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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 Helen Lederer: Not That Im Bitter to your Itinerary

    Helen Lederer: Not That Im Bitter

    Budleigh Salterton

    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…

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  2. Add Nussaibah Younis: Fundamentally to your Itinerary

    Nussaibah Younis: Fundamentally

    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…

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  3. Add Charlie Courtney: Seven Hundred Years Beside The Seaside - The Courtenay Family At Powderham to your Itinerary

    Charlie Courtney: Seven Hundred Years Beside The Seaside - The Courtenay Family At Powderham

    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…

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  4. 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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  5. Add Silent Book Club Exeter - The Hour Glass Inn to your Itinerary

    Silent Book Club Exeter - The Hour Glass Inn

    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…

  6. Add Adele Parks: Celebrating 25 Books In 25 Years to your Itinerary

    Adele Parks: Celebrating 25 Books In 25 Years

    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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