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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewSelf-Improvement Through Reading: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenHow to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] was an absorbingReading provides insights and techniques for both personal and professional development, making it a potent tool for self-improvement. However,evocative and truly enjoyable readthe impact of reading largely depends on choosing the right books to match your objectives. She had To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, making it easier to incorporate learning into Bookbag Towersa busy schedule.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=Need help on how to do a book report? Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and learn to craft compelling reports that impress today!
HelloBook report writing shouldn't be a headache! HowIt's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff almost like telling a friend about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have to wait until the end book but with a bit of the month to find out which books we're enjoyingstructure. 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellHow Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We Read|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere With technology gradually encroaching on every area of our lives, the racecourse change extends to literature as well in . This brings serialized stories into focus, which overtook our reading habits with its stages, or 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 authors will write, publishers, promote, and readers experience these works. The rise of digital platforms and book writing apps (e.g. [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2https://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]) by Leigh Russell|Race to Death]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersare at the forefront of this change.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Sue thought that [[Snug by Matthew Tree|Snug]] was a deceptively simple novel We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with unsuspected layrsthe best of traditional publishing. It left her thinking about Here's our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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Hi, hello and we hope all is well with you. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And it's time for the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books to come. 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill thought that enjoyed [[The Leopard of Dramoor Radio Free Olympia by P De V HencherJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] had an intricate , a story blending prose and interesting plot poetry with a vivid sense themes of time ecology, folklore, love and placeloss. She had didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for the author when he popped in to see usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawFull Guide|summary=JillFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's not easily impressed a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand people of all ages and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government by Ed Straw]]backgrounds. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag TowersIt allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.}}
{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2014 Newsletter|summary=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 writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore.
Ok. HiSo, get ready for an adventure. We hope all This journey is well with all of younot just about castles and wizards. World news this month has been It''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopelesss also about the craft of writing. We donYou't have any answers here at Bookbag but we do wish peace for all people in every country ll learn to use language and we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words of the proverb, imagination to walk make a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else's eyesrich, to put ourselves in someone else's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-togethervaried story. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring who knows what unexplored realms you this month's newsletter. ll discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To The QueenBest Practices|summary=Her Majesty Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does not do interviewsit expose you to new words and their meanings, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and waved a curtsy when The Queen using them correctly. With the rise of Twitter made language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a royal visit to Bookbag Towerstried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund
|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 to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!]] that she was tempted to give it a go - and she hasn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she had a few questions to ask.
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|title=Jim3 Things You Didn's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Yearst Know About Ghostwriters|summary=We couldnHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it't believe it when we realised s no surprise that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbag. Time goes there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so quickly when youI're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose m hoping to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Doing It The Lensky Connection by Melvin BurgessConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] was , a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boysthriller set primarily in Russia. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Hi, hello, how 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 're constantly amazed at the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part quality of the established London Film self-published books which come our way and Comic Conwe've seen some real gems in 2022. Curated by Malorie Blackman Here they are, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite booksin alphabetical order, 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 a staggering success. 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!author:
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|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Should Know About Writing Historical FictionLiterary Agents|summary=Ani thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fictliterary-agent/ghost story with get yourself a murder investigation slipped in literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for good measure presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a satisfying novel that's worth every penny -query-letter/ query letters] andstarted getting responses, indeed, every moment spent in its companythese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainMost Important Things to Know|summary=On Lolita, a warm summer's day Sue sat highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the garden and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkin]]. There were quite a few questions she wanted most important things you need to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towersknow about it.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About Stylish Restaging of The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Condiscussed for many years. 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 Its current running in Earls' Court 2, was theaters has received a staggering successrather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Hamilton
|summary=Sue was blown away when she read [[Stalemate by Alan Hamilton|Stalemate]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it ''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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S Blackman
|summary=Jill thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake]] was a super-fun adventure and she had quite a few questions when author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High teachers will be able to understand and Dry]] particularly because it was very differet to her last novel. Sarah chatted explain to us about children the books.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hello there! We're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .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 madsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Jim went to the launch If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[PopularA Bookbagger's View: Vintage Wisdom for What it's like to be a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenenreviewer|literature]]. We insisted Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that he tell us all about we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and 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 reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue was impressed by absolutely riveted to [[Vortex Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Matt CarrellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the opportunity to ask the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to missknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's coming top ten consisted of age [[Riccarton Junction: 1 by W Scott Beaven|crime story]] about the temptations and troubles facing young peopleeleven books (maths never was our strong point... She had quite ) but this year we're going to have to make it a few questions for the baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author when he popped in to see us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Jim thought Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topicsopinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him inrecommendations found. He and Rebecca had lots But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to chat about when she popped into Bookbag Towersmake your mark as a book reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Kicking off Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. You'll find all the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here].
