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:
Clip 1
Isle of Man population edges upward to 84,975 as migration drives growth
Report shows early-career exodus persists while young families and health sector workers bolster numbers
More services to be temporarily relocated from Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital
Manx Care says it's due to an ongoing pest control problem
MAIB investigation into fatality aboard Manx registered bulk carrier
A crewman died after going overboard
Friday evening sailings subject to possible disruption or cancellation
A final decision will be made by the master by 9am on Friday morning
