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   The Power of Words

   Cathedral Close, Exeter

   The Power of Words is inspired by the Anglo-Saxon riddles in the Exeter Book, the oldest book in the English language…probably. Written in the 10th century, the book contains musings on travel, wildlife and rude veg. Join us to use riddles for a fun…

   Venue

   Exeter Cathedral, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   27 Oct 2021Open 13:30 - 15:30

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   28 Oct 2021Open 10:30 - 15:30
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   Ninety Minutes with Ninette

   Exeter

   Ninette Hartley reads from her memoir 'Dear Tosh' followed by a Q&A session. The book is a mother's story of love, grief and acceptance. Tosh died at the age of 27 in 2011 and this book was written by Ninette for her son as a tribute on the 10th…

   Dates

   From:

   28 Oct 2021Open 14:30 - 16:30

   

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   Exeter Literary Festival: Rosemary Griggs Presents "Katherine Champernowne"

   Exeter

   As a partner-event of Exeter Literary Festival, Rosemary Griggs will present "Katherine Champernowne-a remarkable Devon woman". Drawing on her research Rosemary will explore the life and times of Katherine and her family in sixteenth century Devon.…

   Venue

   St Nicholas Priory, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   3 Nov 2021Open 13:00 -

   

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   Exeter Literary Festival: Tudor Rebellions In 1549 By Ed Fox

   Exeter

   As a partner-event of Exeter Literary Festival, Ed Fox is coming back to the St Nicholas Priory to explore the tumultuous times of change known as the Commotion Time. In this talk, Dr. Fox will talk about his new book "The Commotion Time: Tudor…

   Venue

   St Nicholas Priory, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   3 Nov 2021Open 18:30 -

   

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   Exeter Literary Festival: Lawrence Sail Presents His "Accidentals"

   Exeter

   Lawrence Sail will be reading from, and discussing, his most recent book, Accidentals (Impress Books, 2020). A successor to his memoir of childhood, Sift (Impress Books, 2010), it celebrates occasions and instances seen in the perspective of a whole…

   Venue

   St Nicholas Priory, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   4 Nov 2021Open 18:30 -

   

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   ExeLitFest: Behind the Scenes at The Antiques Roadshow: an evening with Paul Atterbury

   Exeter

   Sponsored by Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood

   For more than 40 years, BBC's Antiques Roadshow has enthralled television viewers with the range and diversity of treasured objects classed as 'antique' and the guessing game surrounding their value.…

   Venue

   Exeter Library, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   5 Nov 2021Open 19:30 -

   

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   ExeLitFest: Celebrating Exeter

   Exeter

   Exeter has the most vibrant history community in the South West but it is hard to keep up with the outpouring of recent research. Join us for a lively debate as two of the county's most eminent historians discuss some of the most exciting…

   Venue

   Exeter Library, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   5 Nov 2021Open 16:00 -

   

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   Exelitfest: Families

   Exeter

   Two local authors bring very different perspectives to a topic close to everyone's heart: families and how to survive them. Sarah Turner is a mum of three. Frustrated with the lack of honest parenting commentary available online after having her…

   Venue

   Exeter Library, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   5 Nov 2021Open 09:30 -

   

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   ExeLitFest: Feelgood Fiction

   Exeter

   Everyone loves penguins.  The success of Exmoor author, Hazel Prior's second novel *Away with the Penguins*is proof of that! Inspired by the adventurous spirit of elderly people, her concerns for the environment and, of course, penguins, it hit the…

   Venue

   Exeter Library, Exeter

   Dates

   From:

   5 Nov 2021Open 11:30 -

   

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    ExeLitFest: Historical Fiction I

    Exeter

    Described as an expert writer at the height of her powers, K J Maitland discusses with Senior Librarian, Karen Huxtable, *The Drowned City*, the first in her exciting new series.

     

    Set in 1606, a year to the day that men were executed for…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    5 Nov 2021Open 14:00 -

    

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    ExeLitFest: Displaced People I

    Exeter

    BBC correspondent, Mike Thomson, talks about his book, *Syria's Secret Library: the true story of how a besieged Syrian town found hope*.  *'A unique tribute to the power of books and the unquenchable human spirit'* - Michael Palin. Not only is this…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    6 Nov 2021Open 09:30 -

    

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    Exelitfest: Displaced People II

    Exeter

    *Kololo Hill: 'A novel about home, about belonging and exile; a compelling and complex insight into a recent past that still resonates.'* - Irish Times. In 1972 all Ugandan Asians were ordered to leave the country in ninety days. They must take only…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    6 Nov 2021Open 11:30 -

    

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    Exelitfest: Fair Cop Unleashed: An Evening With Alfie Moore

    Exeter

    **Event sponsored by Foresight Financial Planning**

    Join BBC Radio 4's cop-turned-comedian Alfie Moore for his latest stand-up tour show. *Fair Cop Unleashed* is based on a dramatic real-life incident from Alfie's police casebook. Relive with him…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    6 Nov 2021Open 19:30 -

    

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    Exelitfest: Historical Fiction II

    Exeter

    Jane Johnson is a best-selling author of historical novels often flavoured with her intimate knowledge of North African landscape and culture, having married a Berber tribesman in 2005. Her latest novel, *The Sea Gate*, is set in Cornwall during…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    6 Nov 2021Open 14:00 -

    

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    ExeLitFest: The Fellowship of the Ring

    Exeter

    Twenty years ago, *The Fellowship of the Ring*, the first of the movie trilogy of *The Lord of the Rings,* was released. Conceptual designer Alan Lee and Jane Johnson, J.R.R. Tolkien's editor at Harper Collins, and author of the film's Companion…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    6 Nov 2021Open 16:00 -

    

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    ExeLitFest: Crime and Thrillers

    Exeter

    How? Who? When? What if? But? No question will remain unanswered in this lively and insightful discussion about all things relating to crime fiction from a stellar panel of writers who are right at the top of their game. From Ann Cleeves' inimitable…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2021Open 14:30 -

    

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    ExeLitFest: International Bestselling Crime

    Exeter

    Nordic Noir is a phenomenon which originally burst into the limelight with *Girl with a Dragon Tattoo* and *The Killing* and has refused to slink back into the (menacing) shadows ever since. And it is a genre embraced by writers and readers from a…

    Venue

    Exeter Library, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    7 Nov 2021Open 12:30 -

    

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    John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

    Exeter

    He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political…

    Venue

    Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    10 Nov 2021Open 19:30 - 21:30

    

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    Brown Baby: an exploration of personal heritage and identity with Nikesh Shukla

    Exeter

    Join us as acclaimed novelist and writer Nikesh Shukla explores themes of personal heritage and identity in his memoir, *Brown Baby*. More details about this event will be released soon - book now!

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    Nikesh Shukla is a novelist, short story…

    Venue

    Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    12 Nov 2021Open 18:30 -

    

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    Life Writing: What You Need to Know with author Tom Cox - Quay Words short writing course

    Exeter

    In this five week course, Tom Cox, using the experience he has gained as the author of eleven non fiction books, several newspaper columns, one novel and one collection of short stories, will guide you through the inner landscape of life writing.…

    Venue

    Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    13 Nov 2021Open 11:00 -

    

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    Masterclass: Memoir Writing With Nikesh Shukla

    Exeter

    In this three-hour masterclass you will have the chance to dive into memoir writing with author Nikesh Shukla. This masterclass will explore techniques to address personal heritage and identity in your writing. Nikesh's recent memoir *Brown Baby*…

    Venue

    Custom House Visitor Centre, Exeter

    Dates

    From:

    13 Nov 2021Open 14:00 -

    

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