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Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, and is now one of 66 cities internationally that have been added to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
Exeter was recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century. Today there are some fantastic literary hubs across the city, such as the Quay Words project, housed at Exeter’s Custom House and supported by Literature Works, where writers and performers are encouraged to try their hand at all kinds of writing or to experience and learn from others' work. Find out more about our UNESCO City of Literature status on our City of Literature blog post, or visit the Exeter City of Literature website.
Uncover Exeter's literary heritage and culture with the Exeter Literary Map. The map was designed by a local illustrator, to showcase the city’s famous literary figures, picturesque reading spots, independent bookshops, and literary landmarks.
See the list below for literary, poetry and spoken word events in Exeter.
A Penguin Books vending machine has been installed at Exeter St Davids train station!
2024 is the 5th anniversary of Exeter receiving its UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature, becoming part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
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Budleigh Salterton
Why are the covers grey? Why the goddess Persephone? How do they choose which books to bring back to life? Persephone Books published its first title in the spring of 1999 and has been shining a light on lost or out-of-print books every year since,…
Budleigh Salterton
Step into the high luxury of the Italian Renaissance with the latest historical novel from critically praised author Sarah Dunant. Join us for a vivid exploration into the captivating life of Isabella dEste, from her early years as the precocious…
Budleigh Salterton
Care, love, grief and loss impacts us all.Tiggy Walker married legendary Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker in 2002 and her beautiful new book, Both Sides Now is an honest, deeply personal portrait of their life together as they navigate career highs and the…
Sidmouth
Would you like to get your book published Whether it's a novel, non-fiction, a children's book or your memoir, this information-packed, lively workshop will help you towards achieving your goal.
It will cover:
How to get an agent - and offer tips…
Haven Road, Exeter
Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)
Location: Upstairs Bar, Topsham Brewery, EX2 8GR
Silent Book Club at Topsham Brewery, every first Wednesday of the month
You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun with TWO…
Budleigh Salterton
How have these machines changed the world and who are the remarkable men behind them? Sunday Times columnist and ex Newsnight Diplomatic EditorMark Urbanformerly served in the British Army and his new book, Tank, takes us on an illuminating and…
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