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|title=How Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We Read
|summary=With 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, 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. [https://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]) are at the forefront of this change.
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|summary= We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony McGowanJeffrey Dunn|summary=Bookbag has always loved Anthony McGowan's work, including Jill enjoyed [[The Knife That Killed Me Radio Free Olympia by Anthony McGowanJeffrey Dunn|The Knife That Killed MeRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and [[Henry Tumour by Anthony McGowan|Henry Tumour]]poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. After laughing throughout his latest work ([[Einstein's Underpants - And How They Saved The World by Anthony McGowan|Einstein's Underpants - And How They Saved The World]]) we couldnShe didn't resist think it was the opportunity to ask him some questionseasiest read, but a rewarding one.
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|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide
|summary=Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and 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 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.
So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft 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 Julie CohenBest Practices|summary=Julie Cohen's [[Nina Jones Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and the Temple of Gloom by Julie Cohen|Nina Jones their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the Temple rise of Gloom]] is funnylanguage learning apps, such as Promova, quirkymany people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, compelling reading remains a tried-and intelligent - chick lit at its best - so we jumped at the opportunity to interview hertrue method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2010 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Hello, hello, hello! How are much do youknow about ghostwriters? Less snowy than when we last spoke? GoodThese professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), so are wewith most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. It's fun for Given the awkwardness a day or solot of people feel toward ghostwriters, that white stuff, isnit't it? After s no surprise that though, it just becomes a slog. We at Bookbag there are clinging to the hope that the fabled barbeque summer comes a year late, and 2010 will be a scorcher. A little bit number of snow and a lot of sunshinemisconceptions about what they do, thatso I's what we likem hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ellie SandallConrad Delacroix|summary=Ellie Sandall's Sue really enjoyed [[Birdsong The Lensky Connection by Ellie SandallConrad Delacroix|BirdsongThe Lensky Connection]] features , a superb rhyme woven around lots of different bird callsthriller set primarily in Russia. It's She had quite a picture book that any young book fan will love, so we jumped at the opportunity to interview herfew questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gary BlackwoodTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Bookbag devoured Gary BlackwoodWe's [[Mysterious Messages - A History re constantly amazed at the quality of Codes and Ciphers by Gary Blackwood|Mysterious Messages the self- A History of Codes and Ciphers]] published books which come our way and couldnwe't resist the opportunity to ask him a few questionsve seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2009 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=FirstlyIf you're all set to publish your novel, an apologyit might be time to [https: if //blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you have visited us 're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and had problems over marketing your book to the last few weeksworld, then we are very sorrythis is no easy task. We had some problems (When you might even call them arguments) with our hosting company and we have now moved 've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to -write-a home that is much more welcoming. It's more suited to our needs -query-letter/ query letters] and we're sure there won't be any more of that nasty downtime started getting in your way of a good book recommendation or tworesponses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Paul HowardMost Important Things to Know|summary=Bookbag really enjoyed Paul Howard's illustrations Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in [[The Penguin Who Wanted To Find Out by Jill Tomlinson and Paul Howard|The Penguin Who Wanted To Find Out]] and couldn't resist American schools. Here are the opportunity most important things you need to ask him a few questionsknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hilary McKayCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Bookbag really enjoyed Hilary McKay's [[Wishing For Tomorrow by Hilary McKay|Wishing For Tomorrow]] (the sequel to [[A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett]]) The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and couldn't resist the opportunity discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to ask her a few questionsfind out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books For HalloweenHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Boo! If our [[Top Ten Books For Children Who Love To Be Scared Silly]] was too... well, scary for you, then Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this is the selection for youscience. There are witches, pumpkins Parents and black cats in abundance, so the littlest ones can join in with teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the Halloween fun, but there's nothing that'll give them nightmares. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.cosimplest mathematical processes using images.