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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20162017|summary= It's never an easy job picking our Choosing the top ten self -published books we read in 2017 was one of any the toughest jobes we did all year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as weand involved a great deal of discussion. Here've seen some exceptional bookss our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardChit Dubey|summary=Luke thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Kingdom's End 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Charles D BlanchardChit Dubey]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world as it chimed with her personal view of us humanslife. Luke had quite a few questions for the author She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2017 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And a very happy New Year to you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one of you. The world may well be heading to hell in a handcart but we hope it finds Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was 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 way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereabouts. The cast is super and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yet, then you really should.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= If fictionPeter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he's not your bag then wed ever read and he couldn've chosen some special non-fiction books for you. As always t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they're in alphabetical order by authorcame to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens 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 young adults this yearclear, capable prose. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorThere was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsnewsletters|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016October 2017 Newsletter|summary= WeHi, hello and welcome to October's witterings from all of us here at Bookbag Towers. The list of titles for 2018've quite s World Book Day has [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-41429806 been announced]. So good to see a range of [[Paddington's Finest Hour by Michael Bond |Paddington]] book on there. RIP Michael Bond and his wonderful messages about openness and inclusivity. But the 2018 list isn't universally popular. Many children's authors, among them Bookbag favourites David Almond and Anthony McGowan, have [https://www.theguardian.com/books in our confident readers category /2017/oct/02/childrens-authors-slam-celebrity-heavy-world-book-day- lineup criticised it stretches from ] for the time number of celebrity authors it contains. Almond says '' It’s demeaning to children, because it is assuming that children don’t read properly.'' What do you think? Here at Bookbag, we are nicely reading on their own right through inclined to agree. World Book Day should feature quality writing, not famous names. Even so, good luck to the point where they're looking at books for teensan important event. we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is Oh, and good luck in alphabetical order by author.advance to all frazzled parents helping with costumes when the big day eventually arrives!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= WeSue loved Sandra Aragona've found some wondefful picture books this year s lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and they#re all going to appeal to adults ''and'' childrenBeagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorThere was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten of Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this yearauthor, K J Lawrence, but here they arepopped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, in alphabetical order by author.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and here they are in alphabetical order Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by authorStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=November 2016 September 2017 Newsletter|summary= Everything has gone Oh man, Bookbaggers. Summer is over. Did you go on holiday? If so, we hope you had a little bit crazy lovely time and got to read a book or two. If you didn't, we bet you managed to get some reading time in dear old Blightly of lateanyway, hasndidn't ityou? Which summer book did you enjoy the most? Brexit has sent The latest figures tell us all into a spin and there that children are [https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/02/young-readers-drive-book-sales driving book sales]. Sales of children's titles rose 16% last year alone. This is a such great deal of anger aboutnews. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is But it does lead us back to that drum we like to bang from time to bring you time - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on Cover Kids Books [http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gaiman-pullman-support-cover-kids-books-campaign- some 371596 campaign]. Why does a third of the joy market get only 3% coverage in newspapers and magazines? It's as though children, and happiness found in reading the authors who write for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of them, don't matter at all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag TowersDo better, British press, do better.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= For the most part we've avoided Luke enjoyed the big names in our favourites this year: it's good to see combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some new names coming through! These are our favourites well depicted moments of horror in alphabetical order [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for authorWes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was Sue giggled like a niche genre, but now child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's mainstream and we've seen a good story with some cracking books this yearvaluable lessons. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorIt was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= There should be Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun of a relief when Sue met author Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and we've presented has shared them alphabetically with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by authorAnnie Ingram|book]].}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016|summary= We've seen There was a lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasn't been easy to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authortalk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoStephan Santiago|summary=Olivia thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Crooked Kingdom Returning Home by Leigh BardugoStephan Santiago|Crooked KingdomReturning Home]] was all that she could want from and there were a book and more, so several points she had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when Leigh Bardugo he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsnewsletters|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016August 2017 Newsletter|summary= ItHappy August, Bookbaggers! Here's hoping you get the opportunity to make the most of summer's been a rich year for literary fiction and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are good weather by taking some time to read in alphabetical order by authorthe sun.