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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from Jill enjoyed [[Inside of Me Radio Free Olympia by Hazel McHaffieJeffrey Dunn|Inside of MeRadio Free Olympia]] until she found , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a rewarding one.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|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 happened 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 anorexic India build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and her motherpaper into landscapes that readers can explore. She had quite 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 few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersrich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Hello thereReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, Bookbaggersbut it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and how using them correctly. With the devil are you? Wellrise of language learning apps, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read nextsuch as Promova, we many people have plenty turned to recommend technology to you from this month's releasesimprove their vocabulary.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKHowever, 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 remains a vicarious experience tried-and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation true method that has been used for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativecenturies.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice'3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us How much do you know about [[Thin Ice ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (Officer Gunnhildurboth self- and traditional publishing) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], with most members of the seventh book public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesthis post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonConrad Delacroix|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in Sue really enjoyed [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Lensky Connection by C E RobinsonConrad Delacroix|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessThe Lensky Connection]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come, a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by We're constantly amazed at the serious depiction quality of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hardself-won civil libertiespublished books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. There was quite a lot to chat about when the Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author popped into Bookbag Towers.:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= HiIf you're all set to publish your novel, hello and a very happy February it might be time to all our readers[https://blog.reedsy. It's been com/how-to-find-a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's -literary-agent/ get yourself a relief, isn't it? Weliterary agent]. Since you're looking forward essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were world, this is no differenteasy task. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great manWhen you's ve sent your [httphttps://www.telegraphblog.coreedsy.ukcom/booksguide/whathow-to-read/david-bowiewrite-the-man-whoa-lovedquery-booksletter/ top 100 booksquery letters]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirationalstarted getting responses, toothese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Most Important Things to Know|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first Lolita, a highly controversial book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able , is not subject to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyobans in American schools. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers Here are the most important things you need to chat to usknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson Crucible is All Show and Keith HagenbachNo Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was Crucible is a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits tragedy that’s been debated and ultimately of thinking discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a little differentlyrather intriguing review. She had quite a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag TowersKeep reading to find out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had Singapore Mathematics is a wonderful festive season unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and if you were affected by explain to children the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015Finding More Time For Reading|summary= WeIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it've seen some great self-published books s [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this year experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and had great fun choosing our top ten booksit'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. Here they But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you areable to find enough time for reading, in alphabetical order by authorand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Spadge WhittakerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] in which Spadge researches Britain. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's top ten fears lives and faces them all over livelihoods could be in the course hands of a year was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little bookcompany boards which are dysfunctional. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS Sue wanted to know more.
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=We know thought that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's best seller lists, top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we like 're going to suggest more unusual books that have to make it a baker's dozen as wereally couldn've enjoyed over t split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author...}}{{newfeature|category=comments|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 yeargrowth 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. Hopefully you'll find something If you’re looking for everyone hereways 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 Dr Kris J SimeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Dragon's Flight The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Dr Kris J SimeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Dragon's FlightThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so had several points she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We've Comic books and movies, in general, have been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a given the portrayal of good read ; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we think that wehave a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day've found some crackers. Here they areWhile it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, in alphabetical order by authorwe believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate Gerry Brown is so keen to be the eleventy billionth see people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornergeting involved that there's a free digital [https://www.degruyter. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you outcom/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Self-Published Books 2020|summary= WeIn this strangest of years we've tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated delighted by the self-published books we've read and there are old favourites as they're all books which compare well as some talented newcomerswith traditionally-published books in the same genres. Here We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We 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 fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot good business idea of ''do you remember.her own so that she could use the book..?'' conversations! It took quite a while Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to whittle our choices down chat to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=WeTechnology can seem frightening to people who don've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there t have been some very good examples in 2015the background. In making our selection we've avoided books which are [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the later parts of trilogies tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and where you really need how to have read get the earlier books most out of it. He and Sue had a lot to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorchat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want 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 enjoy reading them and we think that we've found something for everyone's tasterespect them. Here they That is self-delusion, as most adults areaware, alphabetically by authorbut kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens The gap between sci-fi and reality is always difficult and 2015 was no exceptionnot so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. We think there's something here For example, the smartphone has been around for everyone and they're over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in alphabetical order by authortoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but most important technologies in selecting our top ten human history books . It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of 2015 we've tried simple, basic tasks to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal helping to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten A Baker's Dozen of Books for Confident Readers 2015to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We stayed 've come up late and ''argued'with a baker' about which s dozen of books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobto give you some brilliant ideas. