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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Jeffrey Dunn|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door Radio Free Olympia by Christopher BowdenJeffrey Dunn|The Green DoorRadio Free Olympia]], so she a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was delighted when she had the opportunity to easiest read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]], but a rewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope youFantasy has always been our way out of the real world're wells limitations. And we hope youIt're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 s a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all the associated Olympic excitements are done ages and dustedbackgrounds. We have some great books for you It allows us to consider this month. So read on..explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Hello! We hope you are wellReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. We hope Not only does it expose you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you are not to see them used in despair at context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the apparent collapse rise of our political system. Of course you may be one or bothlanguage learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. If soHowever, you have our sympathies reading remains a tried-and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countrytrue method that has been used for centuries. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Let's get How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the snark out publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children public having only ever heard of them because all of the books he reads to his son are "boring"Pierce Brosnan film. The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speakGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, also got some advice from various childrenit's authors, understandably somewhat miffedno surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] 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 the Bookbag childrenso I's section. He won't find much m hoping to bore him clarify three important things in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manthis post.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= HiSue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past that's worth revisitingthriller set primarily in Russia. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers. }}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to re constantly amazed at the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in quality of the ''London Review of Books'' postself-diagnosis published books which come our way and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writingwe've seen some real gems in 2022. We will truly miss her. Rest Here they are, in peacealphabetical order, Jenny. by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell Mardell3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Jill thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Cold Calling by Russell Mardell|Cold Callinghttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] was unexpectedly delightful . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and above allmarketing your book to the world, very, very humanthis is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy. She had quite com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for author Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreMost Important Things to Know|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againLolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag TowersHere are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from [[Inside of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and her motherdiscussed for many years. She had quite Its current running in theaters has received a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersrather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|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 Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this month's releasesscience.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - Parents 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 teachers will also give a special commendation this year be able to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie understand and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be explain to children the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativesimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Finding More Time For Reading|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin BatesA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Thin Iceliterature]]. 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 this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesmost important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Ani Sue was impressed by the world building in absolutely riveted to [[LilithDisaster in the Boardroom: EdenSix Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilithbrilliantly readable but rather frightening: Edenpeople's Planetary Princess]] lives and knew that there was an exciting series to comelivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag TowersSue wanted to know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Jill We thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] 2020 was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fana strange year but 2021 has been equally so. She was impressed Once again we've been amazed by the serious depiction quality of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hardself-won civil libertiespublished books which have come our way. There Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was quite our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a lot to chat about when the baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= HiBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, hello and a very happy February to all our recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers. It's been , a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and saturated market also means that's it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring booksbook reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about 'Motions and Moments'The Independent Director in Society|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Beauty and ChaosThe Independent Director in Society: Slices Our current crisis of governance and Morsels of Tokyo Life what to do by Michael PronkoGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|first book]] The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of essays on Tokyo life governance and she was delighted to be able what to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third bookdo]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She she had quite a few questions for Michael several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when he they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: MagicianComic books and movies, in general, mystic or out have been given the portrayal of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson good; always winning and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrillingsaving the day. however, plot-twistingly good tale thanks to the creativity of folklorewriters, legendswe have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, spirits and ultimately 'evil wins at the end of thinking the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a little differentlybit fascinating to dwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions for breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towersvictor.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishesfree digital [https://www.degruyter. And at least one com/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book in your Christmas stocking.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20152020|summary= WeIn this strangest of years we've seen some great 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. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year and had great fun choosing our 's top ten consists of eleven books. Here and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill thought that Sue was so impressed by [[Braver Than BritainThe Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Occasionally Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Spadge WhittakerOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the course of a year book. Perhaps that was what she was funny and silly talking about when Olga and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSAllen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=We know Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that you could do can add quantifiable value to your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like business and how to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over get the yearmost out of it. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone here He and Sue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jill thought In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'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 that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towerswhat is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read The gap between sci-fi and we think reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that we've found some crackersfar back in time to see huge developments in technology. Here they areFor example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in alphabetical order by authortoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the eleventy billionth people to mention it to youmost important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, but Christmas is around from improving the corner. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendationsefficiency of simple, scroll down basic tasks to our features section where we have done our best helping to help you outsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels A Baker's Dozen of 2015Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've tried come up with a baker's dozen of books to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorbrilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Fantasy Self-Published Books of 20152019|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of 've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they'do you rememberre all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres...? We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down to s top ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part consists of a series where you need to have read earlier eleven books to appreciate this one. Here and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=WeWriting a book review isn've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and t difficult, you know, but there have been some very good examples in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where a few things you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, keep us in alphabetical order by authormind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading |summary=In [[War and we think that weLove: A family've found something for everyones testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's tastetestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. Here they are, alphabetically by 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=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is always difficult likely to affect the publishing industry - and 2015 was no exceptionthe wider country. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by author
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 weEver felt that you've tried to give as wide hit a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= We stayed up late and Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''argued1984'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy job. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author'Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Picture Self-Published Books 20152018|summary= We really struggled to pick just Choosing the top ten picture self-published books from the brilliant editions we read in 2018 was difficult as we've seen this year and re constantly surprised at just how good some of self-published books are. Here's our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are final top ten in alphabetical order, by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderMelissa Leet|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[Celeste Three is Missing Landslide by Chris CalderMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and thought was surprised to find that it was a good, slow burning escapist thrillerdebut novel. She had quite a few questions for the author Melissa when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait a blue frog 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]. Hehelping Malawi's the first Jamaican vulnerable children to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]]live safe, calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'' healthy 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 2015happy lives|here]]. They're all fabulous.summary=Every child has a right to medical care
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthDaniel Peltz|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Glass Girl Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Sandy HogarthDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite There was a few questions for the lot to chat about when author when she Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that Choosing the latest top ten self- [[A Death in the Dales by Frances Brody|A Death published books we read in 2017 was one of the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched toughest jobs we did all year and involved a darned good readgreat deal of discussion. There were quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag TowersHere's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellChit Dubey|summary=Ani thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[I'll Meet You In Heaven 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Jill Thrussell|I'll Meet You In HeavenChit Dubey]] was a story as it chimed with her personal view of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered losslife. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently she's wallowed in Peter thought that [[Rape The Ten Golden Rules of the Fair Country Leadership by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] Elizabeth Fox and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander CordellMartin le Comte|The Hosts Ten Golden Rules of RebeccaLeadership]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing. When Matt popped into was the best book on leadership he'd 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 she wanted to know how it was all donechat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= WellLuke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, 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 emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a free votestrong voice and clear, [http://wwwcapable prose.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans- There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat 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 AgainSandra Aragona|summary=After she finished reading Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Antony WoottenSandra Aragona|The Grubby Feather Gangautobiography]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mindlife as a diplomatic spouse. The book had given her There was a lot that she wanted to think ask about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoK J Lawrence|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed by delighted when she read [[Dandelion Angel The Cossack by C B CalicoK J Lawrence|Dandelion AngelThe Cossack]] and had quite a few questions when debut as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author C B Calico , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? Good, we hope. We have some summer reading recommendations for you as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully there's something there you'd like to take with you. If you have, well, you can still take Sue had quite a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyonefew questions ready!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2015 Newsletter|summary= How are you all doing with the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that is. We can allow you to swelter but not 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 to review more books about sport, we really do.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneStuart Burrell|summary=When she read Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Two Lives Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Sarah BourneStuart Burrell|Two LivesTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to followan inspiring, feel-good read. They had a lot She wanted to chat about know more when Sarah Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperWes Stuart|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland My Name is United) Sam by John PiperWes Stuart|Hibernia UnanimisMy Name is Sam]] and she he had quite a few questions to ask the for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite giggled like a few questions child when she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at 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 [Henry 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 Newsletter|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 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, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our StarsLenny Wen]]. 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 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 for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick good story with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this monthvaluable lessons. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is It was a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined real pleasure to chat to concurwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers. 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 KempAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue thought that John Kemp’s book met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Caring for Shirley Conversations with Kammie by John KempAnnie Ingram|Caring for Shirleybook]] . There was a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was lot to talk about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoStephan Santiago|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's whimsical, poetic Ani was quietly moved by [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Returning Home by Michael PronkoStephan Santiago|essays on Tokyo lifeReturning Home]] and there were several points she had quite a few questions for the wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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