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|category=commentslists|title=Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian FictionTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Where do you go when you move beyond classics like We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they'1984'' and ''Brave New World're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here'?s our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= Choosing Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the top ten self-published books we easiest read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author.., but a rewarding one.
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|title=James Donald Talks How To Bookbag About Write a Fantasy Novel: The Death Of Norman BreyfogleFull Guide|summary=One Fantasy has always been our way out of the finest story tellers youreal world's limitations. It've never heard s a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people ofall ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, who died in September 2018 at 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 age magic of 58writing 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.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary=Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet 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 was surprised imagination to find that it was make a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towersrich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|title=Faiz Kermani talks How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Reading is one of the most effective ways to Bookbag about how a blue frog improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is helping Malawi's vulnerable children essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to live safeimprove their vocabulary. However, healthy reading remains a tried-and happy lives|summary=Every child -true method that has a right to medical carebeen used for centuries.
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|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About A Few Of Her Favourite ThingsGhostwriters|summary=''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not How 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 hard partPierce Brosnan film. The hard part isGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, how do you make a flying car thatit's super safe and quiet?no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'': Elon Muskm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel PeltzConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found really enjoyed [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria Lensky Connection by Daniel PeltzConrad Delacroix|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa MariaLensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. There was She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when author Daniel Peltz he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20172022|summary= Choosing We're constantly amazed at the quality of the top ten self-published books which come our way and we read 've seen some real gems in 2017 was one of the toughest jobes we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion2022. Here's our final top ten they are, in alphabetical order , by author...:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Sue was quietly impressed when she read If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[21 Doors https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey]-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to chat the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to us-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's PearlLolita Book Review: Henry VIII and his Daughter MaryMost Important Things to Know|summary= Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was Lolita, a true Renaissance Princesshighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox Crucible is All Show and Martin le ComteNo Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat rather intriguing review. Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe RiggsHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with Singapore Mathematics is a strong voice unique way of presenting this science. Parents and clear, capable prose. There was a lot teachers will be able to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat understand and explain to uschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2017 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary=HiIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, hello and welcome to Octoberit's witterings from all of us here at Bookbag Towers. The list of titles for 2018[[A Bookbagger's World Book Day has [httpView://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41429806 been announced]. So good What it's like to see be a [[Paddington's Finest Hour by Michael Bond reviewer|Paddingtonliterature]] book on there. RIP Michael Bond and his wonderful messages about openness and inclusivityPlenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. But the 2018 list isn't universally popular. Many children's authorsThere are a lot of possible reasons for this, among them Bookbag favourites David Almond and Anthony McGowan, have [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/oct/02/childrens-authors-slam-celebrity-heavy-world-book-day-lineup criticised it] for the 's something that you might be able to approach in a number of celebrity authors it containsways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. Almond says '' It’s demeaning to children, because it But one of the most important parts of this is assuming probably that children don’t read properly.'' What do you think? Here at Bookbag, we are inclined able to agree. World Book Day should feature quality writingfind enough time for reading, not famous names. Even so, good luck to an important eventand that can be harder than you might initially think. Oh, and good luck in advance to all frazzled parents helping with costumes when the big day eventually arrives!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra AragonaGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised was absolutely riveted to [[Sorting Disaster in the PrioritiesBoardroom: Ambassadress Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiographyRandall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of life as a diplomatic spousecompany boards which are dysfunctional. There Sue wanted to know more.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= We thought that 2020 was a lot that she wanted 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 top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towersmake 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J LawrenceHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in Book reviews are a crucial tool for the thriller genrereading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. When But though the authorgrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to chat make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to usfreshen your voice and make a stronger impression, Sue had quite I’ve got a few questions ready!