK poetry sales are projected to exceed £15 million in 2026 — the first time since records began — and could reach £17 million, The Bookseller reported. The figure caps three consecutive years of all-time highs, with Christopher Nolan's Odyssey film, social-media poets and contemporary bestsellers all contributing to the category's growth.