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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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Does success bring happiness? With unflinching honesty and her trademark off-kilter humour, Helen Lederer reveals the highs and lows of
being a woman at the heart of the 1980s comedy scene. Come and discover the stories behind Helens career that has…
Budleigh Salterton
Nussaibah Younis is one of the most talented new voices in contemporary fiction. Her debut novel, Fundamentally, has been shortlisted for the 2025 Womens Prize for Fiction. When UN worker Nadia takes a job rehabilitating radicalised women, she meets…
Budleigh Salterton
Were delighted to welcomeCharlie Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon to the opening day of the festival as 2025 sees Powderham Castle mark its 700th anniversary. Hell share personal reflections and historical insights into the castles extraordinary…
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…
Exeter
Cost: Free to attend (bring your own book!)
Location: The Hour Glass Inn, 21 Melbourne St, Exeter EX2 4AU
Silent Book Club at The Hour Glass Inn, every third Tuesday of the month
You asked and we listened, so buckle up for double the (quiet) fun…
Budleigh Salterton
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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