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2009 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Hi again If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from Bookbag Towershaving more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. The banner headline Plenty of us have gone through this month: one experience of us had suspected swine flusuddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. Nobody will actually give you There are a diagnosis thoughlot of possible reasons for this, so you lay sweating and shivering on the sofa and take your Tamiflu, but it's something that you've no idea at all whether or not might be able to approach in a number of ways if you'll have want to go through it all make sure that you are getting back into reading again when you actually ''do'' get it. Bah. The other banner headline, But one of the most important parts of course, this is probably that the Booker judges met with our approval this year by giving [[Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel|Wolf Hall]] the big prize. If you haven't read it yetare able to find enough time for reading, you really are remiss. It's an absolutely wonderful book and will stay with that can be harder than you for a long, long timemight initially think.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books For Your GirlfriendThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Whether it's a birthday, Christmas, or just a random occasion Sue was absolutely riveted to tell her you love her, books make great presents for girlfriends. Yes, yes, we know we're playing up to all [[Disaster in the stereotypes with historical fiction, romance, celebrities, Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and lashings of chick lit, but you know sheRandall S Peterson]]. It's going to enjoy them. If itbrilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's an anniversary lives and she's looking to get you a gift too, then make sure to point her livelihoods could be in the direction hands of our [[Top Ten Books For Your Boyfriend]]company boards which are dysfunctional. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag Sue wanted to know more.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books to get for your girlfriend?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books For Your Boyfriend2021|summary=Whether it's We thought that 2020 was a birthday, Christmas, or just a random occasion to tell him you love him, books make great presents for boyfriendsstrange year but 2021 has been equally so. Yes, yes, we know Once again we're playing up to all ve been amazed by the stereotypes with quality of self-published books about sport, music, trivia and everyonewhich have come our way. Last year's favourite secret agent, top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but you know hethis year we's re going to enjoy them. If have to make ita baker's an anniversary and hedozen as we really couldn's looking to get you a gift toot split them apart. Here they are, then make sure to point him in the direction of our [[Top Ten Books For Your Girlfriend]]alphabetical order, by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books to get for your boyfriend?
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|title=How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market
|summary=Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and 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.
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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ian StewartGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Bookbag loved Ian Stewart's Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Professor Stewart's Hoard The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Mathematical Treasures governance and what to do by Ian StewartGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Hoard The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Mathematical Treasuresgovernance and what to do]] and couldnshe 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 few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 't resist evil wins at the opportunity end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to ask him bear in mind, it is still something a few questionsbit fascinating to dwell on. We're delighted And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we did, have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as his answers are fascinating!the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David BarrieGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Bookbag was impressed by David BarrieGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's debut novel, a free digital [[Wasp-Waisted by David Barrie|Wasp-Waisted]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] and couldn't resist the opportunity to ask him a few questionsof this £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books To Drag The Kids Away From Computer Games For Ten Minutes At Least2020|summary=Truth be told, In this strangest of years we like computer games 've been delighted by the self- published books we've read and they're great fun, a good way to let off steam, and man cannot survive on all books which compare well with traditionally-published books alonein the same genres. (What we donWe really couldn't like are Bluetooth headsets providing a constant commentary narrow the choice down any further - eldest Murphy son, take note). There are times when tweens and teens need to be dragged away from the computer games though, and these books will keep them entertained and quiet when youso this year're looking for a peaceful afternoon without an endless barrage s top ten consists of bleeps eleven books and explosions in the background. Some here they are high octane, some are a bit more thoughtful, but they're all gripping thrillersin alphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2009 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=It's been a stressful month at Bookbag Towers. Our host's server 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 major malfunction and we spent several days trying to sort out good business idea of her own so that she could use the aftermath of being hurriedly moved to a new onebook. After much weeping Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and wailing and gnashing of teeth - Jill's children retired Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to their bedrooms with sandbags, and Sue's dogs did much the same - we think it's all ok now. We're very sorry if you experienced an interruption chat to service and we hope you'll forgive us. We promise to make it up to you, we do. Starting with our [[Features|features]] section, which has the low down on this year's [[Man Booker Prize 2009|Booker prize]]. Jill is rooting for the utterly sublime [[Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel]]. What would you like to see win it?