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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 Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country - Festival Fiction Read to your Itinerary

    Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country - Festival Fiction Read

    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.

    Book Clare Leslie Hall: Broken Country - Festival Fiction Read Online (opens in a new window)

  2. Add Arthur Snell: Elemental to your Itinerary

    Arthur Snell: Elemental

    Budleigh Salterton

    What will living on a warmer planet look like?

    Within this century, a new era of extreme weather will threaten Indias ability to grow rice, make it impossible for southern Europes farms to supply the continent with fresh produce, and make building…

    Book Arthur Snell: Elemental Online (opens in a new window)

  3. Add A Cheerful Queer(ful) Poetry Workshop with Kat Lyons to your Itinerary

    A Cheerful Queer(ful) Poetry Workshop with Kat Lyons

    Exeter

    This event is part of the Out There Fringe Fest'26 performance programme, ​supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England​.

    A 75 min poetry workshop on writing about LGBTQ+ identity, experiences and joy, led by…

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  4. Add Amy Jeffs: Arthur - A New Life to your Itinerary

    Amy Jeffs: Arthur - A New Life

    Budleigh Salterton

    How do myths survive and why do we keep remaking them?

    Sunday Times bestselling author Amy Jeffs brings us a reimagining of the legendary king through early medieval and early modern sources, moving through forests, citadels and the Otherworld…

    Book Amy Jeffs: Arthur - A New Life Online (opens in a new window)

  5. Add Helen Bain + Lori Inglis Hall: Hilary Mantel Emerging Writers Event to your Itinerary

    Helen Bain + Lori Inglis Hall: Hilary Mantel Emerging Writers Event

    Budleigh Salterton

    The Daffodil Days offers a rich, multi-voiced portrait of Sylvia Plaths final year in Devon, capturing a rural community on the cusp of change. The Shock of the Light explores the emotional impact of the Second World War through twins Tessa and…

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  6. Add Lord Peter Ricketts: Peace Makers to your Itinerary

    Lord Peter Ricketts: Peace Makers

    Budleigh Salterton

    What if the Second World War was won not just on the battlefield - but across negotiating tables, in embassies and behind closed doors?

    Join Lord Ricketts for a gripping new perspective on WWII with Peace Makers. Drawing on his own remarkable…

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