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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162023|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was a niche genre, but now it's mainstream and weWe've seen some cracking really good self-published books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016|summary= There should be something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun and we've presented them alphabetically by authorup there with the best of traditional publishing.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016|summary= We Here've seen a lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasn't been easy to select just s our top ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order , by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoJeffrey Dunn|summary=Olivia thought that Jill enjoyed [[Crooked Kingdom Radio Free Olympia by Leigh BardugoJeffrey Dunn|Crooked KingdomRadio Free Olympia]] was all that she could want from , a book story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and moreloss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, so she had quite but a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's been a rich year 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 literary fiction an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to use language and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by authorimagination to make a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= We've got some old favourites Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and some new names their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in this year's selection context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of our favouriteslanguage learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. Here they are However, reading remains a tried- in alphabetical order by authorand-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven Burgauer3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & DrillHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personalwith 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, inspiring & insightful. She had quite it's no surprise that there are a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer 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 Numba PinkertonConrad Delacroix|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 really enjoyed [[The No Black Project Lensky Connection by Numba PinkertonConrad Delacroix|The No Black ProjectLensky Connection]] , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted to ask.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Seven great reads for We're constantly amazed at the quality of the autumn self- published books which come our way and we've read them all!seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' Stone3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Jill loved If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Darziodshttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziodsre essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you' Stone]] ve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write- a fast-paced teen adventure query- letter/ query letters] and had quite a few questions started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] and said that she'd be glad to read it Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to any childbans in American schools. She and Here are the author had lots most important things you need to chat know about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towersit.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Well, hello there, BookbaggersThe Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing Its current running 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 at prime time on theaters has received a Saturday nightrather intriguing review. She was fabulous, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulKeep reading to find out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest inSingapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. He had quite a few questions when Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the author popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenFinding More Time For Reading|summary=We ''loved'If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it' s [[LydiaA Bookbagger's View: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha FarrantWhat it's like to be a reviewer|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudiceliterature]] . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it was fascinating 's something that you might be able to listen approach in a number of ways if you want to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came 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 dicover Jane Austenfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Rebecca Sue was impressed when she read absolutely riveted to [[Taking Disaster in Water the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Pamela JohnsonGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people''The Sea, The Sea'' - s lives and Johnson's writing style put her livelihoods could be in mind the hands of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsoncompany boards which are dysfunctional. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|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 We thought that 2020 was a strange year-olds is about to launchbut 2021 has been equally so. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix Once again we've been amazed by the quality of short stories, poetry, nonself-fiction features, comic strips and activitiespublished books which have come our way. It will feature some Last year's top ten consisted of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starterseleven books (maths never was our strong point... Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled ) but this year we're going to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only have to them. We make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn'love'' the sound of Scoopt split them apart. It reminds Jill of the Puffin PostHere they are, in alphabetical order, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a childby author.. If you have a child who loves to read, you should look it out.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]]Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the first volume growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty of questions for the author when he popped in saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to see usmake your mark as a book reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about 'The Purple Shadow'Independent Director in Society|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Green Door Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Christopher BowdenGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Green DoorIndependent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]], so and she was delighted when had several points she had wanted to discuss with the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= WellComic books and movies, hello therein general, readershave been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back however, thanks to reading now that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have some great books for you managed to consider alter this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the last three years? Youday'd . While it may not be going some if you said a thousandgreat thought to bear in mind, right? But what if you said 2it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on.500? That would be amazing! WellAnd, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just we believe that]. She has met authors, been given books, and now it is about a breath of fresh air to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around discover that we have something different from the cliché where the World''. We like hero always emerges as the cut of your jib, Faithvictor. Keep reading!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= Hello! We hope you are wellGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [https://www. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexitdegruyter. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse com/view/title/580618 download] 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 countrythis £42 book. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= LetIn this strangest of years we's get ve been delighted by the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because self-published books we've read and they're all the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up which compare well 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-advicetraditionally-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://www.theguardian.com/published books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]in the same genres. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He wonreally couldn't find much to bore him in there. We think narrow the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, 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 choice down any further - so this monthyear's recommendations top ten consists of eleven books and a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can addhere they are, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/in alphabetical order by 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, Jenny.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill thought that Sue was so impressed by [[Cold Calling The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Russell Mardell|Cold CallingOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humanthat she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. She had quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell 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 Joel MentmoreAndrew Hampshire|summary=After she read Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Smart Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Joel MentmoreAndrew Hampshire|SmartCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Ani realised Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againcan add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore lot to chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Sue absolutely refused In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to be separated from [[Inside of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened believe that other kids look up to anorexic India them and her motherrespect them. