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|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016Self-Published Books 2023|summary= We've got seen some old favourites and some new names in really good self-published books this year: they's selection re up there with the best of our favouritestraditional publishing. Here they are - 's our top ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerJeffrey Dunn|summary=Ani thought that Jill enjoyed [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Radio Free Olympia by Steven BurgauerJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] was personal, inspiring & insightfula story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonFull Guide|summary=For years Sue Fantasy has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safealways been our way out of the real world's limitations. It': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have s a wardrobe which works space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and which she lovesbackgrounds. When NumbaIt allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, author 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 [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into Bookbag Towerslandscapes that readers can explore. So, Sue had lots get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of questions she wanted writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to askmake a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= Seven great reads 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 autumn rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried- and we've read them all!-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids3 Things You Didn' Stonet Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to usclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill Sue really enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Lensky Connection by Gloria D GonsalvesConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] and said that she'd be glad to read it to any child, a thriller set primarily in Russia. She and the had quite a few questions for author had lots to chat about Conrad Delacroix when Gloria he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|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 [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 re constantly amazed at prime time on a Saturday nightthe quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. She was fabulous Here they are, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaosin alphabetical order, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderful.by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony Bidulka3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Luke was impressed when he read If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulkahttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] not least because he liked . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the characters he felt he could invest inworld, this is no easy task. He had quite When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions when -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the author popped into Bookbag Towersright person for you.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to listen bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to author Natasha Farrant tell us know about how she first came to dicover Jane Austenit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Johnson's writing style put her discussed for many years. Its current running in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsontheaters has received a rather intriguing review. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|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 Singapore Mathematics is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix a unique way of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activitiespresenting this science. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary Parents and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who teachers will be thrilled able to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only understand and explain to them. We ''love'' children the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it outsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Ani enjoyed If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Words of PowerA Bookbagger's View: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine SmithWhat it's like to be a reviewer|Words of Powerliterature]]. 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, the first volume and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. She had plenty But one of questions for the author when he popped in most important parts of this is probably that you are able to see 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 Gerry Brown and Randall S B CharlesPeterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Gliding With Black Swans Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S B CharlesPeterson]] was a roller coaster of a thriller . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and she couldn't wait to chat to author S B Charles when he popped livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to chat to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=ItWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdentop ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]]dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. 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 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading now community — it’s via these that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements opinions are done exchanged, ideas discussed, and dustedrecommendations found. We have some great books But though the growth of book review sites is promising for you readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to consider this month. So read on..make your mark as a book reviewer.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Brexit. We hope you are not Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in despair at the apparent collapse Society: Our current crisis of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies governance and what to do]] and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing she had several points she wanted to discuss with the countryauthors when they popped into Bookbag Towers. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= Let's get Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the snark out portrayal of good; always winning and saving the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention day. however, thanks to write the creativity of writers, we have a book for children because all the books he reads few writers of comics who have managed to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simonalter this unsaid rule, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip 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 evil wins at the end of the Bookbag childrenday's section. He won't find much While it may not be a great thought to bore him bear in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]]mind, for exampleit is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. OhAnd, what we believe that it is a silly, silly manbreath 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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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=May 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|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 a blast from the past Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who free digital [httphttps://www.theguardiandegruyter.com/booksview/2016/aprtitle/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer580618 download] 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, Jennythis £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[Cold Calling In this strangest of years we've been delighted by Russell Mardell|Cold Calling]] was unexpectedly delightful the self-published books we've read and above they're allbooks which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, very, very humanin alphabetical order by author.. She had quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=After she read Sue was so impressed by [[Smart The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Joel Mentmore|SmartOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with wished that she had a good business idea of her mobile phone againown so that she could use the book. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue absolutely refused Technology can seem frightening to be separated from people who don't have the background. In [[Inside of Me Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Hazel McHaffieAndrew Hampshire|Inside of MeCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] until she found out what happened Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to anorexic India your business and her motherhow to get the most out of it. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie lot to chat about when she popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= Hello In every generation, thereare kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, Bookbaggersneighbor kids, and how the devil are you? Well, we hopetheir classmates. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what They seem to read next, we have plenty believe that other kids look up to recommend to you from this month's releasesthem and respect them.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKThat is self-delusion, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the as most - and reading was adults are aware, but kids don't have the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie properly judge what is respect and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativewhat is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks From Sci Fi to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to chat go that far back in time to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]]see huge developments in technology. For example, the seventh book smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in his Officer Gunnhildur seriestoday’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 C E Robinson5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Ani was impressed by Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the world building most important technologies in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused and had twists Are you running out of inspiration for what to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by do with the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. kids when they can't go out? There was quite We've come up with a lot baker's dozen of books to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. ItWe's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end ve seen some cracking self-published books this year 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first Writing a book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]]isn't difficult, you know, Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite but there are a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat things you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachMelanie Martin|summary=Stacey thought that |summary=In [[The Man Who Drew TrianglesWar and Love: MagicianA family's testament of anguish, mystic or out of his mind? endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Haraldur Erlendsson Melanie Martin|War and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale Love: A family's testament of folkloreanguish, legends, spirits endurance and ultimately of thinking devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a little differentlyhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions for read and was delighted when the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towersauthor agreed to chat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and if you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingwider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20158 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= WeEver felt that you've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorhit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Spadge WhittakerBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches BritainWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.'Brave New World''?
