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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