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K S TurnerAndrew Hampshire|summary=Bookbag thinks that Kate TurnerTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's t have the background. In [[Before Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Gods (Chronicles of Fate and Choice) Tech that Can Transform Your Business by K S TurnerAndrew Hampshire|Before Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the GodsTech that Can Transform Your Business]] is something rather special Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and we couldn't resist how to get the opportunity most out of it. He and Sue had a lot to ask her a few questionschat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize 2009Winner|summary=We 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 respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have reviews of all the books on the longlist experience to properly judge what is respect and we'll let you know the winner as soon as we hear!what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2009 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We know this is a newsletter about books, and we know that we keep opening with some remark or other about sport. It's completely offThe gap between sci-topic, we know, fi and we're sorry, but we just can't help it, we're going to do it again. Did you see Usain Bolt? Did you? Isn't he just something else? And it's just as well he appeared on our summer scene because August reality is a quiet month for booksnot so big anymore. All the holiday reads are already published (and You don’t have to go that far back in your suitcases, packed for lazy days by the pool) and thoughts haven't quite turned time to the run up to Christmassee huge developments in technology. But there's still plenty out there and we've done our best to bring For example, the the worthwhile to your attention. You're going to need themsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, aren't but if youdon’t have one in today’s society, what with the barbecue summer that never was...you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ben Kane5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Bookbag loved Ben Kane's first two novels - [[The Forgotten Legion by Ben Kane|The Forgotten Legion]] and [[The Silver Eagle Artificial intelligence (Forgotten LegionAI) by Ben Kane|The Silver Eagle]], which bring Roman times to vivid lifehas expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. He mixes history and emotion beautifullyIt comes with so many benefits, making for a sometimes disturbing, but always entertaining read. After being fortunate enough to meet him at an evening at our local library recentlyfrom improving the efficiency of simple, he was delighted basic tasks to be put helping to the sword in Bookbag stylesolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Picture A Baker's Dozen of Books For Overcoming Bedtime Woesto Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Everyone knows Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the cry of kids when they can't go out? We'I want a glass of water!'' Bedtime can be a real problem, ve come up with children not wanting to settle down to sleep, being scared of the dark, or even frightened of being left alone. These picture books address the issues in a gentle manner, helping kids better understand their fears and thus overcome them. Itbaker's not all serious though: there's a good smattering dozen of humour too, which makes them great fun books to readgive you some brilliant ideas. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books for overcoming bedtime woes?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane MitchellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Bookbag loved Jane MitchellWe's novel [[Chalkline by Jane Mitchell|Chalkline]] ve seen some cracking self-published books this year and was delighted to ask her some questions about itthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. It We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's a powerful story top ten consists of a child soldier eleven books and here they are, in Kashmiralphabetical order by author.. It's beautifully written with great accuracy, doesn't flinch from its subject, but maintains a deeply affecting humanity.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2009 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ok, so we lied. Andy Murray didnWriting a book review isn't win Wimbledon. He will one daydifficult, though, and he did well, didn't he? AQA's prediction of doom this month? England will win the Ashes. Titter ye notyou know, but there's hope yet. One half of the Bookbag management isn't too fussed about sporting results for the next are a few weeks though: Jill is off to Tuscany and she just can't wait. One third of a suitcase is dedicated things you need to books, so expect some relaxed-sounding and very generous reviews when she gets back, sated with sun, four cheese pizza and every flavour of ice cream the gelateria has to offerkeep us in mind. Let's get down to business before she bursts with anticipation Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=What's In A Name?The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= Kate Furnivall muses on the difficulty |summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of getting ''justanguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It' s a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the right title for a bookSue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books About AmericaFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=We're posting this top ten in honour of Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the 4th of July publishing industry - and our friends across the pond. Big, brash, bold, ever-optimistic, there's no missing America. Here are our favourite books in which the United States, or parts of it, take centre stage. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books about America? By the way, did you know that the 4th of July is also Liberation Day in Rwanda, St Bertha's day (who dat?!) and Michael Johnson's birthday. We've stolen him away for BBC athletics punditry. Sorry, you can't have him backwider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Books About Weighty Subjects8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Bookbag's certain belief is Ever felt that fiction is perfectly placed to incite topical and philosophical debate amongst the young. It enables them to explore dangerous and painful subjects vicariously, so theyyou're engaged emotionally, but have enough distance to feel secure and safe whilst doing it. We bemoan political uninterest in our teenagers, so what more perfect way than ve hit a good book is there to energise them about the social issues that affect us allbrick wall with your writing? Here are some of our favourites, but there are many, many moreJessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites too?
