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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|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.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Talks To Tessa BuckleyLighter (Literally)|summary=Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama seriesFor years, Eye Spy Investigations readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to pack and enjoyed [[Eye Spy II by Tessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]]which to leave behind. There were quite Each choice felt like a few questions small heartbreak, especially for Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, the modern traveler no longer has to chat to uschoose between stories and suitcase space.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2017 NewsletterTransforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? WellAs educators and students adjust to our new normal of digital learning, we hopehave made some monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and book reviews. The best bit of book news recently comes right after one of Gone are the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman [http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-27/philip-pullman-set-to-name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to name] one days of the characters in his upcoming novel after a victim of the Grenfell Tower fire. Teacher James Clements pledged £1,500 in memory of his former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabisimple written report, who died in as the fire, and hundreds of others added more cash bar is now raised to his bid in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction. The whole auction raised £150k. And we don't mind telling you create presentations that we shed a few tears over it all. We hope the authorities get their stuff together are not only interesting and show a similar generosity of spirit. We're not holding our breath on the showing so far, sadlyaesthetically-pleasing but also allow for real content to be delivered into attention-catching packages.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib NoorModern Tactics to Boost Your Book's Online Presence|summary=Sue laughed In today's competitive publishing world, writing a great book is only the first step. To reach readers and cried when she read [[Surgery build a loyal audience, authors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the Shoulders of Giants[https: Letters from a doctor abroad by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants//netpeak.us/services/paid-social/ https: Letters from a doctor abroad]//netpeak.us/services/paid-social/], touched website that help amplify visibility and humbled by engagement across multiple platforms. Without a man who has provided medical aid in some of strong online presence, even the most needy parts of the world. She had quite a few questions when author Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to see uscompelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny RingwoodAriel Saramandi|summary=Peter enjoyed In this [[Cargoes & Capers: The life and times Portrait of a London Docklands man an Island on Fire by Johnny RingwoodAriel Saramandi|Cargoes & Caperspowerful collection of essays]] with its memories , Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the sociopolitical fabric of life in Mauritius, tunneling deep into the East End wounds left by colonialism and stories slavery to expose how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his these legacies still shape modern life around. He had rather a lot of questions when Johnny popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2017 NewsletterTell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary= Hello you lovely Bookbaggers. It's been a sad and angry month since we last spokeIt’s not 1935 anymore, what with terror attacks and general electionstime is running out. We hope all is well with all You’ve lived through decades most of you and you are all coping as best you today’s generation canonly read about in history books or see in grainy newsreels. But we are going to try to distract you from it all Your life story isn’t just for a minute or two by pointing you in the direction dusty diary of some great books to read. When all else fails“been there, books can comfort, right? So let's have some positivity, if only on the subject of books and readingdone that. So here's some exciting news! We have ” It’s a titleliving, a character and an [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/26/before-his-dark-materials-how-lyras-story-began-exclusive-extract extract] for the first volume in Philip Pullman's new trilogy, out in October. ''La Belle Sauvage'' is breathing time capsule that could knock the canoe owned by Malcolm Polstead. His daemon is Asta. And you can read an interview about it with Philip Pullman [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rE45VHtSzw here]. As you can imagine, we at Bookbag Towers are beyond excited. Roll on October! And while we're socks off kids raised on the topic of young readers, here's some more good news. [http://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/record-number-teenagers-say-they-enjoy-reading Record numbers] of children say they enjoy reading. A survey by the Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children TikTok and young people say that they read for pleasureAI. Isn't that great?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Isabella DavidsonHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary=Sue was grabbed In an era dominated by [[The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Isabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] digital interactions, BookTok emerges as soon as she started readinga groundbreaking platform for book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and authors gain visibility. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the publishing industry into a beta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usnew age of growth and innovation.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lizzy MumfreyTop Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary=Sue was stunned This is our list of the top ten self-published books we've seen this year, in alphabetical order, by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] and simply couldn't put the book downauthor. She had a whole 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 questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersbooks we cover.It's been great fun though!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewSelf-Improvement Through Reading: Bookbag Talks To Hugo DriscollHow to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Sue thought 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 [[Seven Days provides users with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but suprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love key insights from top research-based books through audio and terminal illness and that text summaries, making it's more uplifting than you might expect from that description! There was a lot easier to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped incorporate learning into Bookbag Towersa busy schedule.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2017 NewsletterHow to Write a Book Report: From Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary= Hi, hello and Need help on how the devil are you, fellow Bookbaggersto do a book report?Check out our step-by-step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and learn to craft compelling reports that impress today!