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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonJeffrey Dunn|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works and which she loves. When Numba, author of Jill enjoyed [[The No Black Project Radio Free Olympia by Numba PinkertonJeffrey Dunn|The No Black ProjectRadio Free Olympia]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots a story blending prose and poetry with themes of questions she wanted to askecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a rewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Full Guide|summary= Seven great reads Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your 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. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the autumn - craft of writing. You'll learn to use language and weimagination to make a rich, varied story. And who knows what unexplored realms you've read them all!ll discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneBest Practices|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] - 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 using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a fasttried-paced teen adventure and- and had quite a few questions true method that has been used for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to uscenturies.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves 3 Things You Didn't Know About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsGhostwriters|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] the publishing industry (both self- and said traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that shethere are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'd be glad to read it to any child. She and the author had lots m hoping to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss Sue really enjoyed [[Poetry DayThe Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on a Saturday nightthriller set primarily in Russia. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer had quite a few questions for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulauthor Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked We're constantly amazed at the quality of the characters he felt he could invest self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in2022. He had quite a few questions when the Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author popped into Bookbag Towers.:
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Should Know About First Discovering Jane AustenLiterary Agents|summary=We ''loved'If you' re all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Lydiahttps: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]//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 it was fascinating marketing your book to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us about the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how she first came -to dicover Jane Austen-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonMost Important Things to Know|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The SeaLolita, a highly controversial book, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put her is not subject to bans in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate AtkinsonAmerican schools. She had quite a few questions when Here are the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat most important things you need to usknow about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds The Crucible is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips a tragedy that’s been debated and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content discussed for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for startersmany years. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine Its current running in the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as theaters has received a childrather intriguing review. If you have a child who loves Keep reading to read, you should look it find outmore.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]], the first volume Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithpresenting this science. She had plenty of questions for Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the author when he popped in to see ussimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesFinding 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 [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B CharlesA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]] was . 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 roller coaster lot of a thriller possible reasons for this, and she couldnit't wait s something that you might be able to chat to author S B Charles when he popped approach in a number of ways if you want to chat make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to 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 Christopher Bowden Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about 'The Purple Shadow'Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdenbrilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had lives and livelihoods could be in the opportunity hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]know more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=August 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're wellthought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. And Once again we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all ve been amazed by the associated Olympic excitements are done and dustedquality of self-published books which have come our way. We have some great Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books for you to consider this month(maths never was our strong point. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You) but this year we'd be re going some if you said to have to make it a thousand, right? But what if you said 2baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart.500? That would be amazing! WellHere they are, Faith Jacksonin alphabetical order, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]by author. She has met authors, been given books, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faith. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= Hello! We hope you Book reviews are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books are constant!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2016 Newsletter|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book crucial tool for children because all the books he reads to his son reading community — it’s via these that opinions are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simonexchanged, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authorsideas discussed, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://wwwrecommendations found.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-But though the growth of book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], review sites is promising for example. Ohreaders, what a silly, silly man. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, 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 saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us knowbook reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Cold Calling The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Russell MardellGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Cold CallingThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She she had quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell 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 Joel MentmoreComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never Comic 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'. While it may not be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againa great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions for author Joel Mentmore 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 Hazel McHaffieGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue absolutely refused Gerry Brown is so keen to be separated from see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Inside https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|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, In this strangest of years we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned ve been delighted by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that self-published books we've read and they thought developed their child’s empathy the most 're all books which compare well with traditionally- and reading was published books in the runaway winnersame genres. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all couldn't narrow the choice down any further - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone elseso this year's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one top ten consists of the shortlisted eleven books and here they are, in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards alphabetical order by author.. This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiative.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Author Quentin Bates Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, 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 book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonAndrew Hampshire|summary=Ani was impressed by Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the world building in background. In [[LilithCreating Value Through Technology: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by C E RobinsonAndrew Hampshire|LilithCreating Value Through Technology: Eden's Planetary PrincessDiscover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and knew that there was an exciting series how to comeget the most out of it. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot to chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerStand 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 [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused other kids look up to them and had twists to suit every thriller fanrespect them. She was impressed by That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot experience to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hi, hello The gap between sci-fi and a very happy February reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and go that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward far back in time to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring bookssee huge developments in technology. David Bowie died. And For example, the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And sosmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in memory of one our great cultural iconstoday’s society, we perused this list you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, tootouch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted simple, basic tasks to be able helping to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo solve advanced problems by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or Are you running out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions inspiration for what to do with the authors kids when they popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2016 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!can't go out? We hope you had 've come up with a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by the awful floods, baker's dozen of books to give you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingsome brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Spadge WhittakerBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's Writing a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Bookbagreview isn's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015|summary=We t difficult, you know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like there are a few things you need to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the yearkeep us in mind. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone here Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[DragonWar and Love: A family's Flight testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Dr Kris J SimeMelanie Martin|DragonWar and Love: A family's Flighttestament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was ''FUN'' and thatMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not something she often says, so stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime read and was delighted when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good read Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If Ever felt that you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help ve hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you outwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of 2015Dystopian Fiction|summary= WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''ve tried 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 author.''Brave New World''?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=WeOne of the finest storytellers you've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples never heard of, who died in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are September 2018 at the later parts age of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to enjoy reading and we think find that we've found something for everyone's tasteit was a debut novel. Here they are, alphabetically by authorShe had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 was no exception. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authorEvery child has a right to medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten History Books 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''We seem to be celebrating could definitely make a lot of anniversaries - and flying car – but that's not the books which accompany them - at the momenthard part. The hard part is, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide how do you make a selection of periods and subjects as possible so flying car that there's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= We stayed up late and Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a 'argued'building' 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 was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. But - we finally managed There was a lot to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeChit Dubey|summary=Sue was quietly impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, when she read [[Prunes for Breakfast 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by John Searancke|Prunes for BreakfastChit Dubey]] and she had quite a few questions for John as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The InterviewKing's Pearl: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderHenry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Celeste Three is Missing by Chris Calder]] and thought it Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in to see us.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know Peter thought that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History The Ten Golden Rules of Seven Killings Leadership by Marlon JamesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]], calling it ''multi-layered epiphany of a novel'was the best book on leadership he' d ever read and if you havenhe couldn'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 fabulousresist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and we have some exciting books on the shortlistvisceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthSandra Aragona|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Glass Girl Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandy HogarthSandra Aragona|autobiography]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayalslife as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyK J Lawrence|summary=Sue is a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - was delighted when she read [[A Death in the Dales The Cossack by Frances BrodyK J Lawrence|A Death The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the Dales]] - was ingenious, well researched and a darned good readthriller genre. There were When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when Frances popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellStuart Burrell|summary=Ani thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[ITwelve Times To The Max: One Man'll Meet You In Heaven s Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Jill ThrussellStuart Burrell|ITwelve Times To The Max: One Man'll Meet You In Heavens Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was a story of lovean inspiring, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort to those who have suffered lossfeel-good read. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell wanted to know more when she Stuart popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainWes Stuart|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid Luke enjoyed the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors My Name is Sam by Kim StaflundWes Stuart|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsMy Name is Sam]] landed on her desk she ''devoured'' it and he had quite a few questions to ask the for author Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisB C R Fegan|summary=Sue has spent some very indulgent hours recently listening to books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently giggled like a child when she's wallowed in read [[Rape of Henry and the Fair Country Hidden Treasure by Alexander Cordell|Rape of the Fair Country]] B C R Fegan and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts of RebeccaLenny Wen]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazing: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. When Matt It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he 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 Annie Ingram|summary= Well, they say summer is the silly season but Very few people believe that dogs can talk so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much it was something of what a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has been happening lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has tied into the world of books shared them with us in our thoughts. MPs, given a free vote, her [[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-Conversations with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejectedKammie by Annie Ingram|book]] an assisted dying bill. And that made There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to 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 AgainStephan Santiago|summary=After she finished reading Ani was quietly moved by [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Returning Home by Antony WoottenStephan Santiago|The Grubby Feather GangReturning Home]] Sue couldn't get the characters out of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and there were several points she had quite a few questions for wanted to discuss with author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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