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Literature & Poetry


Larry Lamb to headline inaugural Ipswich Book Festival
Actor and author Larry Lamb has been announced as the first headline speaker for Ipswich's new literary festival launching in October 2025.
Metaphors be with you – the rise of spoken word in Ipswich
An overview of the local poetry and spoken word scene and how it has grown into a thriving, self-sustaining creative community that develops talented writers and performers.
Award-winning authors headline Suffolk's DiscoveReads book festival
Six acclaimed writers, including bestselling H Is for Hawk author Helen Macdonald, will speak at Ipswich's The Hold during a two-day literary event in May.
Ipswich Book Festival to start its first chapter this October
The inaugural Ipswich Book Festival will take place from 3-5 October 2025, bringing together authors, readers and cultural voices in what organisers hope will become an annual event.
Tracy Chevalier and Barbara Erskine to headline Felixstowe Book Festival
The 13th annual Felixstowe Book Festival has secured globally acclaimed authors for its five-day event this June.
Local authors inspire Ipswich pupils at Red Hat Reading Festival
Seven local authors visited primary school pupils across Ipswich during last week's Red Hat Reading Festival.
How a River Gipping shopping trolley inspired Ipswich's latest novel
What started as a poem about a shopping trolley in the River Gipping has evolved into a full-length novel chronicling four decades of Ipswich's music scene.
University students launch spooky Suffolk-inspired anthology
Suffolk Haunts, a collection of eerie tales written by University of Suffolk students, was unveiled on Tuesday night, completing a four-year anthology project celebrating the county's landmarks and stories.
Suffolk author's space turtle tale inspires young readers
A children's book by Suffolk-based author and Suffolk Mind trustee Katerina Budinova is captivating young readers globally while supporting local mental health initiatives.
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