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|category=listscomments|title=Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=The 2009 Booktrust Teenage Prize longlist has been announced. Last yearWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s winner was [[The Knife Of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness]] and previous winners include [[Henry Tumour by Anthony McGowan]] and [[The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon]]. Teenagers can apply to be judges at [http://www.booktrust.org.uk/Prizes-and-awards/Booktrust-Teenage-Prize Booktrust.org.uk] before 27 July. The winner will be announced in November. Here's what Bookbag thought of the books. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] what you thought too.'Brave New World''?
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|title=Independent Booksellers' Prize 2009Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=The 2009 Independent Booksellers' Prize shortlist has been announced. You can vote for your favourite in independent bookshops around Choosing the UK, until 28 August, so get out there and support your friendly local bookseller! The winner will be announced top ten self-published books we read in September2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's what Bookbag thought of themour final top ten in alphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites too?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2009 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Hi again from Bookbag Towers. ThereOne of the finest storytellers you's some stop press news: Andy Murray's going to win Wimbledon. You ve never heard it first here. What year this might happen, well, we're reserving judgement. Jill's younger son is convinced it's this year thoughof, so make sure you tune who died in. In September 2018 at the unlikely event you're not a great fan age of tennis - and Jill's son thinks this is a silly thing to say, since everyone is a great fan of tennis, and cricket, and football, and rugby - then read on Macduff, we have some great books to talk about this month58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Adult Books That Teens Should ReadThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary=Do you remember your first foray into adult fiction? We certainly do. There's a whole world of grown up books out there just waiting for you, Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it's so excitingwas a debut novel. Quality genre stuff is ideal She had quite a few questions for the child ready to move up a level, and anything involving a young protagonist is also great. Here are our favourite ten suggestions. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites? On the flip-side of the coin, adults will love our [[Top Ten Teen Books That Adults Should Read]]Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books For Your Father|summary=Dads deserve presents. They deserve an opportunity Faiz Kermani talks to put their feet up with Bookbag about how a good book and relax. Whether it be for fatherblue frog is helping Malawi's dayvulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Every child has a birthday, Christmas, or just to show him that you love him, these are the perfect gifts right to buy for your father. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites books for your dad?medical care
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|title=Orange Prize for Fiction 2009Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Dawn Powell didn’t manage to get to the awards ceremony of the Orange Prize for Fiction 2009, ''We could definitely make a flying car – but she did manage to get to that's not the shortlist event at the Southbank Centre the day before (2nd June). She reports on the highlights of the eventhard part.The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Book Recommendations From TwitterersThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary=We love Twitter. ItSue wasn's t expecting to enjoy a novel about a great way to keep in touch with authors and other book fans, hear what they're up to, share what we're up to and find out whatbuilding's going on in the world of books. If you've not already seen the [http://twitter.com/TheBookbag Bookbag Twitter feed], get clicking! Inspired but was surprised by Judy Astley's self-proclaimed (and Bookbag-admired) media-tart cheek, we asked people on Twitter what their favourite Bookbag reviews were. Here's what they said. Huge thanks to just how compelling she found [http://twitter.com/Judyastley Judy Astley], [http://twitter.com/EliseBlackwell Elise Blackwell], [http://twitter.com/RayBeckerman Ray BeckermanThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria], [http://twitter.com/agnieszkasshoes Agnieszka's Shoes], [http://twitter.com/ninadouglas Nina Douglas], [http://twitter.com/steveemecz Steve Emecz], [http://twitter.com/TamsynTweetie Tamsyn Tweetie], [http://twitter.com/BenjaminGlover Benjamin Glover] and [http://twitter.com/JasonMarkCurley Jason Mark Curley] There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Beach Reads For TeensSelf-Published Books 2017|summary=For fear of hearing the dreaded phrase "I'm booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooored" on Choosing the beach this summer, fling your teen this musttop ten self-published books we read list before you goin 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Kerry Here's picked her favourite holiday reads for teenagersour final top ten in alphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Penelope EvansChit Dubey|summary=Bookbag loved Penelope Evans' Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Weight of Water 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Penelope Evans|The Weight of WaterChit Dubey]] and couldn't resist the opportunity as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask her some questions about her workus.