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|summary=Over 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.
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|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Lighter (Literally)
|summary=For years, readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and 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.
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|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.
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|title=Modern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Ariel Saramandi|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's In this [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Portrait of Tokyo Life an Island on Fire by Michael PronkoAriel Saramandi|first book]] powerful collection of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of Mauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers slavery to chat to usexpose how these legacies still shape modern life.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson Tell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and Keith Hagenbachfuture generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: MagicianIt’s not 1935 anymore, mystic or and time is running out . You’ve lived through decades most of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was today’s generation can only read about in history books or see in grainy newsreels. Your life story isn’t just a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale dusty diary of folklore“been there, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlydone that. She had quite ” It’s a few questions for living, breathing time capsule that could knock the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towerssocks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had In an era dominated by digital interactions, BookTok emerges as a wonderful festive season groundbreaking platform for book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and if you were affected by authors gain visibility. With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity publishing industry into a new age of growth and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockinginnovation.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20152024|summary= We've seen some great This is our list of the top ten self-published books we've seen this year and had , 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 great fun though!}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Self-Improvement Through Reading: How to Choose Books for 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 our the right books to match your objectives. To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a platform that provides users with key insights from top ten research-based books. Here they arethrough audio and text summaries, in alphabetical order by authormaking it easier to incorporate learning into a busy schedule.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow to Write a Book Report: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerFrom Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=Jill thought 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 [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britainimpress today! Book report writing shouldn't be a headache! It's top ten fears and faces them all over 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 Read|summary=With technology gradually encroaching on every area of our lives, the course change extends to literature as well. This brings serialized stories into focus, which overtook our reading habits with its stages, or small sequential parts of a year was funny and silly andnarrated story. In this sense, this new approach is doing more than just changing how we read but also how authors will write, publishers, yespromote, braveand readers experience these works. It's a joyous little The rise of digital platforms and bookwriting apps (e. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSg. [https://www.chapterly.com/ Chapterly]) are at the forefront of this change.
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual ve seen some really good self-published books that wethis year: they've enjoyed over re up there with the yearbest of traditional publishing. Hopefully you Here'll find something for everyone heres our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill thought that enjoyed [[Dragon's Flight Radio Free Olympia by Dr Kris J SimeJeffrey Dunn|Dragon's FlightRadio Free Olympia]] was ''FUN'' , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and thatloss. She didn's not something she often sayst think it was the easiest read, so she had quite but a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=WeFantasy has always been our way out of the real world've been looking for intelligent womens limitations. It's fiction that provides a good read space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and we think paper into landscapes that wereaders can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It've found some crackerss also about the craft of writing. Here they areYou'll 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=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Reading is one of the eleventy billionth people most effective ways to mention improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows youto see them used in context, but Christmas which is around essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the corner. Sorryrise of language learning apps, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendationssuch as Promova, scroll down many people have turned to our features section where we have done our best technology to help you outimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 20153 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We've tried to give How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a varied selection lot of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here a number of misconceptions about what they aredo, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015Sue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember..thriller set primarily in Russia.?'' conversations! It took She had quite a while to whittle our choices down 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 few questions for authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Self-Published Books of 20152022|summary=We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been seen some very good examples real gems in 20152022. In making our selection we've avoided books which Here they are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order , by author. :
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 20153 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= 2015 has been 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 good year literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for those books which presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's tastesent your [https://blog.reedsy. Here they arecom/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, alphabetically by authorthese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens Lolita, a highly controversial book, is always difficult and 2015 was no exceptionnot subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= We seem to be celebrating The Crucible is a lot of anniversaries - tragedy that’s been debated and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but discussed for many years. Its current running in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide theaters has received a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal rather intriguing review. Keep reading to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorfind out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= We stayed up late Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and ''argued'' about which books should teachers will be included in this top ten - able to understand and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobexplain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015Finding More Time For Reading|summary= We really struggled If 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 pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we've seen used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this year , and some it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of our personal favourites had ways if you want to be left out, but here they make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are in alphabetical orderable to find enough time for reading, by authorand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue was impressed absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by John SearanckeGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It's story of his fatherbrilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] lives and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towerslivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and We thought it that 2020 was a good, slow burning escapist thrillerstrange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point... She had quite ) but this year we're going to have to make it a few questions for the baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author when he popped in to see us...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= HiBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, helloideas discussed, and how recommendations found. But though the devil are you? Goodgrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, we hope!a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= WeComic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 're eagerly awaiting news evil wins at the end of the winner day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and fresh air to discover that we have some exciting books on something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the shortlistvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[The Glass Girl by Sandy Hogarthhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usthis £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan In this strangest of Frances Brodyyears we's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that ve been delighted by the latest self- [[A Death published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death in same genres. We really couldn't narrow the Dales]] choice down any further - was ingeniousso this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, well researched and a darned good readin alphabetical order by author.. