The Isle of Man is celebrating the written word this month.
Litfest begins on Thursday the 26th, and writers from across genres will be on the Island.
Events include an opening night 'Book Fanatics' quiz, school visits, and performance poetry.
Organiser John Quirk says they are building upon last year's festival:
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Trial of man accused of causing death by dangerous driving starts
Jury of seven sworn-in at Douglas Courthouse
Survey finds those under 40 find it difficult to manage on current income
The Social Attitudes Survey was randomly sent to 3,000 homes across the Island
Ban for driver who had almost four times legal limit of cocaine in system
26-year-old told he'd made 'very silly mistake'
2000 year-old spoon discovered on IOM used to 'tell the future'
Iron Age relic found by metal detectorist in Patrick
Young people given chance to shadow Governor
Emily Bridson the first to experience a day in the life of Sir John Lorimer