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderMelanie Martin|summary=Ani enjoyed |summary=In [[Celeste Three is Missing War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Chris CalderMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] and thought it was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a good, slow burning escapist thrillerhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author when he popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Hi, hello, and Loobna Joomun looks at how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait Brexit is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-likely to affect thepublishing industry -man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulouswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Sandy HogarthBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Rebecca enjoyed [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarth]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Sue is a longChoosing the top ten self-standing fan of Frances Brodypublished books we read in 2018 was difficult as we's Kate Shackleton mysteriesre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. She thought that the latest - [[A Death Here's our final top ten in the Dales alphabetical order by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readauthor.. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Jill ThrussellBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|IOne of the finest storytellers you'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story ve never heard of love, loss 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 died in to see usSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainMelissa Leet|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so was impressed when Kim Staflund's latest book, she read [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Landslide by Kim StaflundMelissa Leet|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsLandslide]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it and was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions to ask the author for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season ''We could definitely make a flying car – but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into that's not the world of books in our thoughtshard part. MPsThe hard part is, given how do you make a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And flying car that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http's super safe and quiet?''://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainDaniel Peltz|summary=After Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she finished reading found [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Antony WoottenDaniel Peltz|The Grubby Feather GangIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her There was a lot to think chat about and she had quite a few questions for when author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= Hi, hello Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as ever this monthit chimed with her personal view of life. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningschat to us. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, Melita Thomas tell us that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament 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 do.Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=When she read Peter thought that [[Two Lives The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Sarah BourneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Two LivesThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow. They had the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a lot few questions when they came to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperGabe Riggs|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's Luke thought that [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Punk Love Foucault by John Piper|Hibernia UnanimisGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and she had quite visceral read that illuminates and educates with a few questions strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to ask the author talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownSandra Aragona|summary=Sue thought that loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Independent DirectorSorting the Priorities: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Gerry BrownSandra Aragona|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presenceautobiography]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipof life as a diplomatic spouse. There were quite was a few questions lot that she wanted to ask about when author Gerry brown Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? 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, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://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 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 Newsletter|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/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.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything 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 KempK J Lawrence|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book was delighted when she read [[Caring for Shirley The Cossack by John KempK J Lawrence|Caring for ShirleyThe Cossack]] was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that as it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as restored her husbandfaith in the thriller genre. it’s probably one of When the most feared fates as you get olderauthor, K J Lawrence, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoStuart Burrell|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue found Start Burrell's whimsical, poetic book [[Beauty and ChaosTwelve Times To The Max: Slices One Man's Journey to, and Morsels Recollections of Tokyo Life , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Michael PronkoStuart Burrell|essays on Tokyo lifeTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and she had quite a few questions for the author an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellWes Stuart|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and Luke enjoyed the different approach to the Wars combination of the Roses compellingly-written science fiction which she found blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 My Name is Sam by Lesley J Nickell]]. She'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questions.}}{{newfeatureWes Stuart|category=newsletters|title=March 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter My Name is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has diedSam]]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without he had quite a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews few questions for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesB C R Fegan|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Virtuoso Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Virginia Burges|The VirtuosoB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a sensitive portrayal of a life in transitiongood story with some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when author Virginia Burges he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk 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 [[One Shot at Glory Conversations with Kammie by P J DavittAnnie Ingram|One Shot at Glorybook]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite There was a few questions she wanted lot to ask talk about when Paddy she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[A Word Glittering with Spikes Returning Home by Nigel McCleaStephan Santiago|A Word Glittering with SpikesReturning Home]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and there were several points she had quite a few questions for wanted to discuss with author Nigel McClea Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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