Literature

Sidmouth author Graham Hurley is set to hold an event at the Sidmouth Library.

Local author publishes new wartime thriller

Somerset Council and SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK have collaborated with author Ben Pulletz, to launch the competition, named Luna and friends’ great food waste recycling journey

Somerset Council and SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK have collaborated with author Ben Pulletz, to launch the competition, named Luna and friends’ great food waste recycling journey

Recycling-themed story writing competition launched for Somerset children

Letter: The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge begins

Letter: The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge begins

Letter: Summer Reading Challenge for children

All human life is there

All human life is there

Somerset author deals with love and betrayal in recent novel

One of the week's highlights included comedian Suzi Ruffell at the McMillan Theatre, who entertained the audience and spent an hour afterwards signing copies of her debut book, Are We Having Fun Yet?

One of the week's highlights included comedian Suzi Ruffell at the McMillan Theatre, who entertained the audience and spent an hour afterwards signing copies of her debut book, Are We Having Fun Yet?

Huish Episcopi bookshop celebrates Independent Bookshop Week

Storytellers will gather in The Black Cat on Wednesday, July 2

Storytellers will gather in The Black Cat on Wednesday, July 2

Cultural Events

Weston-super-Mare pub to host storytelling evening

Mr Burton grew up near Glastonbury and now lives in Toronto, Canada

Mr Burton grew up near Glastonbury and now lives in Toronto, Canada

New queer-led fantasy novel rooted in Somerset myth released

Memories from the Future is Ms Baggott's third book in the Posted in the Past series

Memories from the Future is Ms Baggott's third book in the Posted in the Past series

Exmoor National Park

Author explores Exmoor's history in new genealogical novel

The collection was published on Monday, May 5

The collection was published on Monday, May 5

Somerset man's new poetry collection tackles love, loss, war and peace

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

Cultural Events

What's on in Taunton this week, May 15-21, 2025

Wiveliscombe Community Library.

Wiveliscombe Community Library.

Community rallies to save under-threat library

Former Taunton Conservative MP David Nicholson at Taunton Flower Show

Former Taunton Conservative MP David Nicholson at Taunton Flower Show

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Former MP's new book investigates threats to the West

The visit was an opportunity for Year Three and Four pupils to engage with the author, whose series of books, which follow a class of Year Four pupils, caught the attention of young and old readers

The visit was an opportunity for Year Three and Four pupils to engage with the author, whose series of books, which follow a class of Year Four pupils, caught the attention of young and old readers

Somerset's Weare Academy welcomes author to inspire pupils

Cover art for Cherry Cobb’s books.

Cover art for Cherry Cobb’s books.

Somerset author releases sequel to time-travel adventure novel

The author believes it is important to remind young readers of the past, especially the wartime era

The author believes it is important to remind young readers of the past, especially the wartime era

Somerset author releases sequel to debut novel Will's War

Edward Whitley first became interested in the works of Jane Austen and George Eliot as an undergraduate at Oxford

Edward Whitley first became interested in the works of Jane Austen and George Eliot as an undergraduate at Oxford

Cultural Events

Author to discuss link between two literary legends at Taunton event

The political thriller, titled Mister Nakagami, is a little more than 200 pages long and is described as a

The political thriller, titled Mister Nakagami, is a little more than 200 pages long and is described as a

Yeovil author set to release debut novel Mister Nakagami in May

The celebration will also welcome a variety of writers and artists from the South West

The celebration will also welcome a variety of writers and artists from the South West

Taunton Library to host 'scary' celebration of literacy and art

The 12 contrasting chapters span countries from across the world, from Venice to Batavia, Lisbon to Malacca, London to Bombay, as well as featuring New York, Cape Town, and Singapore

The 12 contrasting chapters span countries from across the world, from Venice to Batavia, Lisbon to Malacca, London to Bombay, as well as featuring New York, Cape Town, and Singapore

New book by former BBC journalist with Somerset ties hits shelves

Mr Billingsley, who lived most of his life at Ashwick Grove in Somerset’s Mendip Hills, was a man of great energy and talent

Mr Billingsley, who lived most of his life at Ashwick Grove in Somerset’s Mendip Hills, was a man of great energy and talent

New biography about influential Somerset figure to be launched

The book documents the history of Somerset friendly societies through the lens of their distinctive poleheads

The book documents the history of Somerset friendly societies through the lens of their distinctive poleheads

