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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewSelf-Improvement Through Reading: Bookbag Talks To John PiperHow to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro DeoReading provides insights and techniques for both personal and professional development, Rege et Patriciamaking it a potent tool for self-improvement. However, Hibernia Unanimis" (For Godthe impact of reading largely depends on choosing the right books to match your objectives. To simplify this process, King consider using the Headway app – a platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and Countrytext summaries, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions making it easier to ask the author when he popped incorporate learning into Bookbag Towersa busy schedule.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow to Write a Book Report: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownFrom Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The NonNeed help on how to do a book report? Check out our step-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipstep guide at thebookbag. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usco.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello uk and how the devil are you?learn to craft compelling reports that impress today!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2015 NewsletterHow Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We Read|summary=HiWith technology gradually encroaching on every area of our lives, the change extends to literature as well. This brings serialized stories into focus, which overtook our reading habits with its stages, helloor small sequential parts of a narrated story. In this sense, this new approach is doing more than just changing how we read but also how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whicheverauthors will write, it's good to get back to talking about bookspublishers, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25promote,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their and readers experience these works. The rise of digital platforms and book writing apps (e.g. [httphttps://penguinblogwww.cochapterly.ukcom/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of InfinitiesChapterly] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected with ) are at the story forefront of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them knowthis change.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Hi We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there! Spring is in with the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in the airbest of traditional publishing. There Here's a general election campaign onour top ten, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other newsalphabetical order, by author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book Jill enjoyed [[Caring for Shirley Radio Free Olympia by John KempJeffrey Dunn|Caring for ShirleyRadio Free Olympia]] was , a remarkably upbeatstory blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, life-affirming read considering that love and loss. She didn't think it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get oldereasiest read, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towersbut a rewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoFull Guide|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's whimsicallimitations. It's a space where magic is real, poetic [[Beauty mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and Chaos: Slices backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and Morsels face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and she had quite a few questions paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerscraft of writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellBest Practices|summary=Ani Reading is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed one of the different approach most effective ways to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]improve your vocabulary. She'd have loved Not only does it expose you to chat to Lesleynew words and their meanings, but unfortunately she died it also allows you to see them used in 2013context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. FortunatelyWith the rise of language learning apps, Lesley's sistersuch as Promova, Tricia Callow had the answers many people have turned to technology to many of Ani's questionsimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope How much do you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of Discworld the publishing industry (both self- and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terrytraditional publishing), whose stories satirised every aspect with most members of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As public having only ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that Given the film is better than the book. It's awkwardness a polarising volumelot of people feel toward ghostwriters, isnit't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but s no surprise that there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see a number of misconceptions about what readers think: few of us ''ever'they do, so I' prefer the film m hoping to the bookclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesConrad Delacroix|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue really enjoyed [[The Virtuoso Lensky Connection by Virginia BurgesConrad Delacroix|The VirtuosoLensky Connection]] was , a sensitive portrayal of a life thriller set primarily in transitionRussia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when author Virginia Burges he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot We're constantly amazed at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts the quality of the self-published books which come our way and allwe've seen some real gems in 2022. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers.Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McClea3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Sue thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikeshttps://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]] was a long, indulgentand started getting responses, romantic read and she had quite a few questions these tips will help you choose the right person for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersyou.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Leonce Gaiter Lolita, a highly controversial book, is a prolific African not subject to bans in American writer and proud Harvard Alumschools. His writing has appeared in Here are the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesmost important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie of Brothers]] The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and she had quite discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersrather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Hi, hello and Singapore Mathematics is a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one unique way of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you presenting this monthscience. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in Parents and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun teachers will be able to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love understand and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells explain to children the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration Finding More Time For The Last of the SpiritsReading|summary=Jim was blown away when he read If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[The Last A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last us have gone through this experience of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of the Spirits]] possible reasons for this, and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into Bookbag Towers reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to chat about itfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Lucy Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Alan Kennedy|LucyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was a vivid, clever story . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of love, art, war and missed opportunitiescompany boards which are dysfunctional. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit Sue wanted to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing We thought that 2020 was a Bestselling Book strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self- on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused have to write make it a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didnbaker's dozen as we really couldn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about when split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=HiBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, hello and how are you?recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue enjoyed was an enthusiastic reader of [[Black Greek Coffee The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Black Greek CoffeeThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]]and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a series few writers of short stories which look comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the darker side end of Greek domestic life and had quite the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towersbreath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Jill thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Doorhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable read. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Hello! HowIn this strangest of years we's it going? What have you ve been reading? Theredelighted by the self-published books we's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this monthve read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. However, you donWe really couldn't have to wait until narrow the end choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the month to find out which eleven books we're enjoyingand here they are, in alphabetical order by author. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in Sue was so impressed by [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Leigh Russell|Race to DeathOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and he that she wished that she had quite a few questions for Leigh good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when she Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Snug Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Matthew TreeAndrew Hampshire|SnugCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layersAndrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. It left her thinking He and Sue had a lot to chat about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino he dropped into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=HiIn every generation, hello and we hope all is well with youthere are kids who become bullies. SummerThey bully their siblings, what we had of itneighbor kids, is overand their classmates. And it's time for the autumn books release rushThey seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwanThat is self-delusion, Will Selfas most adults are aware, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all but kids don't have new books the experience to comeproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jill thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[The Leopard far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Dramoor by P De V Hencher]] had an intricate and interesting plot the most important technologies in human history. It comes with a vivid sense so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of time and placesimple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. She had a few questions }}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=A Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the author kids when he popped in they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to see usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=JillWe've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's not easily impressed by political top ten consists of eleven books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government here they are, in alphabetical order by Ed Straw]]author.. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasnWriting a book review isn't it? Sometimesdifficult, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag know, but we do wish peace for all people in every country and we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, there are a few things you need to walk a mile keep us in another man's shoes. Books can help us do thismind. Books allow Desiree Villena gives us to see the world through someone else's eyes, to put ourselves in someone else's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletterfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenMelanie Martin|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags endurance and waved devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a curtsy highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit the author agreed to Bookbag Towerschat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflundimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! by Kim Staflund|How Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!]] that she was tempted to give it a go affect the publishing industry - and she hasn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she had a few questions to askthe wider country.
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=We couldn't believe it when we realised Ever felt that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was ve hit a tough job but Jim rose to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Melvin BurgessBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was a funny Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.'Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello, Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children Here's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the final top YA publishers around, the event, held ten in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successalphabetical order by author. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want to read more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|title=Rebecca Mascull James Donald Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionThe Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was a beautifully crafted mesh One of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel thatthe finest storytellers you's worth every penny andve never heard of, indeed, every moment spent who died in its companySeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainMelissa Leet|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into was impressed when she read [[Jam Tomorrow Landslide by Lorraine JenkinMelissa Leet|Landslide]]by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. There were She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag About The UKabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's First Ever YA Literature Conventionvulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was Every child has a staggering success.right to medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue was blown away when she read [[Stalemate by Alan Hamilton|Stalemate]], ''We could definitely make a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between flying car – but that's not the warshard part. Even knowing The hard part is, how it do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped in to chat to us.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by N S BlackmanDaniel Peltz|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There was a super-fun adventure and she had quite a few questions lot to chat about when author N S Blackman Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of football at life. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio madto chat to us.
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|title=Robert James Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About PopularThe King's Pearl: The LaunchHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Jim went to the launch of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]. We insisted that he Melita Thomas tell us all about it.that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenGabe Riggs|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming of age Luke thought that [[Riccarton Junction: 1 Punk Love Foucault by W Scott Beaven|crime storyGabe Riggs]] about the temptations was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and troubles facing young peopleclear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganSandra Aragona|summary=Jim thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Fifteen Bones Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by R J MorganSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was of life as a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him indiplomatic spouse. He and Rebecca had lots There was a lot that she wanted to chat ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyK J Lawrence|summary=Sue loved was delighted when she read [[Being Someone The Cossack by Adrian HarveyK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] - as it restored her faith in the story of a relationship and how early the seeds of destruction were sown. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely writtenthriller genre. There was quite a lot to chat about when When the author , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonStuart Burrell|summary=Kicking off the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. YouSue found Start Burrell'll find all the tour dates s book [[httpTwelve Times To The Max://www.countdownya.com here].}}{{newfeature|category=commentsOne Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|title=Candy Harper Talks Twelve Times To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The Max: One Man''Faith'' Series|summary=Candy s Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuff.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydWes Stuart|summary=Ani Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Rough Passage to London: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel My Name is Sam by Robin LloydWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and was intrigued by the background to the story. There were he had quite a few questions she wanted to ask for author Wes Stuart when Robin he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV Show|summary=One of Jim's favourite authors popped in to chat to us about the screen version of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began with the teenager [[The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] in Thatcher’s Britain and followed him [[Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blair's third way.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweB C R Fegan|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Bone Jack Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sara CroweB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and thought : it was classic fantasy at its finest's a good story with some valuable lessons. He really couldn't wait when Sara popped in It was a real pleasure to chat to uswriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainAnnie Ingram|summary=Jim loved Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[A Kiss In The Dark Conversations with Kammie by Cat ClarkeAnnie Ingram|book]] and he had quite . There was a few questions for Cat lot to talk about when she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneStephan Santiago|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Ani was quietly moved by [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates Returning Home by Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneStephan Santiago|Sesame Seade MysteriesReturning Home]] so and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he was delighted when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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