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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonJeffrey Dunn|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read Jill enjoyed [[Taking in Water Radio Free Olympia by Pamela JohnsonJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - a story blending prose and Johnson's writing style put her in mind poetry with themes of two of favourite authorsecology, folklore, Tessa Hadley love and Kate Atkinsonloss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 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 are you heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of allages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, dear all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers?can explore.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine Smith3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of Power]], the first volume Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty number of questions for the author when he popped misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in to see usthis post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Gliding With Black Swans The Lensky Connection by S B CharlesConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] was , a roller coaster of thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat to few questions for author S B Charles Conrad Delacroix when he popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Top Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=ItWe's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdenre constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]]ve seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]].author:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope If you're wellall set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://blog.reedsy. And we hope com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all essentially picking the associated Olympic excitements are done person responsible for presenting and dusted. We have some great books for you marketing your book to consider the world, this month. So read onis no easy task... How many books do you think When you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done ve sent your [httphttps://www.knutsfordguardianblog.coreedsy.ukcom/newsguide/14659644.displayhow-to-write-a-query-letter/ just thatquery letters]. She has met authorsand started getting responses, been given books, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around these tips will help you choose the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faithright person for you. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not traumatised by Brexitsubject to bans in American schools. We hope you Here are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, most important things you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countryneed to know about it. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write The Crucible is a book tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring"many years. The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://wwwIts current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review.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 children's section. He won't Keep reading to find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly manout more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this month's recommendations science. Parents and a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like teachers will be able to take a moment to say goodbye understand and explain to children 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 the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jennysimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Jill thought If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Cold Calling by Russell MardellA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Cold Callingliterature]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She had quite 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 few questions lot of possible reasons for author Russell Mardell when he popped 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 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 Joel MentmoreGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=After she read Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Smart Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Joel Mentmore|SmartGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] Ani realised that she would never . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againin the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag TowersSue wanted to know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from [[Inside We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of Me]] until she found out what happened eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to anorexic India and her mothermake it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. She had quite a few questions for Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how Book reviews are a crucial tool for the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you community — it’s via these that opinions are undecided about what to read nextexchanged, we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKideas discussed, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was recommendations found. But though the runaway winner. We agree! Reading growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to appreciate the world through someone else's eyesmake your mark as a book reviewer. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year If you’re looking for ways to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie freshen your voice and Kate Greenaway awards make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. This will be As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativeones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about about ''Thin Ice''The Independent Director in Society|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Quentin BatesGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Thin IceThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]], and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesauthors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Ani was impressed by Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the world building in [[Lilith: Edencreativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Edenevil wins at the end of the day's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series . While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to comedwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersbreath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerGerry 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 there's a free digital [[Fox by Anthony Gardnerhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed 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 Towersthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. ItIn this strangest of years we's ve been a long slog but delighted by the self-published books we are nearing winter's end ve read and that's a relief, isn't it? Wethey're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring all books which compare well with traditionally-published booksin the same genres. David Bowie died. And We really couldn't narrow the nation was shocked and griefchoice down any further -stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great manyear's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 ten consists of eleven books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirationalhere they are, tooin alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions Olga Kokshagina and Moments'Allen Alexander|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's Sue was so impressed by [[Beauty and ChaosThe Radical Innovation Playbook: Slices A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first bookAllen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of essays on Tokyo life and her own so that she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third could use the book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachAndrew Hampshire|summary=Stacey thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[The Man Who Drew TrianglesCreating Value Through Technology: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and ultimately how to get the most out of thinking a little differentlyit. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for the authors lot to chat about when they popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and if you were affected by the awful floodsrespect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, you but kids don't have our sympathy, solidarity the experience to properly judge what is respect and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingwhat is merely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= We've seen some great selfThe gap between sci-published books this year fi and had great fun choosing our top ten booksreality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than BritainArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over from improving the course efficiency of a year was funny and silly andsimple, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSbasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=BookbagA Baker's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=We know that Are you could running out of inspiration for what to do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazonwith the kids when they can's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual books that wet go out? We've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone here. }}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J Sime|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragoncome up with a baker's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] 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 Towersdozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Self-Published Books 2019|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read seen some cracking self-published books this year 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=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= Happy NovemberWriting a book review isn't difficult, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to youknow, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If there are a few things you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down need to our features section where we have done our best to help you outkeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= We|summary=In [[War and Love: A family've tried s testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to give you her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a varied selection of crime novels for 2015highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. They come from several continents Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember...?'' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authoraffect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=WeEver felt that you've noticed hit a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and 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 brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction Books for 2015|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which Where do you just want to enjoy reading go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by author.Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Teens 20152018|summary= Choosing our the top ten self-published books for teens is always we read in 2018 was difficult and 2015 was no exceptionas we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. We think thereHere's something here for everyone and they're our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot One of anniversaries - and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 wefinest storytellers you've tried to give as wide a selection never heard of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are , who died in alphabetical order by authorSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= We stayed up late Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in good books was surprised to find that it wasn't an easy jobwas a debut novel. But - we finally managed to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorShe had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's story of his fathernot the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's war, [[Prunes for Breakfast by John Searancke|Prunes for Breakfast]] super safe and she had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderDaniel Peltz|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are 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]. HeSue wasn's the first Jamaican t expecting to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of enjoy a novelabout a ''building' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Man Booker Prize 2015The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|hereThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. They're all fabulous There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthChit Dubey|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Glass Girl 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Sandy HogarthChit Dubey]], an exploration of the psychological effects as it chimed with her personal view of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalslife. She had quite a few questions for the author was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani Peter thought that [[I'll Meet You In Heaven The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Jill ThrussellElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|I'll Meet You In HeavenThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was a story of love, loss the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered loss. She had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell when she popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainGabe Riggs|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, Luke thought that [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Punk Love Foucault by Kim Staflund|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsGabe Riggs]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it was an intense, emotional and had quite visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a few questions lot to ask the author talk about when she Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisSandra Aragona|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently sheloved Sandra Aragona's wallowed in lightly-fictionalised [[Rape of Sorting the Fair Country Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Alexander CordellSandra Aragona|Rape of the Fair Countryautobiography]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazinglife as a diplomatic spouse. When Matt There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=September 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Well, they say summer is Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into thriller genre. When the world of books in our thoughts. MPsauthor, given a free voteK J Lawrence, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-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.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainStuart Burrell|summary=After she finished reading Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Antony WoottenStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Grubby Feather GangMax: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mindan inspiring, feel-good read. The book had given her a lot She wanted to think about and she had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Dandelion Angel My Name is Sam by C B CalicoWes Stuart|Dandelion AngelMy Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when debut author C B Calico he 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 a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!}}{{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 BourneB C R Fegan|summary=When Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Two Lives Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sarah Bourne|Two LivesB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. They had It was a lot real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when Sarah he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed something of a relief when she read John Piper's Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) Conversations with Kammie by John PiperAnnie Ingram|Hibernia Unanimisbook]] and she had quite . There was a few questions lot to ask the author talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownStephan Santiago|summary=Sue thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence Returning Home by Gerry BrownStephan Santiago|The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board PresenceReturning Home]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There there were quite a few questions several points she wanted to ask discuss with author Stephan Santiago when author Gerry brown he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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