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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David WindleTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=After reading [[Spudboy and Chip by David Windle]] Jill wants a potato superheroWe've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. There was a lot to talk about when the Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill thought that enjoyed [[The Grumpface Radio Free Olympia by B C R Fegan and Daniela FrongiaJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] was sweet, funny a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and vividly illustratedloss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenFull Guide|summary=Jill thought that Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It'Confessions s a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of Modern Women'' was both fun all ages and funny backgrounds. It allows us to read explore new worlds and occasionally bawdy to bootface unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. There was 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 lot fantasy novel. You have the power to chat build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and 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 when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers the craft of writing. You'll learn to chat use language and imagination to usmake 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 Tormod V BurkeyBest Practices|summary=Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save Reading is one of the World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World ormost effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]]. There was a lot but it also allows you to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey popped see them used in to Bookbag Towerscontext, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn Bennett|summary=Sue's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have loved turned to technology to spend more time with the charactersimprove their vocabulary. When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite However, reading remains a lot to chat abouttried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About Alternative FactsGhostwriters|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The LiarHow 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's Handbook by Keren David|The Liarno surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit the zeitgeistm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2017 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all? We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone is doing it and probably doing it much better than we could. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, back in [httpThe Interview://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]. Alternative facts are not facts. And thank you, George Orwell, for warning us. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestConrad Delacroix|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's Sue really enjoyed [[Until We Win The Lensky Connection by Linda NewberyConrad Delacroix|Until We WinThe Lensky Connection]] , a dramatized example of Suffragist ideasthriller set primarily in Russia. She's been chatting to us about the power of protesthad quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20162022|summary= ItWe's never an easy job picking our top ten re constantly amazed at the quality of the self -published books of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as which come our way and we've seen some exceptional booksreal gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D Blanchard3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Luke thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Kingdom's End by Charles D Blanchardhttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world of us humans, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog. Luke had quite reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for the author when he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to usyou.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2017 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= HelloLolita, helloa highly controversial book, hello! And a very happy New Year to you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one of you. The world may well be heading is not subject to hell bans in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year and, even if it doesn't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereaboutsAmerican schools. The cast is super and Here are the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If most important things you haven't seen need to know about it yet, then you really should.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books Stylish Restaging of 2016The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= If fiction's not your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for youmany years. As always they're Its current running in alphabetical order by authortheaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens and young adults Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this yearscience. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorParents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= We've quite If there is one thing that a range lot of people could benefit from having more of books in our confident readers category - their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it stretches from the time 's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that children we are nicely not reading on their own right through as much as we used to the point where they're looking at books . There are a lot of possible reasons for teens. we think wethis, and it've got s something for everyone is 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 selection which is in alphabetical order by authorprobably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and they#re all going to appeal to adults Randall S Peterson]]. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and'' childrenlivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorSue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten Children's NonSelf-Fiction Published Books of 20162021|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of the wonderful children's nonself-fiction published books which wehave come our way. Last year've seen s top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year, but here we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= We look Book reviews are a crucial tool for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and here they are in alphabetical order by authorrecommendations 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. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in dear old Blightly Society: Our current crisis of lategovernance and what to do by Gerry Brown, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin Andrew Kakabadse and there is a great deal Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of anger about. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is governance and what to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy do]] and happiness found in reading for pleasure. Reading is she had several points she wanted to discuss with the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= For Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the most part creativity of writers, wehave a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 've avoided evil wins at the end of the big names day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in our favourites this year: mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it's good is a breath of fresh air to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authordiscover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162020|summary= There should be something for everyoneIn this strangest of years we's tastes here: ve been delighted by the self-published books we've read and they're all great fun 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 top ten consists of eleven books and we've presented them alphabetically here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Autobiographies The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Biographies 2016Allen Alexander|summary= We've seen Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a lot good business idea of biographies her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasn't been easy Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoAndrew Hampshire|summary=Olivia thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Crooked Kingdom Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Leigh BardugoAndrew Hampshire|Crooked KingdomCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was all Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that she could want from a book can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and more, so she Sue had quite a few questions lot to chat about when Leigh Bardugo popped in to he dropped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= It's been a rich year for literary fiction In 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 we had great fun debating which were our favourites respect them. That is self- delusion, as most adults are aware, but here they are in alphabetical order by authorkids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We've got some old favourites The gap between sci-fi and some new names reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in this year's selection of our favouritestime to see huge developments in technology. Here they are - For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in alphabetical order by authortoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven Burgauer5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & DrillArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personalfrom improving the efficiency of simple, inspiring & insightful. She had quite a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers basic tasks to chat helping to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they seemed can't go out? We'safe've come up with a baker': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works and which she loves. