Books & Literature in Exeter

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

Great Hall, Exeter

Tom McLaughlin - Alan, King of the Universe

Welcoming the acclaimed Devon author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin for a fun-filled and creative children's event.Join author and illustrator, Tom McLaughlin a…

Exeter Library, Exeter

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Telling Tales: Creative Writing for Kids

This Summer Holidays we're running another Telling Tales! A free storytelling and writing workshop that's Ideal for ages 6 - 1175 mins of great games and fun pr…

Exeter Library, Exeter

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Tom McLaughlin: Alan, King of the Universe

Exeter Library are chuffed to welcome acclaimed Devon author and illustrator Tom McLaughlin for a fun-filled and creative childrens event.

Exeter Library, Exeter

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Uncut Poets

Exeter’s poetry platform presented by Chrissy Banks and Matt Bryden.Each month we host a new headlining poet.

Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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Spork! Poetry Halloween Special

Join Spork! this Halloween for another spectacular & spooky spoken-word event, featuring the annual “Dead Poets Slam,” and the gruesome twosome of silly poetry;…

Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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Writing the History Nobody Taught You

Discover how overlooked histories become compelling fiction in this fascinating free author talk with Diane Hinds, author of Conquerabia: The Struggle for Ident…

Exeter Library, Exeter

Lightbear Lane Lit Lab November

Welcome to Lightbear Lane Lit Lab: a space for literary and cultural pursuits and interests, to share ideas and help them grow.We are inviting our Lightbear Lan…

Cosy Club, Exeter

Book Launch: Ben Smith's Strange Cartographies

Drawing on a tradition of fantastical and speculative travel writing, Strange Cartographies takes us on a journey through imagined landscapes of the past and un…

Bookbag, Exeter

Cbeebies Read and Rave at Exeter Library

Join CBeebies stars and Pudsey Bear for a very special party at The British Library to celebrate BBC Children in Need on Appeal Day!

Exeter Library, Exeter

Brian Bilston - How To Lay An Egg With A Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets.He has publishe…

Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Word Kitchen's Festive Fandango

Word Kitchen proudly present our Festive Fandango December 15th at Exeter PhoenixA Fandango It can be any of the following: a lively Spanish courtship dance a p…

Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

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Spork! Christmas Special

Join Spork! this December for our 7th annual Xmas Show, featuring the usual stockingful of spoken-word talent, some top-notch poets, a brass band, a drag queen,…

Exeter Phoenix, Exeter

If You Were a Supervillain: a Silly Story Workshop

A brilliantly silly event that's perfect for kids aged 6+. Led by Exmouth author Chris McGuire; creator of the hilarious Crooks and Nannies series.Chris' books…

Exeter Library, Exeter