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 Stuart BurrellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue found Start Burrell's book was an enthusiastic reader of [[Twelve Times To The MaxIndependent Director in Society: One Man's Journey Our current crisis of governance and what todo by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart BurrellFilipe Morais|Twelve Times To The MaxIndependent Director in Society: One Man's Journey Our current crisis of governance and what to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Recordsdo]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She and she had several points she wanted to know more discuss with the authors when Stuart they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2017 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Oh manComic books and movies, in general, Bookbaggershave been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. Summer is over. Did you go on holiday? If sohowever, we hope you had a lovely time and got thanks to read a book or two. If you didn'tthe creativity of writers, we bet you have a few writers of comics who have managed to get some reading time in anywayalter this unsaid rule, didn't you? Which summer book did you enjoy evil wins at the most? The latest figures tell us that children are [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/02/young-readers-drive-book-sales driving book sales]. Sales end of childrenthe day's titles rose 16% last year alone. This While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is such great newsstill something a bit fascinating to dwell on. But And, we believe that it does lead us back is a breath of fresh air to discover that drum we like to bang have something different from time to time - the Cover Kids Books [http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gaiman-pullman-support-cover-kids-books-campaign-371596 campaign]. Why does a third of cliché where the market get only 3% coverage in newspapers and magazines? It's hero always emerges as though children, and the authors who write for them, don't matter at all. Do better, British press, do bettervictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes StuartGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Samhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Sue giggled like a child when she In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read [[Henry and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: itsame genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's a good story with some valuable lessonstop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author.. It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie IngramOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk Sue was so it was something of a relief when Sue met author Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her impressed by [[Conversations with Kammie The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Annie Ingram|bookOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]]that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. There Perhaps that was what she was a lot to talk talking about when she Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan SantiagoAndrew Hampshire|summary=Ani was quietly moved by Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Returning Home Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Stephan SantiagoAndrew Hampshire|Returning HomeCreating 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 how to get the most out of it. He and there were Sue had a several points she wanted lot to discuss with author Stephan Santiago chat about when he popped in to dropped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2017 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= Happy AugustIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, Bookbaggers! Here's hoping you get the opportunity and their classmates. They seem to make the most of summer's good weather by taking some time believe that other kids look up to read in the sunthem and respect them. Not that we spend much time sympathising with politicians here at Bookbag Towers That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but oh, poor old Andrea Leadsom! Her slip of kids don't have the tongue - at least we hope it was a slip of the tongue - in referring experience to Jane Austen as one of our greatest ''living'' authors has resulted in [http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/andrea-leadsom-jane-austen-waterstones-throw-shade-a7851571.html much merriment]. ''Anyone know who Jane Austen's agent properly judge what is respect and what is? We'd love to book her for an event,'' said Waterstone's. Teeheemerely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Tessa BuckleyHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations The gap between sci-fi and enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Tessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]reality is not so big anymore. There were quite a few questions for Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers You don’t have to chat go that far back in time to ussee huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2017 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? Well, we hope. The best bit of book news recently comes right after Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman [http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-27/philip-pullman-set-to-name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to name] one of the characters most important technologies in his upcoming novel after a victim of the Grenfell Tower firehuman history. Teacher James Clements pledged £1It comes with so many benefits,500 in memory from improving the efficiency of his former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabisimple, who died in the fire, and hundreds of others added more cash basic tasks to helping to his bid in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction. The whole auction raised £150k. And we don't mind telling you that we shed a few tears over it all. We hope the authorities get their stuff together and show a similar generosity of spirit. We're not holding our breath on the showing so far, sadlysolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib NoorA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue laughed and cried when she read [[Surgery on the Shoulders Are you running out of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on inspiration for what to do with the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a doctor abroad]], touched and humbled by a man who has provided medical aid in some baker's dozen of the most needy parts of the world. She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers books to see usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny RingwoodTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Peter enjoyed [[Cargoes & Capers: The life We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and times of a London Docklands man by Johnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] they're all books which compare well with its memories of life traditionally-published books in the East End same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and stories how the here they are, in alphabetical order by author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us..
