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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this monthWe's releases.Guess what? In 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 agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and ve seen some really helps us all good self- not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation published books this year to one : they're up there with the best of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards traditional publishing. This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it Here's a really positive initiativeour top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Jill enjoyed [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) Radio Free Olympia by Quentin BatesJeffrey Dunn|Thin IceRadio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur serieseasiest read, but a rewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonFull Guide|summary=Ani was impressed by Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world building in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Edenlimitations. It's Planetary Princess]] 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 knew paper into landscapes that there was readers can explore. So, get ready for an exciting series adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to come. She had quite use language and imagination to make a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersrich, 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 Anthony GardnerBest Practices|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and had twists their meanings, but it also allows you to suit every thriller fansee them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. She was impressed by With the serious depiction rise of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertieslanguage learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. There was quite However, reading remains a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towerstried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= HiHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), hello and a very happy February to all our readerswith most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. It's been Given the awkwardness a long slog but we are nearing winterlot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's end and no surprise that's there are a reliefnumber of misconceptions about what they do, isn't it? Weso I're looking forward m hoping 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, clarify three important things 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, toopost.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Conrad Delacroix|summary=Last year Rebecca Sue really enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life The Lensky Connection by Michael PronkoConrad Delacroix|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third bookThe Lensky Connection]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyoa thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for Michael author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The InterviewTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Stacey thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Man Who Drew Triangleshttps: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was //blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folkloreliterary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlythis is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy. She had quite 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 authors when they popped into Bookbag Towersyou.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had Lolita, a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the awful floods, most important things you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingneed to know about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= We've seen some great self-published books this year The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and had great fun choosing our top ten booksdiscussed for many years. Here they are, 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of a year was funny presenting this science. Parents and silly teachers will be able to understand and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSexplain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Finding More Time For Reading|summary=We know If there is one thing that you a lot of people could do your Christmas present book shopping benefit from Amazonhaving more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual books be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that weare not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it've enjoyed over s something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the year. Hopefully most important parts of this is probably that you'll are able to find something enough time for everyone herereading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Dragon's Flight Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's FlightGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was ''FUN. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people' s lives and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towerslivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Wethought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been looking for intelligent womenamazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's fiction that provides top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a good read and we think that baker's dozen as wereally couldn've found some crackerst split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= Happy NovemberBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, Bookbaggers! We hate to be and recommendations found. But though the eleventy billionth people growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornermake your mark as a book reviewer. Sorry, but it is! If you're you’re looking for some bookish gift recommendationsways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to I’ve got a few tips that might help you out. 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=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= We've tried Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to give you a varied selection do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents governance and some have been translated what to do]] and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they are, in alphabetical order by authorpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Comic Books of 2015Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels 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 2015writers, not least because it got us into we have a lot few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'do you remember...?'' conversations! It took quite While it may not be a while great thought to whittle our choices down bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to tendwell on. And, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part believe that it is a breath of a series where you need fresh air to discover that we have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorsomething different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=WeGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there've noticed s a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples in 2015free digital [https://www.degruyter. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts com/view/title/580618 download] of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorthis £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten General Fiction Self-Published Books for 20152020|summary= 2015 has In this strangest of years we've been a good year for those delighted by the self-published books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyoneread and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's taste. Here top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, alphabetically in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= Choosing our top ten books Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for teens is always difficult Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and 2015 was no exceptionAllen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. We think there's something here for everyone Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and they're in alphabetical order by authorAllen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= We Technology can seem frightening to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - and people who don't have the background. In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the books which accompany them - at Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried tech that can add quantifiable value to give as wide a selection of periods your business and subjects as possible so that there's something how to appeal to everyoneget the most out of it. