Booktober at The Exchange

A month-long celebration of writing, reading, and all things books, with talks, workshops, and activities for all ages.

Booktober is back for October 2025!

Booktober at The Exchange was inspired by True Voyage is Return, a unique public creative writing project led by local author Phillip Holyman in October 2024.

Look back at the True Voyage is Return project here.

Our accompanying programme of author talks, writing workshops, family and community days was a massive success. We have therefore decided to make this month of literary celebration an annual fixture of our programme!

Do you love reading and writing? So do we!

Join our book club, attend an author event, hone your craft, and pick up your next read from our Book Exchange.

Explore new worlds. Share ideas. Leave inspired!

A person with curly hair types on a typewriter at a table with a sign that reads "FREE POETRY!"with two people in front of him.

Angela Grabowska

Audience attending a panel at DESIblitz Literature Festival with banners and a screen showing aurora borealis.

Katja Ogrin