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2017 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= Hello you lovely Bookbaggers. ItWriting a book review isn's been a sad and angry month since we last spoket difficult, what with terror attacks and general elections. We hope all is well with all of you and you are all coping as best you can. But we know, but there are going to try to distract you from it all just for a minute or two by pointing few things you in the direction of some great books need to read. When all else fails, books can comfort, right? So let's have some positivity, if only on the subject of books and reading. So here's some exciting news! We have a title, a character and an [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/26/before-his-dark-materials-how-lyras-story-began-exclusive-extract extract] for the first volume keep us in Philip Pullman's new trilogy, out in October. ''La Belle Sauvage'' is the canoe owned by Malcolm Polstead. His daemon is Asta. And you can read an interview about it with Philip Pullman [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rE45VHtSzw here]. As you can imagine, we at Bookbag Towers are beyond excitedmind. Roll on October! And while we're on the topic of young readers, here's some more good news Desiree Villena gives us five tips. [http://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/record-number-teenagers-say-they-enjoy-reading Record numbers] of children say they enjoy reading. A survey by the Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children and young people say that they read for pleasure. Isn't that great?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Isabella DavidsonMelanie Martin|summary=Sue was grabbed by |summary=In [[The Beta MumWar and Love: Adventures A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in Alpha Land occupied Amsterdam by Isabella DavidsonMelanie Martin|The Beta MumWar and Love: Adventures A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in Alpha Landoccupied Amsterdam]] as soon as she started readingMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what it means to be an alpha or a beta mummy she had read and was delighted when she popped into Bookbag Towers the author agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo Driscoll8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue thought Ever felt that [[Seven Days you've hit a brick wall with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but suprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it's more uplifting than your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you might expect from that description! There was a lot to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towerswriting again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2017 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are Where do you go when you, fellow Bookbaggers? We want to start out this month by mentioning not one, but two, good causes. Anna Boatman, along with 29 of her Hachette publishing colleagues have cycled 185 miles from London to Paris, in order to raise money for TWO amazing charities: the Literacy Trust and The PSP Association. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is a little-known disease similar to Parkinsonmove beyond classics like ''1984's that Anna's lovely Dad has been suffering with for 17 years. We think these are great charities to support and if you do too, you can contribute towards them by donating to this sterling effort. Anna's Just Giving page is [http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Anna-Boatman?newPage=True here] and the Hachette team's page is [http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Hachette-Connect-Team here]. Well done, you guys. YouBrave New World''ve more cycling courage than we have!?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[The Grumpface Landslide by B C R Fegan and Daniela FrongiaMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was sweet, funny and vividly illustratedsurprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2017 Newsletter|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How are you? Well, we hope. First up this month, our great friend SF Said reminded us of an important campaign the other day, and we want Faiz Kermani talks to remind you in turn.#coverkidsbooks draws attention to the lack of representative coverage of children's books in newspapers and other media. You can read Bookbag about it here.As this blogpost points out, according to The Bookseller, sales of childrenhow a blue frog is helping Malawi's books overtook adult fiction for the first time in 2014, and they now account for over 30% of the UK publishing market. And yet vulnerable children's books currently get just 3% of all book review spaceto live safe, despite accounting for that 30% of the market. That is an entire order of magnitude of under-representation. We couldn't agree more healthy and we at Bookbag give equal priority happy lives|summary=Every child has a right to adult and children's books. But we know that we are preaching to the converted and we wish that newspapers would make more effort to get on board. There is more to children's fiction than Harry Potter, guys. A lot more. medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Jill thought ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that 's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that'Confessions of Modern Womens super safe and quiet?'' was both fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boot. There was a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyDaniel Peltz|summary=Sean Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was impressed when he read surprised by just how compelling she found [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Tormod V BurkeyDaniel Peltz|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. There was a lot to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey Daniel Peltz popped in to into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Linda Newbery Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestKing's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting to us about the power of protest.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardGabe Riggs|summary=Luke thought that [[Kingdom's End Punk Love Foucault by Charles D BlanchardGabe Riggs]] was an adventurous take on intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a political thrillerstrong voice and clear, capable prose. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world of us humans. Luke had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he Gabe popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2017 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= Hello, hello, 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 to hell in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year and, even if it doesnSue loved Sandra Aragona't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of s lightly-fictionalised [[A Monster Calls Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Patrick NessSandra Aragona|A Monster Callsautobiography]]? It's lovely! As lovely of life as the book - and we rarely say a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that hereabouts. The cast is super and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yet, then you really shouldshe wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= If fiction's not your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books for youSue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. As always they're in alphabetical order by 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and young adults this yearRecollections 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. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorShe wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= We've quite a range Luke enjoyed the combination of books in our confident readers category compellingly- it stretches from the time that children are nicely reading on their own right through to the point where they're looking at books for teens. we think we've got something for everyone is this selection written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is in alphabetical order Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for authorWes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and they#re all going to appeal to adults ''the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan andLenny Wen]]: it'' childrens a good story with some valuable lessons. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorIt was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they area relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in alphabetical order her [[Conversations with Kammie by authorAnnie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan Santiago|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites and here they are in alphabetical order Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by author.}}{{newfeatureStephan Santiago|category=newsletters|title=November 2016 Newsletter|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin Returning Home]] and there is a great deal of anger about. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is were several points she wanted to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found in reading for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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