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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 Francesca Beauman: Persephone Books to your Itinerary

    Francesca Beauman: Persephone Books

    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,…

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  2. Add Sarah Dunant: The Marchesa to your Itinerary

    Sarah Dunant: The Marchesa

    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…

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  3. Add Tiggy Walker: Both Sides Now to your Itinerary

    Tiggy Walker: Both Sides Now

    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…

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  4. Add How to get your book published workshop to your Itinerary

    How to get your book published workshop

    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…

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  5. Add Silent Book Club Exeter to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club Exeter

    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…

  6. Add Mark Urban: Tank to your Itinerary

    Mark Urban: Tank

    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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