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers 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 few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to chat dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuffdiscover 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 Robin LloydGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Rough Passage Gerry Brown is so keen to London: A Sea Captainsee people geting involved that there's Tale, a Novel by Robin Lloydfree digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and was intrigued by the background to the story. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Robin popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=commentslists|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV ShowTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=One In this strangest of Jimyears we's favourite authors popped ve been delighted by the self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in to chat to us about the screen version same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, eleven books and what here they 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 alphabetical order by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blair's third wayauthor...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue was so impressed by [[Bone Jack The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Sara CroweOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestthat she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. He really couldn't wait Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Sara Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainAndrew Hampshire|summary=Jim loved Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[A Kiss In The Dark Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Cat ClarkeAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and he how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had quite a few questions for Cat lot to chat about when she popped in to see ushe dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jim canIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't stop talking about have the [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates by Clementine Beauvais experience to properly judge what is respect and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade Mysteries]] so he was delighted when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in to see uswhat is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Robert thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult far back in time to review without giving away too much of see huge developments in technology. For example, the plot - smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but he had lots if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of questions ready when the author popped in to see ustouch.
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=SallyArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=A Baker's hoping that she wonDozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't need a stack Go Out|summary= Are you running out of 'how inspiration for what todo with the kids when they can' books and that she'll be able to indulge herself with some excellent books. t go out? We're just wondering how sheve come up with a baker's going dozen of books to get them all there!give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and down they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day], which took place earlier this monthsame genres. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St Johntop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, David Melling. There's even a Horrible History in therealphabetical order by author. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thing.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Lauren St JohnBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of the best series for tweens and younger teensWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. He was delighted when author Lauren St John popped in to see Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerMelanie Martin|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, Sue|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's not renowned for her love testament of Manchesteranguish, but she was impressed by the way the city came across endurance and devotion in [[The Baby and the Brandy occupied Amsterdam by Robert ParkerMelanie Martin|The Baby War and the BrandyLove: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] the first book Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a planned new series by Robert Parkerhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions read and was delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with age began when he was in his twentiesaffect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2014 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hey! How are Ever felt that you? Guess what? We have exciting news to report! You'll remember that we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year ve hit a couple of months ago. Well, now we can share our excitement that one of them brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has been picked up for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the men, women and children in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their lives. And it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy of the book if eight tips yo get you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towerswriting again.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]. Jill got to do Choosing the review, but Robert top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at the front of the queue with the questions when Jane popped just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in to see usalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Leila SalesBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give [[This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your Life]] a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldnOne of the finest storytellers you't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales when she popped ve never heard of, who died in to see usSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom AveryMelissa Leet|summary=Robert thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[My Brother's Shadow Landslide by Tom AveryMelissa Leet|My Brother's ShadowLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a well-written story about a young girl grieving for her older brotherdebut novel. He She had quite a few questions for Tom Avery Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, and, of course, a good book or two. We wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading our ramblings every month and so we have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribers. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soon.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About EavesdroppingA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue loved [[''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and she was fascinated when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsDaniel Peltz|summary=Both Jill and Robert were impressed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Love in Revolution The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by B R CollinsDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] but it . There was Robert who won the battle a lot to ask the questions chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20132017|summary=We've Choosing the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone top ten self-published books we read in what2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's a very tough market and each year we pick the our final top ten books which stood out for us. These are the ones we loved in 2013alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonChit Dubey|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom Conlon's was quietly impressed when she read [[I Am A Giant (Tiny the Giant) by Dom Conlon and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale Meditation by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall TaleChit Dubey]] and she as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was eager to chat to the author delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=We Peter thought that [[In Bloom The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Matthew CrowElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|In BloomThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainGabe Riggs|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, Luke thought that [[I Punk Love Lucid Foucault by Mark Lingane|I Love LucidGabe Riggs]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedywas an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. Ani wasn't There was a lot to talk about to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestSandra Aragona|summary=Robert thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Skulk Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Rosie BestSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was of life as a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plotdiplomatic spouse. He There was delighted a lot that she wanted to ask about when Rosie Sandra popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Time Trap The Cossack by Richard SmithK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was a riproaring adventure and loved as it restored her faith in the real locations and the book's interactive websitethriller genre. She had quite a few questions 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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Hi, hello and how the devil are you?
Did you know that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the [http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers' Association]? To celebrate, they held a poll to find the greatest crime writer, crime series and crime novel. The fantabulous [[The Grand Tour: Letters and photographs from the British Empire expedition by Agatha Christie and Mathew Prichard (editor)|Agatha Christie]] topped the ratings for greatest writer with her novel ''The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'' as the greatest novel. [[Eliminate the Impossible: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page and Screen by Alistair Duncan and Steve Emecz|Sherlock Holmes]] was the greatest series. No surprises then, but it shows how much Christie and Conan Doyle are a part of our national pride and discourse.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was completely captivated by found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Room Beyond Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stephanie ElmasStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and there was quite a lot an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to talk about know more when Stephanie Stuart popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerWes Stuart|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Gravity Between Us My Name is Sam by Kristen ZimmerWes Stuart|The Gravity Between UsMy Name is Sam]] and delighted he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when author Kristen Zimmer he popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The House Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sebastiana RandoneB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was genre busting and she had quite a few questions for the author real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerAnnie Ingram|summary=Robert Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed something of a relief when he read Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[The Gravity Between Us Conversations with Kammie by Kristen ZimmerAnnie Ingram|The Gravity Between Usbook]] and delighted . There was a lot to talk about when author Kristen Zimmer she popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryStephan Santiago|summary=Robert thought that Julie Berry's exploration of the story of a voiceless girl Ani was worth reading. He had quite a few quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and there were several points she wanted to raise discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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