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  • Event times:
    • Start : 10.00am | End : 3.00pm
  • Venue : Pavilions Teignmouth - Foyer
8th November

Pavilions Teignmouth is pleased to announce it's third annual Book Fair.

Running from 10am to 3pm in our main foyer, this event includes:

  • Local Authors
  • Independent Booksellers
  • Children's Books

Stalls include:

Postscript Books

First Draft Books

Teignmouth Writers

Poetry for Pleasure Dawlish

Andrew Bartlett - Author of books on rail and bus transport in the region

More to be announced!

FREE ENTRY

Further information about exhibitors:

Postscript Books 

Postscript Books is an independent bookseller based in Devon, specialising in high-quality, discounted fiction and non-fiction. We offer a thoughtfully curated range for curious readers — from bestsellers and literary classics to more unusual titles in art, history, nature, science, and biography.
 
At the Teignmouth Christmas Book Fair, we’d love to bring a warm, festive bookstall atmosphere with a diverse selection of books and a small range of attractive, book-themed stationery and gifts. Our display will be neat, welcoming, and organised by theme, making browsing easy and enjoyable for all ages. A dedicated children’s section will offer beautifully illustrated books and stories for younger readers.
 
We’re committed to sustainability, using recyclable paper bags and FSC-certified materials. Our monthly book catalogue, featuring 200 new titles each issue, will be available at the fair to support discovery and engagement.
 
We see the Teignmouth fair as a valuable opportunity to connect with local readers and share the joy of books this festive season.
 
www.psbooks.co.uk
 
First Draft Books
 
First Draft Books is an independent bookshop for curious readers based in Bovey Tracey. We opened our brick-and-mortar shop in January 2024 with the belief that there is a book for every person Our small but eclectic selection reflects that. 
 
But we are more than just books – though that’s our first love. From reading socials to book talks, supper clubs to book clubs, we support our community to discover something new and celebrate the joys of reading together.
 
At the Book Fair, we would bring along a mix of young reader, fiction and nonfiction that we hope would surprise and inspire Teignmouth’s readers.
 
 
Teignmouth Writers
 
Founded in late 2023, our group has grown to 25 local members, ranging from journaling enthusiasts to published authors.
 
We’ve covered topics like social media, marketing, self-publishing, financing, book promotions, and the art of writing, editing and typesetting.
 
We are a lively and friendly group who meet monthly over coffee and biscuits, where we chat about all things creative and writerly. As of June, we’ve also launched a weekly silent writing group in Teignmouth—a peaceful two hours to write, reflect, and enjoy a good cuppa (and maybe a slice of cake).
 
There will be publications from seven authors available at the Teignmouth Writers' book stalls on the day of the Fair.
 
 
 
 

Poetry for Pleasure Dawlish 

All books have been written by local authors who are members of ‘Poetry for Pleasure Dawlish’. We are an informal group of poets who meet once a month in Dawlish.

We will be launching our new poetry collection entitled, “Poetry for Pleasure: an anthology”. The book features a collection of poems from 14 members of our local group of poets.

Also on sale:

  • Two Poetry books by David Pickton, “Loves Longings Linger” and “Anya’s Christmas Angel” – a children’s Christmas poem and activity book – an ideal Christmas gift.
  • Two poetry books by Susannah White, “Suncatcher” and “Light Verse”, a brand new poetry book just released in September.
  • A trilogy by Susan Bedford writing under the pen name Lynne Pearl – “Thiel”, a three part novel; book 1, “One Step in Front of Another”, book 2, “Remaining Still” and book 3, “Sea Journeys”.
  • Three other books by Lynne Pearl, “Hepsibah the Cat and Bella the Beautiful”, “Des and the Whale” which is set at sea in Cornwall, dealing with present day migration, and her latest book, “The Owl’s Promise”.

www.facebook.com/PoetryDawlish

Andrew Bartlett

Writer of the following publications:

Devon Metro - The county's railways since 201. A description of the main lines and branches in Devon, profiles of all Devon's stations and other key locations, along with details of planned upgrades and future developments. Over 180 potographs with ca[ptions and brief line histories - published June 2025.

Western National - A journey in colour 1983-2003. A modern history of the company whose operating area covered most of Devon and Cornwall, from National Bus Company days to the First Group ear and everything in between. Over 250 photographs and informative text and captions, published in 2020.

Buses Along the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Poole Harbour via Lands End - A journey along the Coast Path but using the bus routes that run closest to it. OS maps are given for each section, details of tourist attractions along the way, and a selection of photographs - of buses and coaches spanning almost 100 years of service, and of the scenic delights encountered on the Path. Described by one reviewer as "great fun". Published in 2020.

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