New book celebrates unique Somerset tradition

INTERVIEW: Crime writer discusses his beginnings, books and a love of reading

The 1,000-page book had been borrowed from a school library in 1886

The 1,000-page book had been borrowed from a school library in 1886

When a Taunton woman returned her grandfather's book 130 years late

Cover of the book Lights On Learning

Cover of the book Lights On Learning

Author's new book to unlock children's potential

Nina Dodd with her new book

Nina Dodd with her new book

New children's ghost book set in Exmoor village

Nature photographer turned author releases new children's book

Wellington author's second novel hits store shelves

The Echoing Shore by Jason Mann

The Echoing Shore by Jason Mann

New award-winning mystery thriller by Taunton author

Ursula Clare Franklin, from Quantock Hills, has released Mission Penguin

Ursula Clare Franklin, from Quantock Hills, has released Mission Penguin

Widow's penguin adventures chronicled in new book

Minehead book launch for unique Dunster tale

Minehead book launch for unique Dunster tale

Minehead book launch for unique Dunster tale

The last of three Luke Wright shows is at Chard Guildhall in November

The last of three Luke Wright shows is at Chard Guildhall in November

'Bad boy of poetry' to perform three shows in Somerset

Fern Britton and her new book 'The Older I Get'.

Fern Britton and her new book 'The Older I Get'.

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Fern Britton visiting Somerset to speak on new memoir 'The Older I Get'

Festival Directors: Emma Mercer, Liz Pike, Marcus Bishop, Adam Burgan (left to right). Fern Britton (inset).

Festival Directors: Emma Mercer, Liz Pike, Marcus Bishop, Adam Burgan (left to right). Fern Britton (inset).

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Yeovil Literary Festival is 'bigger than ever' for 2024 — kicking off this week!

The Tale of the Dunster Dragon

The Tale of the Dunster Dragon

New book brings Dunster Dragon legend back to life

Robert Harriman was a first-time author at 71 - and now wants to write a second

Robert Harriman was a first-time author at 71 - and now wants to write a second

Taunton author aged 71 proves it's never too late to chase your dreams

The School Literacy Network's (SLN) annual poetry competition for primary schools

The School Literacy Network's (SLN) annual poetry competition for primary schools

Pupils get their animal poems published in new book

It will run throughout October!

It will run throughout October!

Free Black History Month exhibition at Shepton Mallet Prison

237 ideas for stuff to do and places to go in Somerset

237 ideas for stuff to do and places to go in Somerset

New book gets you and the children exploring beautiful Somerset

Kaleb Cooper, the Clarkson's Farm star.

Kaleb Cooper, the Clarkson's Farm star.

Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper coming to Somerset

The Children's Book Project aims to tackle book poverty in childhood

The Children's Book Project aims to tackle book poverty in childhood

Shoppers can donate pre-loved children's books to Asda stores

A new novel set to be published later this year has been inspired by the West Country.

A new novel set to be published later this year has been inspired by the West Country.

New novel inspired by West Country to be published this year

The Dark Skies Festival competition is inviting children to craft stories inspired by the park's night skies

The Dark Skies Festival competition is inviting children to craft stories inspired by the park's night skies

Exmoor National Park

Exmoor National Park launch search for young star story writers

Taunton insurance broker launches community book exchange

Taunton insurance broker launches community book exchange

Taunton insurance broker launches community book exchange

P. J. Reed, talking about Heores and Villains at the festival's debut in 2022.

P. J. Reed, talking about Heores and Villains at the festival's debut in 2022.

Wiveliscombe Literary Festival to make much-anticipated return next month

Martock Library has lost funding from the Parish Council.

Martock Library has lost funding from the Parish Council.

Martock Library's funding cut by village's Parish Council

Writer, May Ellis sits at her locally bought dining table, one of the tables that lead her writings in a new direction.

Writer, May Ellis sits at her locally bought dining table, one of the tables that lead her writings in a new direction.

The Clarks Factory Girls at War: author's historical saga set in a shoe factory

Dr Claire Plumbly and her debut book.

Dr Claire Plumbly and her debut book.

Taunton psychologist's new book reveals burnout is a trauma response, not just stress

The esteemed Pam Ayres MBE’s tour of theatres and literary festivals this autumn will appear at Wells in October.

The esteemed Pam Ayres MBE’s tour of theatres and literary festivals this autumn will appear at Wells in October.

Writer Pam Ayres MBE to appear at Wells Festival of Literature

Molly O’Dowd has published her fantasy novel The In-Between, with Arkbound Publishing.

Molly O’Dowd has published her fantasy novel The In-Between, with Arkbound Publishing.

Former Bridgwater and Taunton College student publishes debut fantasy novel

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

Henry Haslam is the author of ‘The Earth and Us’.

‘Writers over the last 300 years have celebrated the beauty of the natural world’

May Ellis and her two books in the Clarks Factory Girls series.

May Ellis and her two books in the Clarks Factory Girls series.

Somerset author celebrates release of second Clarks Factory Girls book

Taunton mum explores greed in new children's picture book

Taunton mum explores greed in new children's picture book

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Taunton mum explores greed in new children's picture book

Babington House in Somerset.

Babington House in Somerset.

Soho’s design secrets: Get the look, just like Babington House

Mum of two realises New Year's resolution with debut book

Mum of two realises New Year's resolution with debut book

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Mum of two realises New Year's resolution with debut book