Rupi Kaur just revealed the sleek cover of the milk and honey 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, hitting shelves on October 1, 2024, courtesy of Andrews McMeel Publishing (AMP). This minimalist collector’s edition features a fresh cover design to mark the occasion.
In addition to the original four chapters— the hurting, the loving, the breaking, the healing— the 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will introduce an exclusive new chapter of poetry, along with fresh original illustrations, an insightful introduction by Rupi, a collage of behind-the-scenes photos and memorabilia documenting the book’s decade-long journey, her personal diary entries, and heartfelt annotations from Rupi and other respected voices on select beloved poems.
milk and honey 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition by Rupi Kaur, 2024 by Andrews McMeel Publishing ©
Since its 2014 debut, milk and honey has sold over 6 million copies worldwide, solidifying its place as one of the top-selling poetry books of the 21st century and establishing Rupi Kaur as a defining voice of her generation. Over the past decade, milk and honey has guided millions of readers through life’s toughest moments, reminding them to find sweetness even in the bitterest times.
“I wanted to create this 10-year anniversary collector’s edition of milk and honey as a thank you to my readers,” said Rupi Kaur. “It represents the unexpected success that began with self-publishing as a college student a decade ago, and the immensely rewarding journey I’ve shared with my readers ever since. I’m thrilled to introduce a brand-new chapter of poetry with this edition, and I hope milk and honey will continue to resonate with readers, both old and new, just as it has for me.”
Rupi Kaur. Photo – Baljit Singh ©
milk and honey spent over three years on the New York Times bestsellers list, remaining a fixture for over 100 consecutive weeks, a feat matched by only a few standalone books. Its global impact has led to translations in more than 40 languages. Kaur has also released the sun and her flowers (2017) and home body (2020), both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists worldwide, followed by Healing Through Words (2022), all published by AMP. Together, these collections have sold over 12 million copies.