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorHe and Sue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= We stayed 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 late to them and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten respect them. That is self- and delusion, as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasnmost adults are aware, but kids don't an easy job. But - we finally managed have the experience to pick just ten properly judge what is respect and here they are in alpabetical order by authorwhat is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We really struggled The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to pick just ten picture books from go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left outsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but here they are if you don’t have one in alphabetical ordertoday’s society, by authoryou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Searancke5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of his father's warsimple, [[Prunes for Breakfast basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite a few questions Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the author kids when he popped in to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldnthey can't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it go out? We''multi-layered epiphany of ve come up with a novelbaker'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews s dozen of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousto give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite you know, but there are a few questions for the author when she 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 Frances BrodyMelanie Martin|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - |summary=In [[War and Love: A Death family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the Dales occupied Amsterdam by Frances BrodyMelanie Martin|War and Love: A Death family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the Dalesoccupied Amsterdam]] - was ingenious, well researched and Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a darned good highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. There were quite a few questions Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when Frances popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussellimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story of love, loss Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in to see usthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund Again8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'Ever felt that you' it and had quite ve hit a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Matt AddisBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently sheWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Well, they say summer is Choosing the silly season but so much has been happening since top ten self-published books we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books read in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918published books are.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Antony Wootten AgainBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldnOne of the finest storytellers you't get ve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the characters out age of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoMelissa Leet|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed by when she read [[Dandelion Angel Landslide by C B CalicoMelissa Leet|Dandelion AngelLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when debut author C B Calico she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully therea blue frog is helping Malawi's something there you'd like vulnerable children to take with you. If you havelive safe, well, you can still take healthy and happy lives|summary=Every child has a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!right to medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. ''We can allow you to swelter could definitely make a flying car – but that's not to moan about itthe hard part. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament The hard part is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need to review more books about sport, we really how do.you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneDaniel Peltz|summary=When Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she read found [[Two Lives The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Sarah BourneDaniel Peltz|Two LivesThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had There was a lot to chat about when Sarah author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was impressed when she read John Piperone of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) our final top ten in alphabetical order by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that was quietly impressed when she read [[The Independent Director21 Doors to Happiness: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceChit Dubey]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipas it chimed with her personal view of life. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask She was delighted when author Gerry brown Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, whatKing's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [httpPearl://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front Henry VIII and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 NewsletterDaughter Mary|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the air! Isnbest book on leadership he't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadnd ever read and he couldn't noticed. Somewhat less of resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything chat to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempGabe Riggs|summary=Sue Luke thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley Punk Love Foucault by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyGabe Riggs]] was a remarkably upbeatan intense, life-affirming emotional and visceral read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia illuminates and educates with a strong voice and no longer recognised him as her husbandclear, capable prose. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty There was a lot to discuss with John Kemp talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoSandra Aragona|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue loved Sandra Aragona's whimsical, poetic lightly-fictionalised [[Beauty and ChaosSorting the Priorities: Slices Ambassadress and Morsels of Tokyo Life Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Michael PronkoSandra Aragona|essays on Tokyo lifeautobiography]] and of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she had quite a few questions for the author wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley K J NickellLawrence|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which Sue was delighted when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Cossack by Lesley K J NickellLawrence|The Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She'd have loved When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Lesleyus, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow Sue had the answers to many of Ani's quite a few questions.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Virtuoso My Name is Sam by Virginia BurgesWes Stuart|The VirtuosoMy Name is Sam]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when author Virginia Burges he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[One Shot at Glory Henry and the Hidden Treasure by P J Davitt|One Shot at GloryB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a truly relatable good story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allwith some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions she wanted real pleasure to chat to ask writer B C R Fegan when Paddy he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[A Word Glittering Conversations with Spikes Kammie by Nigel McCleaAnnie Ingram|A Word Glittering with Spikesbook]] . There was a long, indulgent, romantic read and lot to talk about when she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction Readers|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksStephan Santiago|summary=Ani was quietly impressed moved by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers Returning Home by R D ShanksStephan Santiago|A Reverie of BrothersReturning Home]] and there were several points she had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when the author he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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