The Suffolk Book League is a local literary group with a difference! Founded in 1982, we promote the pleasures of reading by bringing popular and distinguished writers to speak in Ipswich and the surrounding area as well as supporting a wide range of literary-related community projects. To us, reading matters.

The 2013 programme is available from our Events page and we are fortunate to have been able to welcome a wide range of well-known speakers to the county over the last 30+ years. Go to About Us for a detailed list of past speakers and further information about the diverse activities of the Suffolk Book League.

You can join the Suffolk Book League at any of our meetings, via this website or by email/post. Although you do not need to be a member in order to attend our events, annual membership ensures that you receive the quarterly journal Book Talk and reduced price entry to the monthly talks as well as a range of other benefits.

The Suffolk Book League was also involved in the sponsorship of Literary Suffolk, a booklet showcasing Suffolk's literary heritage. Currently out of print, it is hoped that a new version of this publication will be produced in the near future.

Our Links page promotes other local literary events, book groups, connections and organisations.

We are grateful to the following Suffolk organisations for their support: The Ipswich Institute, St Joseph's College, Gotelee Solicitors and Waterstones in Ipswich.

Click here for all our latest news and for details of local literary events.

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