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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Preston man banned from the Island for five years
Mohammed Enayet convicted for breaching immigration laws
Commissioner can't investigate health complaint
Not all internal avenues have been exhausted
Still a 'huge stigma' preventing men opening up about mental health
Calls for more investment to prevent people reaching crisis point
Businesses' footfall decreased due to storms last month
Ramsey stores discuss how the weather affected trade
