A ten-day literary extravaganza will leap off the page as the second Plymouth International Book Festival gets underway today (Thursday 31 October).
Man Booker Prize winner Ben Okri, comic turned writer Charlie Higson and award-winning author Kate Mosse will top the bill, with renowned regional names and spoken word stars also taking part in events across the city.
Man Booker Prize winner Ben Okri and global bestseller Kate Mosse will be among the big names at the 2013 Plymouth International Book Festival.
Comic turned author Charlie Higson and Gavin Extence, whose debut novel received rave reviews in 2013, also top the billing for the event, which will be held from October 31 to November 9 at a range of venues across the city.