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Ani thought that Sue was so impressed by [[I'll Meet You In Heaven The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In HeavenOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was that she wished that she had a story good business idea of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered lossher own so that she could use the book. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell Perhaps that was what she was talking about when she Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainAndrew Hampshire|summary=SueTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's always been just a little bit keen to avoid t have the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, background. In [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Kim StaflundAndrew Hampshire|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' 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 ask the author chat about when she popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to books narrated by Matt Addisbelieve that other kids look up to them and respect them. Most recently sheThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don's wallowed in [[Rape of t have the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] experience to properly judge what is respect 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 donewhat is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Well, they say summer The gap between sci-fi and reality is the silly season but not so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in our thoughtstechnology. MPsFor example, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-the smartphone has been around for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchettover 10 years now, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/but if you don’t have one in today’s society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terryyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten Again5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang Artificial intelligence (BigshortsAI) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldn't get has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the characters out efficiency of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers simple, basic tasks to chat helping to ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Rebecca was impressed by [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] and had quite Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have 've seen some summer reading recommendations for you as ever cracking self-published books this monthyear and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. If you haven We really couldn't been on your holidays yet, hopefully therenarrow the choice down any further - so this year's something there you'd like to take with you. If you havetop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsalphabetical order by author... Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= How are Writing a book review isn't difficult, you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaningknow, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did there are a few things 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 dokeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneMelanie Martin|summary=When she read |summary=In [[Two Lives War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Sarah BourneMelanie Martin|Two LivesWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to be one to followher family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. They Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had a lot read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towerswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue thought Ever felt that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Directoryou's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite ve hit a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|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 Where do you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give go when you some ideas about what to read next. So, whatmove beyond classics like '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 Children1984's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put 'and 'visual literacy'Brave New World' 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=newsletterslists|title=May 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? PostChoosing the top ten self-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itpublished books we read in 2018 was difficult as we's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's re constantly surprised at just how good to get back to talking about some self-published 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 Here's our final top ten in Our Stars alphabetical order by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]author. 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.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in One of 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 finest storytellers you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice ve never heard 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 who died in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download September 2018 at the checkout?age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoDaniel Peltz|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building''s whimsical, poetic but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Michael PronkoDaniel Peltz|essays on Tokyo lifeThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and she had quite . There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when he Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed Choosing the different approach to the Wars top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]discussion. SheHere'd have loved to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died s our final top ten in 2013alphabetical order by author.. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questions.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator of Discworld and advocate of right Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to die reform, [httpHappiness://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has diedLife Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Chit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, She was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without himdelighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 for the film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting Melita Thomas tell us that the film is better than the book. It's Mary was 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 to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the book. true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Rebecca Peter thought that [[The Virtuoso Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Virginia BurgesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The VirtuosoTen Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She 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 few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[One Shot at Glory Punk Love Foucault by P J Davitt|One Shot at GloryGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts strong voice and allclear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions she wanted lot to ask talk about when Paddy Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaSandra Aragona|summary=Sue thought that loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[A Word Glittering with Spikes Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Nigel McCleaSandra Aragona|A Word Glittering with Spikesautobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a long, indulgent, romantic read and lot that she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Leonce Gaiter The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersK J Lawrence|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novelsthriller genre. His newly released novelWhen the author, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economicK J Lawrence, classpopped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, and racial themes.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksStuart Burrell|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael ShanksSue found Start Burrell' s book [[A Reverie Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Brothers , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by R D ShanksStuart Burrell|A Reverie Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Brothers, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and she had quite a few questions an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when the author Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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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 SpiritsB C R Fegan|summary=Jim was blown away Sue giggled like a child when he she read [[The Last of Henry and the Spirits Hidden Treasure by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the SpiritsB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and he : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was delighted a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when author Chris Priestley he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyAnnie 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 [[Lucy Conversations with Kammie by Alan KennedyAnnie Ingram|Lucybook]] was a vivid, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite There was a bit lot to chat talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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