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko About ''The Last Train''Jeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue was very impressed by Jill enjoyed [[The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) Radio Free Olympia by Michael PronkoJeffrey Dunn|The Last TrainRadio Free Olympia]], a thriller set in Tokyostory blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. she had quite She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David WindleFull Guide|summary=After reading [[Spudboy 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 Chip heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by David Windle]] Jill wants 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 potato superherofantasy novel. There was a lot You have the power to talk 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 when the author popped into Bookbag Towerscraft of writing. You'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=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganBest Practices|summary=Jill thought that [[The Grumpface by B C R Fegan Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and Daniela Frongia]] was sweettheir meanings, funny but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and vividly illustratedusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. She had quite However, reading remains a few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2017 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How are much do youknow about ghostwriters? Well, we hope. First up this month, our great friend SF Said reminded us of an important campaign the other day, and we want to remind you These professionals lurk in turn.#coverkidsbooks draws attention to the lack shadows of representative coverage of children's books in newspapers the publishing industry (both self- and other media. You can read about it here.As this blogpost points outtraditional publishing), according to The Bookseller, sales with most members of children's books overtook adult fiction for the first time in 2014, and they now account for over 30% public having only ever heard of them because of the UK publishing marketPierce Brosnan film. And yet children's books currently get just 3% Given the awkwardness a lot of all book review spacepeople feel toward ghostwriters, despite accounting for that 30% of the market. That is an entire order of magnitude of under-representation. We couldn't agree more and we at Bookbag give equal priority to adult and childrenit's books. But we know no surprise that we there are preaching a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to the converted and we wish that newspapers would make more effort to get on board. There is more to children's fiction than Harry Potter, guys. A lot moreclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was both fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to bootSue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. There was She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when Spadge he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save We're constantly amazed at the quality of the World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animalself-Lovers Save the World?]]published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. There was a lot to chat about when Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Tormod V Burkey popped in to Bookbag Towers.:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn Bennett3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=SueIf you's only problem with re all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennetthttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] was that she would have loved . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to spend more time with the charactersworld, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat aboutright person for you.
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her Lolita, a highly controversial book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit , is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the zeitgeistmost important things you need to know about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2017 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hi, 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 The Crucible is doing it a tragedy that’s been debated and probably doing it much better than we coulddiscussed for many years. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, back Its current running in [http://wwwtheaters has received a rather intriguing review.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]. Alternative facts are not facts. And thank you, George Orwell, for warning usKeep reading to find out more.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] Singapore Mathematics is a dramatized example unique way of Suffragist ideaspresenting this science. She's been chatting Parents and teachers will be able to us about understand and explain to children the power of protestsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= ItIf 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 never an easy job picking our top ten self published books like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as weused to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it've seen some exceptional bookss 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 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 Charles D BlanchardGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Luke thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Kingdom's End Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Charles D BlanchardGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats 's brilliantly readable but offers some facinating insights into rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the world hands of us humanscompany boards which are dysfunctional. Luke had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And We thought that 2020 was a very happy New Year to you allstrange 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. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one Last year's top ten consisted of youeleven books (maths never was our strong point. The world may well be heading to hell in a handcart ..) but this year we hope 're going to have to make it finds a new direction this year and, even if it doesnbaker's dozen as we really couldn'tsplit them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, all our by author...}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers find at least the small pleasures , a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make life worth living come their wayyour mark as a book reviewer.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= If fiction's not your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books for you. As always they're Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in alphabetical order Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by authorGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Teens Comic Books of 2016Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= There Comic books and movies, in general, have been some cracking books for teens given the portrayal of good; always winning and young adults saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this yearunsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. These are our favourites While it may not be a great thought to bear in alphabetical order by authormind, 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= WeGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there've quite s a range free digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of books in our confident readers category - it stretches from the time that children are nicely reading on their own right through to the point where they're looking at books for teens. we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by author£42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Self-Published Books 20162020|summary= WeIn this strangest of years we've found some wondefful picture been delighted by the self-published books this year we've read and they#'re all going to appeal to adults 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'' children. Here here they are , in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order by authorbook. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and here they are in alphabetical order by authorSue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2016 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of lateIn every generation, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin and there is a great deal of anger aboutare kids who become bullies. Our hopeThey bully their siblings, in this November newsletterneighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is to bring you self- whichever side of delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy experience to properly judge what is respect and happiness found in reading for pleasure. Reading what is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towersmerely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been 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.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most part we've avoided important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the big names in our favourites this year: it's good efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction A Baker's Dozen of Books of 2016to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was 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 niche genre, but now itbaker's mainstream and we've seen dozen of books to give you some cracking books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorbrilliant ideas.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We've seen Writing a lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasnbook review isn't been easy to select just ten as our favouritesdifficult, you know, but here's what we finally settled on there are a few things you need to keep us in alphabetical order by authormind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoMelanie Martin|summary=Olivia thought that |summary=In [[Crooked Kingdom War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Leigh BardugoMelanie Martin|Crooked KingdomWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was all that Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could want from a book and more, so not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions read and was delighted when Leigh Bardugo popped in the author agreed to chat with her.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to Bookbag Towers affect the publishing industry - and the wider country.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=8 ways to chat motivate yourself to uswrite, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ever felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World''?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= WeOne of the finest storytellers you've got some old favourites and some new names never heard of, who died in this year's selection September 2018 at the age of our favourites. Here they are - in alphabetical order by author58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerMelissa Leet|summary=Ani thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Landslide by Steven BurgauerMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was personal, inspiring & insightfula debut novel. She had quite a few points to discuss questions for Melissa when Steven Burgauer she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill loved Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Darziods' Stone Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Richard SmithDaniel Peltz|The Darziods' StoneIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] - . There was a fastlot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-paced teen adventure Published Books 2017|summary= Choosing the top ten self- published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and had quite involved a few questions for great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Richard Smith when he 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 MushroomsChit Dubey|summary=Jill enjoyed Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Lamellia21 Doors to Happiness: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Gloria D GonsalvesChit Dubey]] and said that she'd be glad to read as it to any childchimed with her personal view of life. She and the author had lots to chat about was delighted when Gloria Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. 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]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderful.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Luke was impressed when he read Peter thought that [[Set Free The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Anthony BidulkaElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] not least because he liked was the characters best book on leadership he felt 'd ever read and he could invest in. He had couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when the author popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Natasha Farrant The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenGabe Riggs|summary=We ''loved'' Luke thought that [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice Punk Love Foucault by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and PrejudiceGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and it visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was fascinating a lot to listen talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonSandra Aragona|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Taking in Water Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Pamela JohnsonSandra Aragona|autobiography]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsonlife as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions lot that she wanted to ask about when the author Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. Sue was delighted when she read [[http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ ScoopThe Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activitiesas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. It will feature some of When the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrillauthor, just for starters. Not leastK J Lawrence, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled popped into Bookbag Towers to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only chat to them. We ''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Postus, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as Sue had quite a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it out.few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithStuart Burrell|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Words Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Power: Volume 1 , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Ritchie Valentine SmithStuart Burrell|Words Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Power, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithfeel-good read. She had plenty of questions for the author wanted to know more when he Stuart popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesWes 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 [[Gliding With Black Swans My Name is Sam by S B CharlesWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was a roller coaster of and he had quite a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat to few questions for author S B Charles Wes Stuart when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'B C R Fegan|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 Sue giggled like a child when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Christopher Bowden|The Purple ShadowB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now Very few people believe 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 dogs can talk so it was something of a thousandrelief when Sue met author, right? But what if you said 2Annie Ingram.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has done shared them with us in her [[http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just thatConversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. She has met authors, been given books, and now is There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faithchat to us. Keep reading!
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