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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterThe 12 Books That Shaped Britain's Decade Of Reading And What You Should You Read In 2026|summary= Hello thereOver the last ten years, Britain has argued about identity, Bookbaggerspublic 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 devil are you? WellUK talk about race and class, the NHS, we hopegender bias and even the climate crisis. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Traveling with Books in 2025: How E-Readers Made the Bookbag Lighter (Literally)|summary=For years, we have plenty readers faced the same dilemma before every trip: which books to recommend pack and which to you from this month's releasesleave behind.Guess what? In Each choice felt like a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKsmall heartbreak, especially for those who devoured novels faster than flights could land. Thankfully, parents were asked the modern traveler no longer has to choose between stories and suitcase space.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Transforming Book Reports and Literary Presentations with AI Tools|summary=As educators and students adjust to our new normal of digital learning, we have made some monumental shifts in how we share literary analysis and book reviews. Gone are the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy days of a simple written report, as the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading bar is a vicarious experience now raised to create presentations that are not only interesting and really helps us all aesthetically- not just children pleasing but also allow for real content to be delivered into attention- catching packages.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Modern Tactics to appreciate the world through someone elseBoost Your Book's Online Presence|summary=In today's eyescompetitive publishing world, writing a great book is only the first step. Amnesty UK will also give To reach readers and build a special commendation this year to one of loyal audience, authors must embrace modern marketing strategies, including tools like on the shortlisted books in the Carnegie [https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/ https://netpeak.us/services/paid-social/] website that help amplify visibility and Kate Greenaway awards engagement across multiple platforms. This will be Without a strong online presence, even the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativemost compelling story can remain undiscovered.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Ariel Saramandi|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about In this [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) Portrait of an Island on Fire by Quentin BatesAriel Saramandi|Thin Icepowerful collection of essays]], Saramandi seeks to intradermally dissect the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriessociopolitical fabric of Mauritius, tunneling deep into the wounds left by colonialism and slavery to expose how these legacies still shape modern life.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonTell your life story to a ghostwriter for the benefit of you and future generations of your family by Michael McKown|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building It’s not 1935 anymore, and time is running out. You’ve lived through decades most of today’s generation can only read about in history books or see in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] and knew grainy newsreels. Your life story isn’t just a dusty diary of “been there, done that there was an exciting series to come. She had quite ” It’s a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersliving, breathing time capsule that could knock the socks off kids raised on TikTok and AI.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerHow BookTok is changing the publishing landscape|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox In an era dominated by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused digital interactions, BookTok emerges as a groundbreaking platform for book lovers. This vibrant TikTok community reshapes how readers discover new books and had twists to suit every thriller fanauthors gain visibility. She was impressed by With its powerful reach, BookTok propels the serious depiction publishing industry into a new age of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersgrowth and innovation.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self Published Books 2024|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all This is our readers. It's been a long slog but list of the top ten self-published books we are nearing winter's end and that's a reliefve seen this year, in alphabetical order, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring booksby author.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewSelf-Improvement Through Reading: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'How to Choose Books for Personal Growth|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty Reading provides insights and Chaos: Slices techniques for both personal and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] professional development, making it a potent tool for self-improvement. However, the impact of essays reading largely depends on Tokyo life and she was delighted choosing the right books to be able to review his [[Motions match your objectives. To simplify this process, consider using the Headway app – a platform that provides users with key insights from top research-based books through audio and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]]text summaries, Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite making it easier to incorporate learning into a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usbusy schedule.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow to Write a Book Report: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachFrom Choosing the Book to Final Draft|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or Need help on how to do a book report? Check out of his mind? our step-by Haraldur Erlendsson -step guide at thebookbag.co.uk and Keith Hagenbach]] was learn to craft compelling reports that impress today! Book report writing shouldn't be a headache! It's almost like telling a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking friend about a little differently. She had quite book but with a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towersbit of structure.}}
