The Coming of Arthur to Hit Bookshelves in November
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 24, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Rabbit Room Press is set for a significant release on November 9, when the second volume of renowned British poet and priest Malcolm Guite's epic poem series, Merlin's Isle: An Arthuriad, will be made available. The volume, titled "The Coming of Arthur," follows the successful debut of "Galahad and the Grail," which has already sold over 50,000 copies since its release in April. The new volume is generating record-breaking presales, with over 10,000 copies preordered to date.
The Coming of Arthur is the second of four volumes in the Merlin's Isle series. It is a 372-page hardcover volume that showcases more than 25 original illustrations from Stephen Crotton, an award-winning artist, and features a foreword by New York Times bestselling author and mythographer Martin Shaw. The volume chronicles the destiny of King Arthur, one of the most beloved characters in literature, and his journey from youth to manhood.
The Coming of Arthur takes readers back to the craggy Tintagel, where it all began. The young Arthur, raised by Sir Ector and tutored by the wizard Merlin, must grow into his destiny as the foretold king. He will need the aid of the elves, wisdom beyond his years, and a host of virtuous knights to navigate the storms that lie ahead.
The Coming of Arthur has already hit #1 on Amazon's "New Releases in Poetry" list, following the success of the series' debut, "Galahad and the Grail," which reached the Top 50 on Amazon's "Best Sellers in Books" chart. The series is set to continue with "Days of the Round Table" in 2027 and the series finale, "The Passing of Arthur," in 2028.
The series, which is the first of its kind in nearly two centuries, is a magnum opus in the making. The series' creator, Malcolm Guite, hopes that it will be part of a cultural shift, a return to the deep myths and stories that bind us to life and to one another and make better sense of the world we live in. Guite believes that the series will provide positive examples of true manhood, addressing the contemporary crisis of masculinity.
Rabbit Room Press, which is home to the bestselling series Merlin's Isle: An Arthuriad by Malcolm Guite and Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey, is a Nashville-based publishing house that is part of The Rabbit Room, a creative community founded in 2007 by Andrew Peterson. The Rabbit Room's mission is to create and curate stories, music, and other expressions of art to nourish Christ-centered communities.
The Coming of Arthur is set to be a significant addition to the series, and Rabbit Room Press is poised for another successful release. The series' success is a testament to the publisher's commitment to publishing high-quality literature and its ability to connect with readers who seek meaningful and engaging content.