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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at 've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the apparent collapse best of traditional publishing. Here's our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If sotop ten, in alphabetical order, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countryby author. Books are constant!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a book for children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up story blending prose and poetry with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authorsthemes of ecology, understandably somewhat miffedfolklore, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] love and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]loss. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He wonShe didn't find much to bore him in there. We think it was the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]]easiest read, for example. Oh, what but a silly, silly manrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= HiFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, hello and how the devil are 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 youcould do more than just visit these magical lands? Read anything good latelyWhat if you could create your own? If you're looking for ideas, we This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can oblige with this month's recommendations turn simple ink and a blast from the past paper into landscapes that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you readers can add, do let us knowexplore.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellBest Practices|summary=Jill thought that [[Cold Calling by Russell Mardell|Cold Calling]] was unexpectedly delightful 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 above allusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, verysuch as Promova, very humanmany 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 Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to uscenturies.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel Mentmore3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with her mobile phone againmost members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. She had quite Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersnumber of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from really enjoyed [[Inside of Me The Lensky Connection by Hazel McHaffieConrad Delacroix|Inside of MeThe Lensky Connection]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother, a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie Conrad Delacroix when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this monthWe's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose re constantly amazed at the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy quality of the most self- and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s published books which come our way and we think it's a really positive initiativeve seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers If you're all set to chat publish your novel, it might be time to us about [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 [Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesright person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonMost Important Things to Know|summary=Ani was impressed by Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the world building in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series most important things you need to come. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and had twists to suit every thriller fandiscussed for many years. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertiesIts current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. There was quite a lot Keep reading to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersfind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= Hi, hello and Singapore Mathematics is a very happy February to all our readersunique way of presenting this science. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end Parents and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward teachers will be able to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked understand and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-explain to-read/david-bowie-children the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, toosimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Finding More Time For Reading|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Beauty and ChaosA Bookbagger's View: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael PronkoWhat it's like to be a reviewer|first bookliterature]] . 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 essays on Tokyo life possible reasons for this, and she was delighted to it's something that you might be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite approach in a few questions for Michael when he popped number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into Bookbag Towers reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to chat to usfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson Gerry Brown and Keith HagenbachRandall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Stacey thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Man Who Drew TrianglesDisaster in the Boardroom: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Haraldur Erlendsson Gerry Brown and Keith HagenbachRandall S Peterson]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and ultimately livelihoods could be in the hands of thinking a little differentlycompany boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag TowersSue wanted to know more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had thought that 2020 was a wonderful festive season and if you were affected strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the awful floods, you quality of self-published books which have come our sympathyway. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, solidarity and very best wishesby author.. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= We've seen some great self-published books this year 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, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and had great fun choosing our top ten booksmake a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. Here they areAs an avid reader of book reviews, in alphabetical order 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 Spadge WhittakerGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Braver Than BritainThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Occasionally by Spadge WhittakerAndrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over she had several points she wanted to discuss with the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSauthors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from AmazonComic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day's best seller lists. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, but we like believe that it is a breath of fresh air to suggest more unusual books discover that we've enjoyed over have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone herevictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Jill thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that [[Dragonthere's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flighta free digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Self-Published Books 2020|summary=WeIn this strangest of years we've been looking for intelligent womendelighted by the self-published books we's fiction that provides a good ve read and we think that wethey've found some crackersre all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Here We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to youSue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, but Christmas is around 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 cornerbook. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to our features section where we have done our best chat to help you outus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= WeTechnology can seem frightening to people who don've tried 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 give you a varied selection get the most out of crime novels for 2015it. They come from several continents He and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. 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=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015In every generation, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you rememberthere are kids who become bullies.They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates..?'' conversations! It took quite a while They seem to whittle our choices down believe that other kids look up to tenthem and respect them. That is self-delusion, particularly as wemost adults are aware, but kids don've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to t have read earlier books the experience to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction The gap between sci-fi and there reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have been some very good examples to go that far back in time to see huge developments in 2015technology. In making our selection we've avoided books which are For example, the later parts of trilogies and where smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you really need to don’t have read the earlier books to get the best from themone in today’s society, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authoryou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 20155 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= 2015 Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's tasteexpanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. Here they areIt comes with so many benefits, alphabetically from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten A Baker's Dozen of Books for Teens 2015to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Choosing our top ten books Are you running out of inspiration for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exception. what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We think there've come up with a baker's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authordozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten History Self-Published Books 20152019|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries 've seen some cracking self- published books this year and the they're all books which accompany them compare well with traditionally- at published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the moment, but in selecting our choice down any further - so this year's top ten history consists of eleven books 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 everyone. Here here they are , in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Confident Readers 2015Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We stayed up late and Writing a book review isn''argued'' about which books should be included t difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobmind. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we|summary=In [[War and Love: A family've seen this year s testament of anguish, endurance and some devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of our personal favourites had anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to be left out, but here they are her family in occupied Amsterdam in alphabetical order, by WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris Calder8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite Ever felt that you've hit a few questions for the author when he popped in to see usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are Where do you go when you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. Hemove beyond classics like '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 1984''multi-layered epiphany of a noveland '' and if you havenBrave New World'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 fabulous.?