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but Choosing the top ten self-published books we like to suggest more unusual books that read in 2018 was difficult as we've enjoyed over the yearre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Hopefully you Here'll find something for everyone heres our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Dr Kris J SimeBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill thought that [[Dragon's Flight by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's Flight]] was ''FUN'One of the finest storytellers you' and that's not something she often saysve never heard of, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into Bookbag Towerswho died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides a good Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and we think was surprised to find that we've found some crackersit was a debut novel. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorShe had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the corner. Sorry, but it is! If you're looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best Every child has a right to help you out.medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= ''Wecould definitely make a flying car – but that've tried to give s not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents flying car that's super safe and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= We had Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels of 2015, not least because it got us into novel about a lot of ''do you remember...?building'' conversations! , but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. It took quite There was a while to whittle our choices down to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part of a series where you need to have read earlier books lot to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Self-Published Books of 20152017|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for Choosing the top class historical fiction ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and there have been some very good examples in 2015involved a great deal of discussion. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need to have read the earlier books to get the best from them, but hereHere's our selection, final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to enjoy reading Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and we think that we've found something for everyone's tasteMeditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. Here they are, alphabetically by authorShe was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was no exception. We think there's something here for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authora true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of anniversaries - Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 webest book on leadership he've tried to give as wide a selection of periods d ever read and subjects as possible so that therehe couldn's something t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to appeal Bookbag Towers to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorchat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We stayed up late Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - educates with a strong voice and as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy jobclear, capable prose. But - we finally managed There was a lot to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authortalk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten picture books from Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the brilliant editions we've seen this year Priorities: Ambassadress and some Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of our personal favourites had life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeK J Lawrence|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searancke's story of his father's war, delighted when she read [[Prunes for Breakfast The Cossack by John SearanckeK J Lawrence|Prunes for BreakfastThe Cossack]] and she as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for John when he popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderStuart Burrell|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue found Start Burrell's book [[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 Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? GoodRecollections of, we hope! Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [httpMax://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. HeOne Man's the first Jamaican Journey to win , and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History Recollections of Seven Killings by Marlon James, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, calling it ''multifeel-layered epiphany of a novel'' and if you haven't good read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Man Booker Prize 2015|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize and we have some exciting books on the shortlist She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthWes Stuart|summary=Rebecca Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Glass Girl My Name is Sam by Sandy HogarthWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She he had quite a few questions for the author Wes Stuart when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Frances BrodyB C R Fegan|summary=Sue is giggled like a long-standing fan of Frances Brody's Kate Shackleton mysteries. She thought that the latest - child when she read [[A Death in Henry and the Dales Hidden Treasure by Frances Brody|A Death in the DalesB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] - was ingenious, well researched and : it's a darned good readstory with some valuable lessons. There were quite It was a few questions real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when Frances he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jill ThrussellAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[I'll Meet You In Heaven Conversations with Kammie by Jill ThrussellAnnie Ingram|I'll Meet You In Heavenbook]] . There was a story of love, loss and new beginnings which would be a great comfort lot to those who have suffered loss. She had quite a few questions for author Jill Thrussell talk about when she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund AgainStephan Santiago|summary=Sue's always been just a little bit keen to avoid the limelight, so when Kim Staflund's latest book, Ani was quietly moved by [[Successful Selling Tips for Introverted Authors Returning Home by Kim StaflundStephan Santiago|Successful Selling Tips for Introverted AuthorsReturning Home]] landed on her desk and there were several points she ''devoured'' it and had quite a few questions wanted to ask the discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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