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Visit http://baytales.com Bay Tales Live 2026 happening in Whitley Bay on 28/02/26 tickets available now! Visit our website for the best tickets at the best price. £41.75 for the WHOLE DAY!

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Mar 4

Tickets available now from baytales.com/shop-2/

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 11d

MAKING WAVES 🌊🌊🌊: Stephanie Glencross & Maddalena Cavaciuti of @davidhighambooks will appear @LaurelsWhitley on 27/2/26

Pitch your MS ahead of time for the chance for it to be discussed (anon) on the day!

*open to #baytales26 ticketholders only*

Further into: baytales.com/event/making...

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 13d

Look at the writers confirmed for #baytales26 🤩

Sat 28 Feb, get tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/

@markedwardsauthor.bsky.social @leodora.bsky.social @sarahgovett.bsky.social @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social
@transworldbooks.bsky.social

Headshots of Leodora Darlington, Mark Edwards and Sarah Govett.

Headshots of Alexandra Benedict, Jenny Morris, Kate Bradley & Ruth Ware.

Headshots of Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & Frances Crawford.

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 24d

🥁🥁🥁Author Announcement!🥁🥁🥁

We are delighted to present a panel of debut authors at #baytales26 on Sat 28 Feb

Woohoo for Rebecca Philipson, Tanya Sweeney & @Frances Crawford!

Tickets available now: baytales.com/shop-2/

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 25d

If you’re sad to be missing Bloody Scotland - use the hashtag #notatStirling to be entered into a comp to win some #baytales goodies.

UK only. Closes at 8pm on Sunday, 14 Sept 2025.

#bookstagram #amreading #readersofinstagram

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · 28d

Just over a week to go!
Tickets to #noiratthebar at The Word are free but booking is essential.
theworduk.org/whats-on/noi...

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Dr Tim Rideout @drtimrideout.bsky.social · Aug 26

Very happy with today’s book post:

DEADLINE by @stephmcgovern.bsky.social

I’ll have the great pleasure of chatting to Steph - and the brilliant @ellygriffiths.bsky.social at next year’s @baytales.bsky.social - do join us!

Tickets available here: www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk/events/bay-t...

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Aug 11

Delighted to welcome @alexandrakbenedict.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social Kate Bradley & @ruthwarewriter.bsky.social to #whitleybay on Sat 29 Feb 2026 for #baytales26
Get your tickets now! baytales.com/shop-2/

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 18

We know it can be tough when you feel like you’re the only one not at a festival… if you’re #notatHarrogate tell us what you’re reading this weekend and we’ll pick some people at random to send some goodies to. (UK only)

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 17

If you see a #baytales26 bookmark this weekend, share the other side (the one with the author photos) and tag us and we may have a lil prize for you!! #harrogate #amreading

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 11

Next event…

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 3

Brill! See you there!

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jun 10

Some tickets still remaining.

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 31

Tickets here: www.theexchange1856.com/event-detail...

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 3

Booking now open for this fantastic event on Sat 20 Sept featuring @emmaflint.bsky.social @johnsutherland.bsky.social @vaseemkhanuk.bsky.social @stephmcgovern.bsky.social @fionacumminsauthor.bsky.social @mjarlidge.bsky.social & @chrisewan.bsky.social 🤩

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jul 2

Do join us at #BluesBarHarrogate on Thurs, 17 July from 4pm. Free entry but seats go quick.

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Jun 10

Some tickets still remaining.

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 31

Tickets here: www.theexchange1856.com/event-detail...

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 31

Tickets here: www.theexchange1856.com/event-detail...

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 31

Enjoy! 😍

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 24

Now closed. Winners will be contacted soon! Stand by your DMs.

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Apr 23

Post Bank Holiday Blues?

We are giving away pairs of books from this stack across our social media channels.

Just share this post, like & follow.

UK only, closes at 8pm on 24 May (BST).

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 22

If you’re going to be in Harrogate on Thurs, 17 July and would like to read at #NoirattheBar send us a DM. Expressions of interest close on 19 June & line-up will be confirmed in the following week.

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 8

Fancy seeing Lisa Jewell chat about her new book - Don’t Let Him In - at The Exchange 1856 in North Shields in July? Get your tickets now! www.theexchange1856.com/event-detail...

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 6

To celebrate the release of 'Hunkeler's Secret', we have a full set of this international crime series to give away thanks to our very kind pals at Bitter Lemon Press. Follow us and @bitterlemonpress.bsky.social , like and share this to be in with a chance of winning.
Closes 8pm BST on 11/5. UK only

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Vic Watson-Logan @vpeanuts.bsky.social · May 6

If you’d like to be considered to read at #NoirattheBar in #Harrogate on Thurs 17 June from 4pm, please DM me. Expressions of interest close 19 June.

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · May 4

Thanks to our pals at Hexham Book Festival for letting our @vpeanuts.bsky.social chat to @radiomukhers.bsky.social about his marvellous novel #Hunted

Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Apr 23

Post Bank Holiday Blues?

We are giving away pairs of books from this stack across our social media channels.

Just share this post, like & follow.

UK only, closes at 8pm on 24 May (BST).

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Bay Tales @baytales.bsky.social · Apr 7

Absolute marvels. Thank you for your support.