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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterThe 12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary= HiOver the last ten years, Britain has argued about identity, public services, hello climate and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news the future of work. One place those arguments have quietly crystallised is on the page. From Booker winning fiction to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about essay collections passed hand to launchhand, a small group of books has done more than simply entertain. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short storiesThey have shifted how people in the UK talk about race and class, poetrythe NHS, non-fiction features, comic strips gender bias and activitieseven the climate crisis. It will feature some of }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil GaimanBookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary=For years, Eoin Colfer readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and Laura Dockrillwhich to leave behind. Each choice felt like a small heartbreak, just especially for startersthose who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Not leastThankfully, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only modern traveler no longer has to themchoose between stories and suitcase space. We ''love'' the sound }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Transforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=As educators and students adjust to our new normal of Scoopdigital learning, we have made some monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and book reviews. It reminds Jill Gone are the days of a simple written report, as the Puffin Post, bar is now raised to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves create presentations that are not only interesting and aesthetically-pleasing but also allow for real content to read, you should look it outbe delivered into attention-catching packages.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithModern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]]In today's competitive publishing world, writing a great book is only the first volume of step. To reach readers and build a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithloyal audience, authors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [https://netpeak. us/services/paid-social/ She had plenty of questions for https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/] website that help amplify visibility and engagement across multiple platforms. Without a strong online presence, even the author when he popped in to see usmost compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesAriel Saramandi|summary=Jill thought that In this [[Gliding With Black Swans Portrait of an Island on Fire by S B CharlesAriel Saramandi|powerful collection of essays]] was a roller coaster , Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of a thriller Mauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped in to chat slavery to usexpose how these legacies still shape modern life.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Tell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary=It's It’s not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]]1935 anymore, and time is running out. You’ve lived through decades most of today’s generation can only read about in history books or see in grainy newsreels. Your life story isn’t just a dusty diary of “been there, done that.” It’s a living, so she was delighted when she had breathing time capsule that could knock the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]socks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary= WellIn an era dominated by digital interactions, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books BookTok emerges as a groundbreaking platform for you to consider this monthbook lovers. So read on... How many This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]and authors gain visibility. She has met authors, been given booksWith its powerful reach, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around BookTok propels the World''. We like the cut publishing industry into a new age of your jib, Faithgrowth and innovation. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised This is our list of the top ten self-published books we've seen this year, in alphabetical order, by Brexitauthor. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of It will be our political systemlast top ten list. Of course you may be one or both. If We've become so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from picky about what we take on that it's unfair to select just ten of the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countrybooks we cover. Books are constantIt's been great fun though!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 NewsletterSelf-Improvement Through Reading: How to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary= Let's get Reading provides insights and techniques for both personal and professional development, making it a potent tool for self-improvement. However, the snark out impact of reading largely depends on choosing the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the right books he reads to his son are "boring"match your objectives. The internet responded O RLY? SimonTo simplify this process, probably not up consider using the Headway app – a platform that provides users with youth speak, also got some advice key insights from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simontop research-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://www.theguardian.com/based books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much audio and text summaries, making it easier to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what incorporate learning into a silly, silly manbusy schedule.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary= Hi, hello and Need help on how the devil are youto do a book report? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and a blast from the past learn to craft compelling reports that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. impress today!
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Jill thought that [[Cold Calling by Russell Mardell|Cold Calling]] was unexpectedly delightful and above allWe've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, veryin alphabetical order, very human. She had quite a few questions for by author Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreJeffrey Dunn|summary=After she read Jill enjoyed [[Smart Radio Free Olympia by Joel MentmoreJeffrey Dunn|SmartRadio Free Olympia]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable , a story blending prose and poetry with her mobile phone againthemes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieFull Guide|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from [[Inside Fantasy has always been our way out of Me 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 Hazel McHaffie|Inside people of Me]] until she found out 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 good business idea of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot 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 chat to whittle our choices down us.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=Technology can seem frightening to ten, particularly as wepeople who don've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need 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 Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to have read earlier books your business and how to appreciate this oneget 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 Historical Fiction Books of 2015Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and In every generation, there have been some very good examples in 2015are kids who become bullies. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and where you really need their classmates. They seem to have read the earlier books believe that other kids look up to get the best from themand respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but herekids don's our selection, in alphabetical order by authort have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= 2015 The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been a good year around for those books which over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by authorout of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exceptionArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten History A Baker's Dozen of Books 2015to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= We seem Are you running out of inspiration for what to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - and do with the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 wekids when they can't go out? We've tried to give as wide come up with a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that therebaker's something dozen of books to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Confident Readers 20152019|summary= We stayed up late 've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they''argued'' about re all books which compare well with traditionally-published books should be included in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good consists of eleven books it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are , in alpabetical alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions weWriting a book review isn've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left outt difficult, you know, but here they there are a few things you need to keep us in alphabetical order, by authormind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeMelanie Martin|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's story testament of his fatheranguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's wartestament of anguish, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfastendurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] and Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for John read and was delighted when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris Calder8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite Ever felt that you've hit a few questions for the author when he popped in to see usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 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? 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]. Hemove beyond classics like '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 1984''multi-layered epiphany of a noveland '' and if you havenBrave New World'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 fabulous.?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthMelissa Leet|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[The Glass Girl Landslide by Sandy HogarthMelissa Leet|Landslide]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma by Melissa Leet and relationship betrayalswas surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for the author Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellDaniel Peltz|summary=Ani thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[I'll Meet You In Heaven The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Jill ThrussellDaniel Peltz|I'll Meet You In HeavenThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort lot to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for chat about when author Jill Thrussell when she Daniel Peltz popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Sue's always been just Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflundgreat deal of discussion. Here's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors our final top ten in alphabetical order by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisChit Dubey|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently was quietly impressed when she's wallowed in read [[Rape of the Fair Country 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair CountryChit Dubey]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts as it chimed with her personal view of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazinglife. When Matt She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all donechat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPs, given Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was 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 that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=After she finished reading Peter thought that [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Antony WoottenElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Grubby Feather GangTen Golden Rules of Leadership]] Sue was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and she had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoGabe Riggs|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Luke thought that [[Dandelion Angel Punk Love Foucault by C B Calico|Dandelion AngelGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and had quite clear, capable prose. There was a few questions lot to talk about when debut author C B Calico Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= Hi, hello Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as ever this montha diplomatic spouse. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like There was a lot that she wanted to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= How are you all doing with Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about itthriller genre. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, When the tournament is still ongoingauthor, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy MurrayK J Lawrence, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to review more books about sportus, we really do.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneStuart Burrell|summary=When she read Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Two Lives Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Sarah BourneStuart Burrell|Two LivesTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to followan inspiring, feel-good read. They had a lot She wanted to chat about know more when Sarah Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperWes Stuart|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland My Name is United) Sam by John PiperWes Stuart|Hibernia UnanimisMy Name is Sam]] and she he had quite a few questions to ask the for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that giggled like a child when she read [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Gerry Brown|The Independent DirectorB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: The Non-Executive Directorit's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipa good story with some valuable lessons. There were quite It was a few questions she wanted real pleasure to chat to ask writer B C R Fegan when author Gerry brown he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag, Very few people believe that dogs can talk so 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 was something of a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstlyrelief when Sue met author, the redoubtable [http://wwwAnnie Ingram.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell She 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 lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie 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 has shared them 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 us in John Green’s life-changing her [[The Fault in Our Stars Conversations with Kammie by John GreenAnnie Ingram|The Fault in Our Starsbook]]. Night of Infinities is There was 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 lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to take part, do let them knowus.
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