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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David Windle12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary=After reading [[Spudboy Over the last ten years, Britain has argued about identity, public services, climate and Chip by David Windle]] Jill wants 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 potato superherosmall group of books has done more than simply entertain. There was a lot to They have shifted how people in the UK talk about when race and class, the NHS, gender bias and even the author popped into Bookbag Towersclimate crisis.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewTraveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganLighter (Literally)|summary=Jill thought that [[The Grumpface by B C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was sweetFor years, funny readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and vividly illustratedwhich to leave behind. She had quite Each choice felt like a few questions small heartbreak, especially for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towersthose 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenTransforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was both fun As educators and funny students adjust to read our new normal of digital learning, we have made some monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and occasionally bawdy to bootbook reviews. There was Gone are the days of a lot 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 chat about when Spadge popped be delivered into Bookbag Towers to chat to usattention-catching packages.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyModern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary=Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for In today's competitive publishing world, writing a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save great book is only the World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for first step. To reach readers and build a Full World orloyal audience, Can Animalauthors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the [https://netpeak.us/services/paid-Lovers Save the World?]social/ https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/]website that help amplify visibility and engagement across multiple platforms. There was Without a lot to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey popped in to Bookbag Towersstrong online presence, even the most compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn BennettAriel Saramandi|summary=Sue's only problem with In this [[Granny with Benefits Portrait of an Island on Fire by Marilyn BennettAriel Saramandi|powerful collection of essays]] was that she would have loved , Saramandi seeks to spend more time with intradermally dissect the characters. When sociopolitical fabric of Mauritius, tunneling deep into the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot wounds left by colonialism and slavery to chat aboutexpose how these legacies still shape modern life.
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well Tell your life story to a ghostwriter for the title benefit of you and themes hit the zeitgeist.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2017 Newsletterfuture generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary= HiIt’s not 1935 anymore, hello and how are you all? We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone time is doing it and probably doing it much better than we couldrunning out. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, back You’ve lived through decades most of today’s generation can only read about in [http://www.theguardian.com/history books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]or see in grainy newsreels. Alternative facts are not factsYour life story isn’t just a dusty diary of “been there, done that. And thank you” It’s a living, George Orwell, for warning usbreathing time capsule that could knock the socks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win In an era dominated by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] digital interactions, BookTok emerges as a dramatized example of Suffragist ideasgroundbreaking platform for book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and authors gain visibility. She's been chatting to us about With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the power publishing industry into a new age of protestgrowth and innovation.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20162024|summary= It's never an easy job picking This is our list of the top ten self -published books of any we've seen this year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as in alphabetical order, by author. It will be our last top ten list. We've become so picky about what wetake on that it've seen some exceptional s unfair to select just ten of the bookswe cover.It's been great fun though!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewSelf-Improvement Through Reading: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardHow to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Luke thought that [[Kingdom's End by Charles D Blanchard]] was an adventurous take on Reading provides insights and techniques for both personal and professional development, making it a political thrillerpotent tool for self-improvement. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into However, the world impact of us humansreading largely depends on choosing the right books to match your objectives. Luke had quite To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a few questions for the author when he popped in platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and text summaries, making it easier to Bookbag Towers to chat to usincorporate learning into a busy schedule.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2017 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And Need help on how to do a very happy New Year to you allbook report? Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co. May 2017 bring joy uk and prosperity learn to every one of you. The world may well craft compelling reports that impress today! Book report writing shouldn't be heading to hell in a handcart headache! It's almost like telling a friend about a book but we hope it finds with a new direction this year and, even if it doesn't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their waybit of structure.}}
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|title=Top Ten NonSelf-Fiction Published Books of 20162023|summary= If fiction's not your bag then weWe've chosen seen some special nonreally good self-fiction published books for youthis year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. As always theyHere're s our top ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Teens Books The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of 2016ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a rewarding one.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= There Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what 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 been some cracking books the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for teens an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and young adults this yearwizards. It's also about the craft of writing. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorYou'll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= We've quite a range Reading is one of books in our confident readers category - the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it stretches from the time that children are nicely reading on expose you to new words and their own right through meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the point where they're looking at books for teensrise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. we think we've got something However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by authorcenturies.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children3 Things You Didn's Picture Books 2016t Know About Ghostwriters|summary= WeHow 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 lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it've found some wondefful picture books this year and s no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they#re all going do, so I'm hoping to appeal to adults ''and'' children. Here they are clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= We Sue really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they areenjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in alphabetical order by Russia. She had quite a few questions for authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten General Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162022|summary= We look for cracking good reads from 're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our General Fiction favourites way and here we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are , in alphabetical order , by author.:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of lateIf you're all set to publish your novel, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a spin and there is -literary-agent/ get yourself a great deal of anger aboutliterary agent]. Our hopeSince you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, in this November newsletter, is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you find yourself on - some of choose the joy and happiness found in reading right person for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towersyou.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= For Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most part we've avoided the big names in our favourites this year: important things you need to know about it's good to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books Stylish Restaging of 2016The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was The Crucible is a niche genre, but now it's mainstream tragedy that’s been debated and we've seen some cracking books this yeardiscussed for many years. These are our favourites Its current running in alphabetical order by authortheaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= There should Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun able to understand and we've presented them alphabetically by authorexplain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= We've seen If there is one thing that a lot of biographies and autobiographies people could benefit from having more of in 2016 and their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it hasn't been easy s like to select just ten be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as our favouritesmuch as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, but hereand it's what we finally settled on something that you might be able to approach in alphabetical order by authora number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Olivia thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Crooked Kingdom Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked KingdomGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was all that she . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could want from a book and more, so she had quite a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to Bookbag Towers to chat to usknow more.