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Beach Reads For GirlsMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Ah, summer's here. The sun is shining, the sky is clear, the weather is gorgeous, and the planes flying overhead look mighty tempting. What's nicer than lying on the beach with a book, soaking up the sun and losing yourself in a good book. Kerry's picked her favourite holiday reads for women. Men can check out the [[Top Ten Beach Reads For Boys]]. (Of course, there's nothing stopping men enjoying these choices and vice versa!) Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk Melita Thomas tell us] about your favourites?that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Beach Reads For BoysThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ah, summer's here. Peter thought that [[The sun is shining, the sky is clear, the weather is gorgeous, Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the planes flying overhead look mighty tempting. Whatbest book on leadership he's nicer than lying on the beach with a book, soaking up the sun d ever read and losing yourself in a good book. Kerryhe couldn's picked her favourite holiday reads for men. Women can check out the [[Top Ten Beach Reads For Girls]]. (Of course, there's nothing stopping women enjoying these choices t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and vice versa!) Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbagMartin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marcus SedgwickGabe Riggs|summary=Bookbag loved Marcus Sedgwick's Luke thought that [[Revolver Punk Love Foucault by Marcus Sedgwick|RevolverGabe Riggs]]. It's densely written was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and chilling in every sense of the wordclear, capable prose. We jumped at the opportunity There was a lot to ask him some questions talk about his workwhen Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2009 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hello! Wimbledon has a new roof, did you see? At the rate rain is coming down at Bookbag Towers, itSue loved Sandra Aragona's looking lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as though it's going to be neededa diplomatic spouse. We're still holding out for There was a heatwave though. Last month, we told you lot that she wanted to ask about our new text alert service and asked for feedbackwhen Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers. We've listened to what you had to say, and made some changes}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. There are now four services: BOOKS2U (adults) When the author, TEENBOOK2U (teens)K J Lawrence, KIDBOOKS2U (8-13s) and SHARING2U (2-7s). Each will send just one text a week costing 25p, so you can mix and match what you'd like popped into Bookbag Towers to receive. We're hoping chat to add more services for adults in the futureus, but let's see how you like version two first.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2009Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=WeSue found Start Burrell've been looking at the books longlisted for s book [[Twelve Times To The GuardianMax: One Man's ChildrenJourney to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Fiction Prize 2009 Journey to, and we're impressedRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. Picking the shortlist - never mind the winner - is going She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to be no easy jobus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books About LondonThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=You might not share Dr Johnson's famous sentiment, but London is certainly one Luke enjoyed the combination of the world's - and literature's - iconic cities. It inspired countless noncompellingly-written science fiction books, it is a customary setting which blends themes of a lot innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of popular novels, from Dickens to modern chick-lit, and sometimes it becomes a character horror in its own right. Bookbag selected its very own top ten London books: a list as diverse and idiosyncratic as the city itself. There [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is history Sam]] and crime, politics and literature, and even an alternative London in he had quite a parallel world. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbagfew questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah DyerB C R Fegan|summary=Bookbag was charmed by the unique illustrations and quirky tale in Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Girl With The Bird's Nest Hair Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sarah DyerB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. We jumped at the chance It was a real pleasure to chat to ask Sarah some questions about her workwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Young Readers That Feature a Passage Between WorldsThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary=Magda Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has compiled lengthy conversations with her top ten novels which feature a portal between worlds. In most of cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them, a character from our reality enters an alternative (and often, but not always, a magical) world, but with us in some, the journey is the other way, or both worlds are different from ours. Why not her [[mailto:sue@thebookbagConversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]].co There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.uk tell us] about your favourites?}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michelle LovricStephan Santiago|summary=Bookbag loved Michelle Lovric's Ani was quietly moved by [[The Undrowned Child Returning Home by Michelle LovricStephan Santiago|The Undrowned ChildReturning Home]]. It's a wonderful alternate world historical fantasy, pitting myth and legend against science. We jumped at the opportunity there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask her a few questionsus.
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