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterHow Serialized Stories Are Revolutionizing the Way We Read|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by With technology gradually encroaching on every area of our lives, the awful floodschange extends to literature as well. This brings serialized stories into focus, you have which overtook our sympathyreading habits with its stages, or small sequential parts of a narrated story. In this sense, this new approach is doing more than just changing how we read but also how authors will write, publishers, promote, solidarity and very best wishesreaders experience these works. The rise of digital platforms and book writing apps (e.g. [https://www.chapterly. And com/ Chapterly]) are at least one book in your Christmas stockingthe forefront of this change.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20152023|summary= We've seen some great really good self-published books this year and had great fun choosing : they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill thought that enjoyed [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally Radio Free Olympia by Spadge WhittakerJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears , a story blending prose and faces them all over the course poetry with themes of a year was funny and silly andecology, yesfolklore, bravelove and loss. ItShe didn's t think it was the easiest read, but a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSrewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=We know that 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 Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to suggest more unusual books build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that wereaders can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It've enjoyed over s also about the yearcraft of writing. Hopefully You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, varied story. And who knows what unexplored realms you'll find something for everyone here. discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeBest Practices|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'' Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and that's not something she often saysusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, so she had quite reading remains a few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women3 Things You Didn's Fiction 2015t Know About Ghostwriters|summary=We've been looking for intelligent womenHow 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's fiction no surprise that provides there are a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here 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=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= Happy NovemberSue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornera thriller set primarily in Russia. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking She had quite a few questions for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you outauthor Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Self-Published Books 2022|summary= We've tried to give you a varied selection re constantly amazed at the quality of crime novels for 2015. They the self-published books which come from several continents our way and we've seen some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomersreal gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order , by author:}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, 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 right person for you.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= We had Lolita, a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015highly controversial book, is not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remembersubject to bans in American schools...?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which Here are part of a series where the most important things you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorknow about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books Stylish Restaging of 2015The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=We've noticed The Crucible is a growing appetite tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples many years. Its current running in 2015theaters has received a rather intriguing review. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need Keep reading to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorfind out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= 2015 has been Singapore Mathematics is a good year for those books which you just want unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to enjoy reading understand and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by authorexplain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Finding More Time For Reading|summary= Choosing our top ten books 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 be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for teens is always difficult this, and 2015 was no exception. We think thereit's something here 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 everyone reading, and they're in alphabetical order by authorthat can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= We seem Sue was absolutely riveted to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and the books which accompany them - at the moment, Randall S Peterson]]. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in selecting our top ten history books the hands of 2015 we've tried to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyonecompany boards which are dysfunctional. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorSue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Confident Readers 20152021|summary= We stayed up late and thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year'argued'' about which books should be included in this s top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it wasna baker's dozen as we really couldn't an easy jobsplit them apart. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here Here they are , in alpabetical alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from Book reviews are a crucial tool for the brilliant editions we've seen this year reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and some recommendations found. But though the growth of our personal favourites had book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to be left outmake your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, but here they are in alphabetical orderI’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, by authorI’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story an enthusiastic reader of his father's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by John SearanckeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Prunes for BreakfastThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had quite a few questions for John several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] Comic books and thought it was a movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few questions for writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the author when he popped end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to see usdwell 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=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait Gerry Brown is over and we now know so keen to see people geting involved that Marlon James there's a free digital [httphttps://www.theguardiandegruyter.com/booksview/2015title/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015580618 download]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulousthis £42 book.
