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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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Incredibly, Our Beautiful Mess is Adele Parks’ 25th book in 25 years. She talks to friend and fellow novelist, Veronica Henry about this phenomenal achievement. What does it take to write this prolifically? Has her audience changed, or her writing…
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From antiquity to today, gardens have long captured the writers imagination. They are the settings of romance, magic, mystery and sensory delight; places to get lost in or to discover parts of yourself you didnt know you had. Join us as we wander…
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Valentine Low, former royal correspondent at The Times, draws on nearly 100 interviews with senior politicians (including one former prime minister), top civil servants, royal aides and constitutional experts in his provocative new book The Power…
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Sidmouth-based resident Jane Corry is a staggeringly successful Sunday Times bestselling author who has sold more than 1.5 million novels worldwide. Her books are compelling, unputdownable and filled with dark secrets. Her latest page turner, the…
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Helen of Troy. Aphrodite. Circe. Penelope. Contrary to popular perception, ancient history is not all about men. Classicist Emily Hauser wants to shine a light on the extraordinary stories of the women behind some of the western worlds greatest…
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Are you crazy about comics? Then dont miss this chance to make your very own with amazing author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin.
As well as creating your own short story youll also get some brilliant illustration tips and get to listen to stories as…
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