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|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162021|summary= It's been We thought that 2020 was a rich strange year for literary fiction and but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we had great fun debating 've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which were have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our favourites - strong point...) but here this year we're going to have to make 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=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= We've got some old favourites Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and some new names in this year's selection recommendations found. But though the growth of our favouritesbook 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. Here they are - in alphabetical order by author If you’re looking for ways 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 Steven BurgauerGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Road To WarIndependent Director in Society: Duty & DrillOur current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Courage & Capture by Steven BurgauerAndrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She and she had quite a few several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when Steven Burgauer they popped into Bookbag Towers .}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to chat alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to usbear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [https: Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works and which she loves//www.degruyter. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Projectcom/view/title/580618 download]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted to askthis £42 book.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Seven great reads for In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the autumn self- and published books we've read them and they're all!books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill loved Sue was so impressed by [[The Darziods' Stone Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Richard Smith|The Darziods' StoneOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - and that she wished that she had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsAndrew Hampshire|summary=Jill enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[LamelliaCreating Value Through Technology: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Gloria D GonsalvesAndrew Hampshire|Creating 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 said that she'd be glad how to read get the most out of it to any child. She He and the author Sue had lots a lot to chat about when Gloria popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= WellIn every generation, hello thereare kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, Bookbaggersneighbor kids, and their classmates. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. Lots happenedThat is self-delusion, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabulousas most adults are aware, wasnbut kids don't she? If you missed it, here have the experience to properly judge what is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing respect and what is truly wonderfulmerely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] The gap between sci-fi and reality is not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments intechnology. He had quite a few questions when For example, the author popped into Bookbag Towerssmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane Austen5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating simple, basic tasks to listen helping to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austensolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Rebecca was impressed Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when she read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdochthey can's t go out? We''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnsonve come up with a baker's writing style put her in mind dozen of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? HereWe's ve seen some cool news to start us off cracking self-published books this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children they're all books which compare well with traditionally- think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine published books in the post, addressed only to themsame genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year'love'' the sound s top ten consists of Scoopeleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it out.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, the first volume of but there are a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithfew things you need to keep us in mind. She had plenty of questions for the author when he popped in to see Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Gliding With Black Swans War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by S B CharlesMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a roller coaster of a thriller highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and she couldn't wait to chat to was delighted when the author S B Charles when he popped in agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'immigration, myths and public perception|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now Ever felt that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said ve hit a thousand, rightbrick wall with your writing? But what if Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get 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]. She has met authors, been given books, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faithwriting again. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope Where do you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope go when you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies move beyond classics like ''1984'' and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books are constant!''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all Choosing the top ten self-published books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simonself-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://www.theguardian.com/published books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]are. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children Here's section. He won't find much to bore him our final top ten in therealphabetical order by author. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly man.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and how One of the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If finest storytellers you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diskive never heard of, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in September 2018 at the ''London Review age of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny58.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - Elizabeth Fox and reading Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone elsebest book on leadership he'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 d ever human rights commendation for children’s books read and we think ithe couldn's t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a really positive initiativefew questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=Author Quentin Bates Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonSandra Aragona|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[LilithSorting the Priorities: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by C E RobinsonSandra Aragona|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princessautobiography]] and knew that there was an exciting series to comeof life as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot that she wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Fox The Cossack by Anthony GardnerK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every as it restored her faith in the thriller fangenre. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about when When the author , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. ItSue found Start Burrell's been a long slog but we are nearing winterbook [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's end Journey to, and thatRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's a reliefJourney to, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And soRecollections of, in memory of one our great cultural iconsSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-tofeel-good read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, too She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Wes Stuart|summary=Last year Rebecca Luke enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels the combination of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of essays on Tokyo life innocence and she was delighted to be able to review his growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo My Name is Sam by Michael PronkoWes Stuart|third bookMy Name is Sam]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She he had quite a few questions for Michael author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachB C R Fegan|summary=Stacey thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Haraldur Erlendsson B C R Fegan and Keith HagenbachLenny Wen]] was : it's a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differentlystory with some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few questions for the authors real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when they he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a wonderful festive season relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and if you were affected has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishesAnnie Ingram|book]]. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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