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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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We are thrilled to welcome back our Quay Words Autumn 2024 writer-in-residence Fathima Zahra to the Exeter Custom House, for this special poetry evening of discussion and readings with Julia Copus.
About Julia Copus
Julia Copus is a poet,…
Budleigh Salterton
Sunday Times bestselling author and literary critic Sinclair McKay delves beyond Churchill’s well-known political moments, examining controversial aspects of his legacy and challenging preconceived notions.
Published to mark the 150th anniversary of…
Sidmouth
Would you like to develop your creative writing skills and meet other writers
This fun, friendly session will offer practical exercises to enhance your writing skills and release your creativity.
Writers at all levels of experience are welcome and…
Crediton
Winner of the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2024 and Winner of the Richard Jefferies Award for Nature Writing 2023, Michael Malay joins us for a very special evening event.
Late Light is a beautifully written examination of the state of the…
Budleigh Salterton
Professor Sarah Churchwell is one of our leading writers on American politics and society and we’re thrilled to welcome her for a special festival event that considers what lies ahead for the US and what that might mean for the UK and Europe.
Her…
Budleigh Salterton
Writer, reviewer and broadcaster Lucy Mangan has used books to navigate the challenges and complexities of this world throughout her life.
From finding her feet as a bookseller-turned-journalist, falling for a fellow bookworm in an independent…
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