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag TowersThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, The gap between sci-fi and how the devil are you? Well, we hopereality is not so big anymore. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we You don’t have plenty to recommend go that far back in time to you from this month's releasessee huge developments in technology.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UKFor example, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will today’s society, you’d either be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiativeseen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks 5 Great AI books to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''read in 2020|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into Bookbag Towers one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) solve advanced problems by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur seriesquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani was impressed by Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the world building in [[Lilith: Edenkids when they can't go out? We's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) by C E Robinson|Lilith: Edenve come up with a baker's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series dozen of books to come. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plotWe've seen some cracking self-focused published books this year and had twists to suit every thriller fanthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. She was impressed by We really couldn't narrow the serious depiction choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertieseleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author.. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= Hi, hello and Writing a very happy February to all our readers. Itbook review isn's been a long slog t difficult, you know, but we there are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward few things you need to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie died. And the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, keep us in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.comind.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, too Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Melanie Martin|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's |summary=In [[Beauty War and ChaosLove: Slices A family's testament of anguish, endurance and Morsels of Tokyo Life devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Michael PronkoMelanie Martin|first book]] War and Love: A family's testament of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions anguish, endurance and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third bookdevotion in occupied Amsterdam]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on TokyoMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly 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 Michael read and was delighted when he popped into Bookbag Towers the author agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson immigration, myths and Keith Hagenbachpublic perception|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was a thrilling, plotLoobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry -twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towerswider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope Ever felt that you had 've hit a wonderful festive season and if brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you were affected by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stockingwriting again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= WeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''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 author.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill thought that [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally by Spadge Whittaker]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in which Spadge researches Britain2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, bravein alphabetical order by author. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.
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|category=listscomments|title=James Donald Talks To Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=We know that One of the finest storytellers you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller listsve never heard of, but we like to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over who died in September 2018 at the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Dragon's Flight Landslide by Dr Kris J SimeMelissa Leet|Dragon's FlightLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was ''FUN'' and surprised to find that's not something she often says, so she it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten WomenFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's Fiction 2015vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction that provides Every child has a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author. right to medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2015 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! ''We hate to be the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, could definitely make a flying car – but Christmas is around that's not the cornerhard part. SorryThe hard part is, but it is! If how do youmake a flying car that's super safe and quiet?''re looking for some bookish gift recommendations, scroll down to our features section where we have done our best to help you out.: Elon Musk
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= WeSue wasn've tried t expecting to give you enjoy a varied selection of crime novels for 2015novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. 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 There was a lot to chat about when authorDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Fantasy Self-Published Books of 20152017|summary= We had a fun time choosing our Choosing the top ten fantasy novels self-published books we read in 2017 was one of 2015, not least because it got us into the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a lot great deal of ''do you rememberdiscussion...?' Here' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle s our choices down to final top 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 author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and there have been some very good examples in 2015Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies and where you really need She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to have read the earlier books chat to get the best from them, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= 2015 has been Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading and we think that we've found something for everyone's taste. Here they are, alphabetically by author.true Renaissance Princess
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and 2015 Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was no exception. We think therethe best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn's something here for everyone t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they're in alphabetical order by authorcame to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We seem to be celebrating Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a lot of anniversaries - strong voice and the books which accompany them - at the momentclear, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried capable prose. There was a lot to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to appeal chat to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= We stayed up late and ''arguedSue loved Sandra Aragona'' about which books should be included in this top ten s lightly- fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as 2015 has been rich in good books it wasn't an easy joba diplomatic spouse. But - we finally managed There was a lot that she wanted to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We really struggled Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had chat to be left outus, but here they are in alphabetical order, by author.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was impressed by John Searanckefound Start Burrell's story of his fatherbook [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's warJourney to, [[Prunes for Breakfast and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by John SearanckeStuart Burrell|Prunes for BreakfastTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and she had quite a few questions for John an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderWes Stuart|summary=Ani Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Celeste Three My Name is Missing Sam by Chris CalderWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She he had quite a few questions for the author Wes Stuart when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= Hi, hello, Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan 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 2015Lenny Wen]. He's the first Jamaican to win and we couldn't be happier for him. Ani loved [[A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James]], calling : it ''multi-layered epiphany of s a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really shouldgood story with some valuable lessons. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Man Booker Prize 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= We're eagerly awaiting news Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of the winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and we have some exciting books on the shortlisthas shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandy HogarthStephan Santiago|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Ani was quietly moved by [[The Glass Girl Returning Home by Sandy HogarthStephan Santiago|Returning Home]], an exploration of the psychological effects of sexual trauma and relationship betrayals. She had quite a few questions for the there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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