The Book Market
Since 2021, Exeter City of Literature has hosted a yearly Book Market, working with independent bookshops across Devon to bring Exeter an exciting afternoon of bookish activities.
The Book Market has previously taken place at Powderham Castle, Positive Light Projects, and Exeter Cathedral.
For 2026, The Book Market takes place on Sunday 7th June on Exeter Quay from 11am - 4pm.
The Book Market 2026
The sixth annual Book Market - Exeter City of Literature’s celebration of Devon’s thriving literary scene - takes place on Sunday 7th June 2026!
Indie Bookshops & Vendors
Bookbag (Exeter) | bookonahook (Exeter) Book Relief (Bideford) | Celandine Books (Wiveliscombe) Design For Today (Topsham) | First Draft Books (Bovey Tracey) | Gnash Comics (Ashburton) | Graham York Rare Books (Honiton) | Lavender Menace Books (Exeter) | Seven Fables (Dulverton) | The Bookery (Crediton) | The Dawlish Bookshop (Dawlish) | The Ivybridge Bookshop (Ivybridge) | The Old Queeriosity Shop (Plymouth)
Author Talks
TBA
Free Literary Activities
TBA
The Book Market
Case Study
Discover what we’ve accomplished with The Book Market since we launched the yearly celebration of Devon’s local literary scene in 2021 with our brand new Case Study.
Learn about the importance of free events in the city, how many independent bookshops we’ve worked with, and some of the fantastic feedback we’ve received from bookshop owners and the public!