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016|summary= We've got some Not that we spend much time sympathising with politicians here at Bookbag Towers but oh, poor old favourites and some new names Andrea Leadsom! Her slip of the tongue - at least we hope it was a slip of the tongue - in this year's selection referring to Jane Austen as one of our favouritesgreatest ''living'' authors has resulted in [http://www. Here they are independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/andrea-leadsom-jane-austen-waterstones-throw-shade- in alphabetical order by authora7851571.html much merriment]. ''Anyone know who Jane Austen's agent is? We'd love to book her for an event,'' said Waterstone's. Teehee.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerTessa Buckley|summary=Ani thought that Jill's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Eye Spy II by Steven BurgauerTessa Buckley|Eye Spy II]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She had There were quite a few points to discuss questions for Tessa when Steven Burgauer she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewsnewsletters|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonJuly 2017 Newsletter|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothesHello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? Well, because they seemed ''safe''we hope. The best bit of book news recently comes right after one of the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman [http: Numba Pinkerton has shown her how //www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-06-27/philip-pullman-set-to have -name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to name] one of the characters in his upcoming novel after a wardrobe which works and which she lovesvictim of the Grenfell Tower fire. When NumbaTeacher James Clements pledged £1, author 500 in memory of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped into Bookbag Towershis former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabi, who died in the fire, Sue had lots and hundreds of questions she wanted others added more cash to askhis bid in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016|summary= Seven great reads for whole auction raised £150k. And we don't mind telling you that we shed a few tears over it all. We hope the autumn - authorities get their stuff together and weshow a similar generosity of spirit. We've read them all!re not holding our breath on the showing so far, sadly.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneSaqib Noor|summary=Jill loved Sue laughed and cried when she read [[The Darziods' Stone Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad by Richard SmithSaqib Noor|The Darziods' StoneSurgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroad]] - , touched and humbled by a fast-paced teen adventure - and man who has provided medical aid in some of the most needy parts of the world. She had quite a few questions for when author Richard Smith when he Saqib Noor popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsJohnny Ringwood|summary=Jill Peter enjoyed [[LamelliaCargoes & Capers: The Kingdom life and times of Mushrooms a London Docklands man by Gloria D GonsalvesJohnny Ringwood|Cargoes & Capers]] with its memories of life in the East End and said that she'd be glad to read it to any childstories how the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life around. She and the author He had lots to chat about rather a lot of questions when Gloria Johnny popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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So here's some exciting news! We hope have a title, 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 the canoe owned by Malcolm Polstead. His daemon is Asta. And you didn't miss can read an interview about it with Philip Pullman [Poetry Dayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rE45VHtSzw here]. Lots happenedAs you can imagine, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 we at prime time Bookbag Towers are beyond excited. Roll on a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasnOctober! And while we't she? If you missed itre on the topic of young readers, here is '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 trailer Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children and young people say that they read for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulpleasure.Isn't that great?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaIsabella Davidson|summary=Luke Sue was impressed when he read grabbed by [[Set Free The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land by Anthony BidulkaIsabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest inas soon as she started reading. He had quite She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to be an alpha or a few questions beta mummy when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Natasha Farrant The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenLizzy Mumfrey|summary=We ''loved'' Sue was stunned by [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice Fall Out by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and PrejudiceLizzy Mumfrey]] and it was fascinating to listen to simply couldn't put the book down. She had a whole list of questions for the author Natasha Farrant tell us about how when she first came to dicover Jane Austenpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonHugo Driscoll|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read Sue thought that [[Taking in Water Seven Days with You by Pamela JohnsonHugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - a quick but suprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and Johnsonthat it's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. more uplifting than you might expect from that description! She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithMichael Pronko About ''The Last Train''|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was very impressed by [[Words of Power: Volume 1 The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Ritchie Valentine SmithMichael Pronko|Words of PowerThe Last Train]], the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smiththriller set in Tokyo. She she had plenty of quite a few questions for the author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesDavid Windle|summary=Jill thought that After reading [[Gliding With Black Swans Spudboy and Chip by S B CharlesDavid Windle]] Jill wants a potato superhero. There was a roller coaster of a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat lot to talk about when the author S B Charles when he popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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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 thought that [[The Green Door Grumpface by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorB C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]]was sweet, so she was delighted funny and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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Hello Bookbaggers! How are you? Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now 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...