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots s dozen of questions she wanted books to askgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Seven great reads for the autumn We've seen some cracking self- published books this year and wethey've read them 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 top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The DarziodsWriting a book review isn' Stone]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite t difficult, you know, but there are a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsMelanie Martin|summary=Jill enjoyed |summary=In [[LamelliaWar and Love: The Kingdom A family's testament of Mushrooms anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Gloria D GonsalvesMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] and said that sheMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It'd be glad to s a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read it to any child. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author had lots agreed to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towerswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 Loobna Joomun looks at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here how Brexit is likely to affect the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, publishing industry - and the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulwider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony Bidulka8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked the characters he Ever felt he could invest in. He had quite that you've hit a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenThe Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=We Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''loved1984'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she Choosing the top ten self-published books we read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she 2018 was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'difficult as we' re constantly surprised at just how good some self- and Johnsonpublished books are. Here's writing style put her our final top ten in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsonalphabetical order by author.. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and how are One of the finest storytellers you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix ve never heard of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine died in September 2018 at the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound age of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it out58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithMelissa Leet|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[Words of Power: Volume 1 Landslide by Ritchie Valentine SmithMelissa Leet|Words of PowerLandslide]], the first volume of by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithdebut novel. She had plenty of quite a few questions for the author Melissa when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To S B Charlesabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Jill thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B Charles]] was Every child has a roller coaster of a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped in to chat right to us.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Abi Silver Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=It''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdenthe hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]].super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope youSue wasn're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you t expecting to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said enjoy a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]. She has met authors, been given books, and now is novel about to be featured in Ripleya 's upcoming ''Odd Around the Worldbuilding'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. We like the cut of your jib, Faith There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in despair at 2017 was one of the apparent collapse toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's our political systemfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books are constant!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the books he reads Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [httpHappiness://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip ArdaghLife Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey] and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]as it chimed with her personal view of life. We suggest Simon browses through the She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag children's section. He won't find much Towers to chat to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manus.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past Melita Thomas tell us that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote Mary was a diary in the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny. true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Cold Calling The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Russell MardellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Cold CallingThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was unexpectedly delightful the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and above all, very, very human. She had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreGabe Riggs|summary=After she read Luke thought that [[Smart Punk Love Foucault by Joel Mentmore|SmartGabe Riggs]] Ani realised was an intense, emotional and visceral read that she would never be completely comfotable illuminates and educates with her mobile phone againa strong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for author Joel Mentmore lot to talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieSandra Aragona|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Inside of Me Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Hazel McHaffieSandra Aragona|Inside of Meautobiography]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her motherof life as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the devil are you? Wellauthor, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read nextK J Lawrence, we have plenty popped into Bookbag Towers to recommend chat to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In us, Sue had quite a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agreefew questions ready! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiative.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=Author Quentin Bates Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man'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 [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonWes Stuart|summary=Ani was impressed by Luke enjoyed the world building combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) My Name is Sam by C E RobinsonWes Stuart|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessMy Name is Sam]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She he had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Fox Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There It was quite a lot real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, too.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Annie Ingram|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and she was delighted to be able to review his has shared them with us in her [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo Conversations with Kammie by Michael PronkoAnnie Ingram|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite There was a few questions for Michael lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachStephan Santiago|summary=Stacey thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Returning Home by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for the authors there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when they he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2016 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingto chat to us.
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