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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published The 12 Books 2015That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary= We've seen some great selfOver the last ten years, Britain has argued about identity, public services, climate and the future of work. One place those arguments have quietly crystallised is on the page. From Booker winning fiction to essay collections passed hand to hand, a small group of books has done more than simply entertain. They have shifted how people in the UK talk about race and class, the NHS, gender bias and even the climate crisis.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-published Readers Made the Bookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary=For years, readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books this year to pack and had which to leave behind. Each choice felt like a small heartbreak, especially for those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, the modern traveler no longer has to choose between stories and suitcase space.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Transforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=As educators and students adjust to our new normal of digital learning, we have made some monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and book reviews. Gone are the days of a simple written report, as the bar is now raised to create presentations that are not only interesting and aesthetically-pleasing but also allow for real content to be delivered into attention-catching packages.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Modern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary=In today's competitive publishing world, writing a great fun choosing our top ten booksbook is only the first step. To reach readers and build a loyal audience, authors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [https://netpeak. us/services/paid-social/ Here they arehttps://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/] website that help amplify visibility and engagement across multiple platforms. Without a strong online presence, in alphabetical order by authoreven the most compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerAriel Saramandi|summary=Jill thought that In this [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally Portrait of an Island on Fire by Spadge WhittakerAriel Saramandi|powerful collection of essays]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over , Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the course sociopolitical fabric of a year was funny and silly Mauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSslavery to expose how these legacies still shape modern life.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Tell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary=We know It’s not 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 you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists.” It’s a living, but we like to suggest more unusual books breathing time capsule that we've enjoyed over could knock the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone heresocks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight In an era dominated by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often saysdigital interactions, so she had quite BookTok emerges as a few questions groundbreaking platform for authgor Kris Sime when he popped book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and authors gain visibility. With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the publishing industry into Bookbag Towersa new age of growth and innovation.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Self Published Books 2024|summary=This is our list of the top ten self-published books we've seen this year, in alphabetical order, by author. It will be our last top ten list. We've become so picky about what we take on that it's unfair to select just ten of the books we cover. It's been looking great fun though!}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Self-Improvement Through Reading: How to Choose Books for intelligent women's fiction Personal Growth|summary=Reading provides insights and techniques for both personal and professional development, making it a potent tool for self-improvement. However, the impact of reading largely depends on choosing the right books to match your objectives. To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a platform that provides a good read users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they aretext summaries, in alphabetical order by authormaking it easier to incorporate learning into a busy schedule.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary= Need help on how to do a book report? Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and learn to craft compelling reports that impress today! Happy November, BookbaggersBook report writing shouldn't be a headache! It's almost like telling a friend about a book but with a bit of structure.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=How Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We hate to be Read|summary=With technology gradually encroaching on every area of our lives, the eleventy billionth people change extends to mention it to youliterature as well. This brings serialized stories into focus, which overtook our reading habits with its stages, but Christmas is around the corneror small sequential parts of a narrated story. SorryIn this sense, this new approach is doing more than just changing how we read but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendationsalso how authors will write, publishers, promote, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you outand readers experience these works. The rise of digital platforms and book writing apps (e.g. [https://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]) are at the forefront of this change.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Self-Published Books 2023|summary= We've tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and seen some have been translated and really good self-published books this year: they're up there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomerswith the best of traditional publishing. Here they are's our top ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= We had Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels story blending prose and poetry with themes of 2015ecology, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember..folklore, love and loss.?She didn'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to tent think it was the easiest read, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of but a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this rewarding one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=WeFantasy has always been our way out of the real world've noticed s limitations. It's a growing appetite for top class historical fiction space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and there have been some very good examples in 2015backgrounds. In making It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our selection we've avoided books which are homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the later parts magic of trilogies and where you really need to writing a fantasy novel. You have read the earlier books power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the best from them, but herecraft of writing. You's our selectionll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, in alphabetical order by authorvaried story. And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= 2015 has been a good year Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for those books which you just want understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to enjoy improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and we think -true method that we've found something has been used for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by authorcenturies.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and 2015 was no exceptiontraditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. We think thereGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's something here for everyone and no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what theydo, so I're m hoping to clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= We seem to be celebrating Sue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a lot of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but thriller set primarily in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyoneRussia. Here they are in alphabetical order by She had quite a few questions for authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 20153 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= We really struggled If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions weworld, this is no easy task. When you've seen this year sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and some of our personal favourites had to be left outstarted getting responses, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorthese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeMost Important Things to Know|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's warLolita, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towershighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three The Crucible is Missing by Chris Calder]] a tragedy that’s been debated and thought it was discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a good, slow burning escapist thrillerrather intriguing review. She had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in Keep reading to see usfind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait Singapore Mathematics 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]a unique way of presenting this science. He's the first Jamaican to win Parents and we couldn't teachers will be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' able to understand and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all explain to children the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabuloussimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 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's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this 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 it're eagerly awaiting news 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 winner most important parts of the 2015 Man Booker Prize this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and we have some exciting books on the shortlistthat can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Glass Girl Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Sandy HogarthGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]], an exploration of . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the psychological effects hands of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalscompany boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite Sue wanted to know more.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= We thought that 2020 was a few questions for strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to chat have to usmake it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Sue is Book reviews are a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteriescrucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. She thought that But though the latest - [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in the Dales]] - was ingeniousgrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, well researched a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a darned good read. There were quite stronger impression, I’ve got a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towerstips 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 Jill ThrussellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[I'll Meet You In Heaven The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Jill ThrussellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|I'll Meet You In HeavenThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort she had several points she wanted to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell discuss with the authors when she they popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Sue's Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always been just winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a little bit keen few writers of comics who have managed to avoid alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the limelight, so when Kim Staflundday's latest book. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on her desk she ''devoured'' . And, we believe that it and had quite is a few questions breath of fresh air to ask discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening Gerry Brown is so keen to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently shesee people geting involved that there's wallowed in a free digital [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] 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 donethis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since In this strangest of years we last wrote! And so much of what has 've been happening has tied into delighted by the world of self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in our thoughtsthe same genres. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mpsWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further -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 Pratchettso this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, who so strongly [http://wwwin alphabetical order by author.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terry.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=After she finished reading Sue was so impressed by [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] Sue couldn't get the characters out that she wished that she had a good business idea of her mindown so that she could use the book. The book had given her a lot to think Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoAndrew Hampshire|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Dandelion Angel Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by C B CalicoAndrew Hampshire|Dandelion AngelCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had quite a few questions lot to chat about when debut author C B Calico popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= HiIn every generation, hello and how there are you? Goodkids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, we hopeand their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. We have some summer reading recommendations for you That is self-delusion, as ever this month. If you havenmost adults are aware, but kids don't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsexperience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering The gap between sci-fi and moaning, that reality isnot so big anymore. We can allow you You don’t have to swelter but not go that far back in time to moan about itsee huge developments in technology. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we writeFor example, the tournament is still ongoingsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murraybut if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as they were for our fabulous footballing lionessescrazy or just out of touch. We need }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=5 Great AI books to review more books about sportread in 2020|summary=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 simple, we really dobasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=When she read [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going Are you running out of inspiration for what to be one do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to followgive you some brilliant ideas.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. They had a lot to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag TowersWe 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To John PiperBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperWriting a book review isn's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For Godt difficult, King and Countryyou know, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite but there are a few questions things you need to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerskeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownMelanie Martin|summary=Sue thought that |summary=In [[The Independent DirectorWar and Love: The Non-Executive DirectorA family's Guide to Effective Board Presence testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Gerry BrownMelanie Martin|The Independent DirectorWar and Love: The Non-Executive DirectorA family's Guide to Effective Board Presencetestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was fascinating and certain Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to become her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the go-to book for anyone Sue could not stop thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite a few questions what she wanted to ask had read and was delighted when the author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Hi, hello and Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the devil are you? The days are getting long publishing industry - 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 nextwider country. 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.}}
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2015 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with Ever felt that you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five yearsve hit a brick wall with your writing? Whichever, it's good to Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo 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 knowwriting again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! IsnWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like 't it a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn1984'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 checkoutBrave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley by John Kemp|Caring for Shirley]] was a remarkably upbeat, lifeChoosing the top ten self-affirming published books we read considering that it was about looking after his wife who in 2018 was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him difficult as her husbandwe're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag TowersHere's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellMelissa Leet|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 impressed when she found in read [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Landslide by Lesley J NickellMelissa Leet|Landslide]]by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. 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 quite a few questionsfor Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month Every child has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate of a right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. 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 a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|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 We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the pickshard part. The first reviews for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting hard part is, how do you make a flying car that the film is better than the book. It's a polarising volume, isnsuper safe and quiet?'t it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book. Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesDaniel Peltz|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Virtuoso Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Virginia BurgesDaniel Peltz|The VirtuosoIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when author Virginia Burges Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author P J Davitt makes it warts and all. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers..
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that was quietly impressed when she read [[A Word Glittering with Spikes 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with SpikesChit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Leonce Gaiter is Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a prolific African American writer true Renaissance Princess}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in Martin le Comte|summary=Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, best book on leadership he'd ever read and Washington Post, he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is Martin le Comte quite a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesfew questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksGabe Riggs|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Luke thought that [[A Reverie of Brothers Punk Love Foucault by R D Shanks|A Reverie of BrothersGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and she had quite clear, capable prose. There was a few questions lot to talk about when the author Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hi, hello Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of youdiplomatic spouse. We have the most wonderful book story for you this month. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love There was a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who lot that she is, though! We love this storywanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji K J Lawrence|summary=Sue was moved delighted when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness The Cossack by Femi BolajiK J Lawrence|God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and ForgivenessThe Cossack]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author Femi Bolaji , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers. to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Chris Priestley The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsStuart Burrell|summary=Jim was blown away when he read Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Last Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of the Spirits , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Chris PriestleyStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Last Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and he was delighted an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when author Chris Priestley Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyWes Stuart|summary=Jill 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 [[Lucy My Name is Sam by Alan KennedyWes Stuart|LucyMy Name is Sam]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy he had quite a bit to chat about few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickB C R Fegan|summary=When Sue finished reading giggled like a child when she read [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing Henry and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget the Hidden Treasure by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing B C R Fegan and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetLenny Wen]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didn: it't have s a book inside her - but there good story with some valuable lessons. It was still a lot real pleasure to chat to talk about writer B C R Fegan when author Dee Blick he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world something of books get involveda relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in with the gorgeous her [[Wonder Conversations with Kammie by R J PalacioAnnie Ingram|book]], . There was a book lot to talk about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at when she popped into Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice Towers to the chorus asking everyone chat to #choosekindus.
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