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|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Wereally couldn're eagerly awaiting news of t narrow the winner choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the 2015 Man Booker Prize eleven books and we have some exciting books on the shortlisthere they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue was so impressed by [[The Glass Girl Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Sandy HogarthOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]], an exploration that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalsbook. She had quite a few questions for the author Perhaps that was what she was talking about when she Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances BrodyTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's Kate Shackleton mysteriest have the background. She thought that the latest - In [[A Death in Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Dales Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Frances BrodyAndrew Hampshire|A Death in Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the DalesTech that Can Transform Your Business]] - was ingenious, well researched Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and a darned good readhow to get the most out of it. There were quite He and Sue had a few questions lot to chat about when Frances popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=From 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.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussell5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of lovesimple, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort basic tasks to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in helping to see ussolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen Are you running out of inspiration for what to avoid do with the limelight, so kids when Kim Staflund's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she they can't go out? We'devouredve come up with a baker'' it and had quite a few questions s dozen of books to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Sue has spent We've seen some very indulgent hours recently listening to cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books narrated by Matt Addisin the same genres. Most recently sheWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's wallowed in [[Rape top ten consists of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] eleven books and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]]here they are, both in alphabetical order by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingauthor.. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= WellWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPs, given there are a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-few things you need to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918keep us in mind.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made Desiree Villena gives us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terryfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainMelanie Martin|summary=After she finished reading |summary=In [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Antony WoottenMelanie Martin|The Grubby Feather GangWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Sue couldnMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It't get the characters out of her minds a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. The Days after she finished the book had given her a lot to think Sue could not stop thinking about and what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If Ever felt that you haven't been on ve hit a brick wall with your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get youwriting again. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= How are Where do you go when you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering move beyond classics like ''1984'' and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon''Brave New World''? 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 do.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperMelissa Leet|summary=Ani Sue was impressed when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Landslide by John PiperMelissa Leet|Hibernia UnanimisLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and she was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions to ask the author for Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Hi, hello and how ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the devil are you? hard part. The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbaghard part is, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully how do you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, whatmake a flying car that's been going on in the book worldsuper safe and quiet? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news.': Elon MuskFirstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luck, Chris.}}
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful itSue wasn's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good t expecting to get back to talking enjoy a novel about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years''building'', millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Fault in Our Stars Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by John GreenDaniel Peltz|The Fault in Our StarsIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. Night of Infinities is a There was a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like lot to take part, do let them knowchat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi there! Spring is in Choosing the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, toughest jobs we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, did all year and are looking for anything to read that isn't involved 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 deal of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concurdiscussion. Having said that, there Here's nothing wrong with a choice of formatour final top ten in alphabetical order by author.. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book was quietly impressed when she read [[Caring for Shirley 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyChit Dubey]] was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that as it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as chimed with her husbandpersonal view of life. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Melita Thomas Talks To Michael Pronko|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoBookbag About The King's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and ChaosPearl: Slices Henry VIII and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronkohis Daughter Mary|essays on Tokyo life]] and she had quite summary= Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a few questions for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach to the Wars of the Roses which she found in Peter thought that [[The White Queen Ten Golden Rules of Middleham: Sprigs Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Broom 1 by Lesley J NickellLeadership]]. Shewas the best book on leadership he'd have loved ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to Lesley, but unfortunately she died in 2013. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers to many of Ani's questionsus.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and Luke thought 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 to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terryintense, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world emotional and the human condition but who, in person, was kind visceral read that illuminates and funny educates with a strong voice and twinklyclear, without a nasty bone in his bodycapable prose. We are all There was a little bit less without himlot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, weSue loved Sandra Aragona've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you s lightly- or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for the film adaptation of fictionalised [[Fifty Shades Of Grey Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by EL JamesSandra Aragona|autobiography]] are outof life as a diplomatic spouse. Most are suggesting There was a lot that the film is better than the book. It's 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 she wanted to the bookask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesK J Lawrence|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[The Virtuoso Cossack by Virginia BurgesK J Lawrence|The VirtuosoCossack]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life as it restored her faith in transitionthe thriller genre. She When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Shot at Glory Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by P J DavittStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Shot at GloryMan's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts and allan inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask know more when Paddy Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaWes Stuart|summary=Sue 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 [[A Word Glittering with Spikes My Name is Sam by Nigel McCleaWes Stuart|A Word Glittering with SpikesMy Name is Sam]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she he had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Leonce Gaiter The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersB C R Fegan|summary=Leonce Gaiter is Sue giggled like a prolific African American writer child when she read [[Henry and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Washington Post, and he has written two novelsLenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is It was a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesreal pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was quietly impressed by debut something of a relief when Sue met author Rachael Shanks' , Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[A Reverie of Brothers Conversations with Kammie by R D ShanksAnnie Ingram|A Reverie of Brothersbook]] and she had quite . There was a few questions lot to talk about when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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