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UNESCO City of Literature

  1. Exeter Literary Itinerary
    There's a good reason why Exeter was awarded UNESCO City of Literature status in 2019. Follow our literary itinerary to see the key places of interest.
  2. Exeter Literary Map
    Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map, featuring famous figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
  3. Guest blog: Introducing Exeter St David's book vending machine

    A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!

  4. Book Cycle, Exeter

    2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.

  5. Literary Exeter by Train
    Exeter is a UNESCO City of Literature and its literary history is reflected in fascinating attractions around the city and beyond, easily reachable from Exeter by rail with GWR.

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  1. Add Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour to your Itinerary

    Hollie McNish: The Lobster Tour

    Exeter

    Hollie McNish / The Lobster Paperback Tour With Michael Pedersen's Muckle Flugga Novel Launch

    The Show:

    Hollie McNish is a poet whose live shows are not to be missed. After a run of sold out gigs up and down the UK, she is back with the paperback…

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  2. Add Lend Me Your Ears to your Itinerary

    Lend Me Your Ears

    Crediton

    First session: speakers read their poetry or short stories.
    Break of 15 mins, drinks by donation.
    Second Session : Headliner Janet Grey.
    9pm finish

    Tickets 4.00 (or 5.00 on the door)

    Book Lend Me Your Ears Online (opens in a new window)

  3. Add Silent Book Club Exeter - The Hour Glass Inn to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club Exeter - The Hour Glass Inn

    Exeter

    Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)

    Location: The Hour Glass Inn, 21 Melbourne St, Exeter EX2 4AU

    Silent Book Club at The Hour Glass Inn, every third Tuesday of the month

    You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun…

  4. Add Poetry Night to your Itinerary

    Poetry Night

    Exeter

    Come and listen to talented local poets, and volunteers from St Nicholas Priory, reading their favourite poems, illuminated by splashes of colourful images projected on to the ancient wall of the Great Hall in St Nicholas Priory.

    Refreshments…

    Book Poetry Night Online (opens in a new window)

  5. Add Exeter Poetry Society Stanza Group to your Itinerary

    Exeter Poetry Society Stanza Group

    Exeter

    Were pleased to continue hosting theExeter Poetry Society Stanza [https://poetrysociety.org.uk/stanzas/devon/exeter/]for some of 2025's in person meetings at Quay Words.

    The sessions are led by local poet (and previous Quay Words…

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  6. Add Festival Read: Jennie  Godfrey - The List of Suspicious Things to your Itinerary

    Festival Read: Jennie Godfrey - The List of Suspicious Things

    Budleigh Salterton

    Yorkshire, 1979. Maggie Thatcher is prime minister, drainpipe jeans are in, and Miv is convinced that her dad wants to move their family Down South because of the murders.
    Miv decides to investigate and recruits her best friend Sharon to help.…

    Book Festival Read: Jennie  Godfrey - The List of Suspicious Things Online (opens in a new window)

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