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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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The Bookery is delighted to welcome acclaimed author Nick Harkaway for a very special event celebrating the publication of his highly anticipated new thriller, The Taper Man, the latest novel featuring John le Carrs legendary spy, George Smiley…
Budleigh Salterton
This years extraordinary read has been described as a love story with the pulse of a thriller. Reece Witherspoon called it 'a story I couldn't put down' and it has already become a bestseller, with a screen adaptation on the way.
Exeter
Exeter’s poetry platform presented by Chrissy Banks and Matt Bryden.
Each month we host a new headlining poet.
Budleigh Salterton
Back by popular demand.
Festival interviewerClare Clark has a secret - shes been identified as being in the top 5% of The Times crossword solvers in the country.
Aimed at beginners, her workshop will gently guide you through how to read a clue,…
Budleigh Salterton
Were thrilled that prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of The Escape ArtistJonathan Freedland comes to Budleigh for our first Non-Fiction Festival Read!
The Traitors Circle became an instant Sunday Times bestseller and tells the…
Budleigh Salterton
What makes a great history book impossible to put down and what should you read next?
Join author and Budleigh based history enthusiast Andrew Chatterton for this specially curated, interactive session exploring the very best in history writing,…
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Discover Exeter’s urban nature trail: the Green Circle, a 12-mile circular walking route that connects diverse neighbourhoods, leafy suburbs, and hidden heritage
Summer has well and truly arrived in Exeter, and come rain or shine there's lots going on across our city to keep everyone entertained.
Exeter became the only UK destination in 2019 to be awarded UNESCO City of Literature status, recognised for its 1,000 year unbroken history of making books and popularising reading since the early 13th century.
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