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|title=Man Booker Prize 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= WeChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have constantly surprised at just how good some exciting self-published books on the shortlistare. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyMelissa Leet|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - was impressed when she read [[A Death in the Dales Landslide by Frances BrodyMelissa Leet|A Death in the DalesLandslide]] - by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readdebut novel. There were She had quite a few questions for Melissa when Frances she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Jill Thrussellabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Ani thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In Heaven]] was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had quite Every child has a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in right to see us.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's always been just a little bit keen to avoid not the limelighthard part. The hard part is, so when Kim Staflundhow do you make a flying car that's latest book, [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors]] landed on her desk she super safe and quiet?''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions to ask the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening wasn't expecting to books narrated enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by Matt Addis. Most recently just how compelling she's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] and found [[The Hosts of Rebecca Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Alexander CordellDaniel Peltz|The Hosts of RebeccaIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= Well, they say summer is Choosing the silly season but so much has been happening since top ten self-published books we last wrote! And so much read in 2017 was one of what has been happening has tied into the world toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of books discussion. Here's our final top ten in our thoughtsalphabetical order by author. MPs, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made 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, Terry.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainChit Dubey|summary=After Sue was quietly impressed when she finished reading read [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather GangChit Dubey]] Sue couldn't get the characters out as it chimed with her personal view of her mindlife. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=August 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Hi, hello Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever this month. If you havenread and he couldn't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long eveningsus. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= How are you all doing Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering a strong voice and moaningclear, that iscapable prose. We can allow you There was a lot to swelter but not talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, the tournament is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed for Andy Murray, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need chat to review more books about sport, we really dous.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneSandra Aragona|summary=When she read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Two Lives Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sarah BourneSandra Aragona|Two Livesautobiography]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to followof life as a diplomatic spouse. They had There was a lot that she wanted to chat ask about when Sarah Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperK J Lawrence|summary=Ani Sue was impressed delighted when she read John Piper's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) The Cossack by John PiperK J Lawrence|Hibernia UnanimisThe Cossack]] and she had quite a few questions to ask as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author when he , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownStuart Burrell|summary=Sue thought that found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Independent DirectorMax: The Non-Executive DirectorOne Man's Guide Journey to Effective Board Presence , and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Gerry BrownStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Independent DirectorMax: The Non-Executive DirectorOne Man's Guide Journey to Effective Board Presence, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was fascinating and certain to become the goan inspiring, feel-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipgood read. There were quite a few questions she She wanted to ask know more when author Gerry brown Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Interview: Bookbag, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new 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.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 NewsletterTalks To Wes Stuart|summary=Hi, hello, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin are hoping to raise £25,000 for Luke enjoyed the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-combination ofcompellingly-infinities/ Night written science fiction which blends themes of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected innocence and growth with the story some well depicted moments of Gus and Hazel horror in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars My Name is Sam by John GreenWes Stuart|The Fault in Our StarsMy Name is Sam]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if you know anyone that might like to take part, do let them know.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it he had quite a relief? Politics is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief few questions for many, we fear. If you're looking author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything chat to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed 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 KempB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book giggled like a child when she read [[Caring for Shirley Henry and the Hidden Treasure by John Kemp|Caring for ShirleyB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husbandgood story with some valuable lessons. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty It was a real pleasure to chat to discuss with John Kemp writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoAnnie Ingram|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsicalVery few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, poetic Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Conversations with Kammie by Michael PronkoAnnie Ingram|essays on Tokyo lifebook]] and she had quite . There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellStephan Santiago|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 was quietly moved by [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 Returning Home by Lesley J NickellStephan Santiago|Returning Home]]. She'd have loved and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into 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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