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V Burkey|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by BrexitTormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]]. We hope you are not There was a lot to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey popped in despair at the apparent collapse of our political systemto Bookbag Towers. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you }}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn Bennett|summary=Sue's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from loved to spend more time with the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing characters. When the countryauthor popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat about. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 NewsletterKeren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative Facts|summary= Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefactsLet|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring". Handbook by Keren David|The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various childrenLiar's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip ArdaghHandbook] and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think title and themes hit the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manzeitgeist.
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Hi, hello and how the devil are youall? Read anything good lately? If you We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don're looking for ideas, t concern us but because everyone is doing it and probably doing it much better than we could. But how could we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past 'not'' point out thatGeorge Orwell's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add'newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diskias we write, who back in [http://www.theguardian.com/books/20162017/aprjan/2824/authorgeorge-orwell-jenny1984-diskisales-cancersurge-dies died from cancerkellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list] recently. She wrote a diary in the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writingAlternative facts are not facts. We will truly miss her. Rest in peaceAnd thank you, George Orwell, Jennyfor warning us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreTop Ten Self-Published Books 2016|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would It's never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone again. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersan easy job picking our top ten self published books of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult as we've seen some exceptional books.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieCharles D Blanchard|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from Luke thought that [[Inside of Me Kingdom's End by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of MeCharles D Blanchard]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her motherwas an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world of us humans. She Luke had quite a few questions for the author Hazel McHaffie when she he popped into in to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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Hello there, Bookbaggershello, hello! And a very happy New Year to you all. May 2017 bring joy and how the devil are prosperity to every one of you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what The world may well be heading to read next, hell in a handcart but we have plenty to recommend to you from hope it finds a new direction this monthyear and, even if it doesn's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKt, parents were asked to choose all our readers find at least the activity small pleasures that they thought developed make life worth living come their child’s empathy way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the most book - and reading was the runaway winnerwe rarely say that hereabouts. We agree! Reading The cast is a vicarious experience super and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie film balances its emotional and Kate Greenaway awards fantastical elements beautifully. This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think If you haven't seen it's a yet, then you really positive initiativeshould.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonTop Ten Teens Books of 2016|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] There have been some cracking books for teens and knew that there was an exciting series to comeyoung adults this year. She had quite a few questions for These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTop Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016|summary=Jill thought We've quite a range of books in our confident readers category - it stretches from the time that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused and had twists children are nicely reading on their own right through to suit every thriller fanthe point where they're looking at books for teens. She was impressed we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order 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 the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and MomentsTop Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoWe really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful children's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usauthor.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachTop Ten General Fiction Books of 2016|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly We look for cracking good tale of folklore, legends, spirits reads from our General Fiction favourites and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for the authors when here they popped into Bookbag Towersare in alphabetical order by author.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015Crime Novels 2016|summary= WeFor the most part we've seen some great self-published books avoided the big names in our favourites this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. : it's good to see some new names coming through! Here they These are, our favourites in alphabetical order by author.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Literary Fiction 2015Books of 2016|summary=WeIt've s been looking a rich year for intelligent women's literary fiction that provides a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are, in alphabetical order by author. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2015 Newsletter|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you out.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels of 20152016|summary= We've tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and got some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as and some talented newcomersnew names in this year's selection of our favourites. Here they are, - in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven Burgauer|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personal, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you rememberinspiring & insightful...?'' conversations! It took She had quite a while few points to whittle our choices down discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need chat to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorus.
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