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|title=Top Ten Crime Self-Published Books 20162023|summary= For the most part weWe've avoided the big names in our favourites seen some really good self-published books this year: itthey're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's good to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites top ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= A few years ago historical fiction Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was a niche genrethe easiest read, but now ita rewarding one.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's mainstream 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 wepaper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It've seen some cracking books this years also about the craft of writing. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorYou'll learn to use language and imagination 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 Women's Fiction Books of 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= There should be something 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 everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun understanding and we've presented using them alphabetically by authorcorrectly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 20163 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We've seen 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 lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and people feel toward ghostwriters, it hasn't been easy to select just ten as our favouritess no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, but hereso I's what we finally settled on m hoping to clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoConrad Delacroix|summary=Olivia thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Crooked Kingdom The Lensky Connection by Leigh BardugoConrad Delacroix|Crooked KingdomThe Lensky Connection]] was all that she could want from , a book and more, so she thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when Leigh Bardugo he popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162022|summary= ItWe's been a rich year for literary fiction re constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here 've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are , in alphabetical order , by author.:
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 20163 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= WeIf you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [https://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 marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've got some old favourites sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and some new names started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in this year's selection of our favouritesAmerican schools. Here they are - in alphabetical order by authorthe most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personal, inspiring & insightfulCrucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. She had quite Its current running in theaters has received a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat rather intriguing review. Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to have a wardrobe which works understand and which she loves. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted explain to askchildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= Seven great reads If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the autumn - most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and we've read them all!that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about The Darzoids' StoneDisaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill loved Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Darziods' Stone Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Richard Smith|The Darziods' StoneGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom We 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 top ten consisted of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] and said that sheeleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we'd be glad re going to have to read make it to any childa baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. She and the Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author had lots to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= WellBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, hello thereideas discussed, Bookbaggersand recommendations found. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in But though the odd puddle or two? If sogrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, enjoy!a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Luke Sue was impressed when he read an enthusiastic reader of [[Set Free The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Anthony BidulkaGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] not least because he liked and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the characters he felt he could invest in. He had quite a few questions authors when the author they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of Pride good; always winning and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl 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 Pride and Prejudice]] and the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it was is still something a bit fascinating to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to dicover Jane Austendiscover 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 Pamela JohnsonGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start us off In this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix strangest of short stories, poetry, nonyears we've been delighted by the self-fiction features, comic strips published books we've read and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children they're all books which compare well with traditionally- think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine published books in the post, addressed only to themsame genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year'love'' the sound s top ten consists of Scoopeleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author. 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 out.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was so impressed by [[Words of PowerThe Radical Innovation Playbook: Volume 1 A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of PowerOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]], that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the first volume of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithbook. She had plenty of questions for the author Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesAndrew Hampshire|summary=Jill thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Gliding With Black Swans Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by S B CharlesAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was a roller coaster Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had a thriller and she couldn't wait lot to chat to author S B Charles about when he popped in to chat to usdropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=ItIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had t have the opportunity experience to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Well, hello there, readersThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting You don’t have to go that far back in time to reading now that Rio 2016 and all see huge developments in technology. For example, the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books smartphone has been around for you to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three 10 years? You'd be going some now, but if you said a thousanddon’t have one in today’s society, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would you’d either be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ seen as crazy or just that]. 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 out of your jib, Faithtouch. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope you are not Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or bothhuman history. If It comes with somany benefits, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from improving the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countryefficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2016 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Let's get the snark Are you running out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention inspiration for what to write a book for children because all do with the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLYkids when they can't go out? Simon, probably not We've come up with youth speak, also got some advice from various childrena baker's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/dozen of books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly mangive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If youthey're looking for ideas, we can oblige all books which compare well with this month's recommendations and a blast from traditionally-published books in the past that's worth revisitingsame genres. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. Wereally couldn'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to t narrow the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/authorchoice down any further -jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in the so this year''London Review s top ten consists of Books'' post-diagnosis eleven books and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writinghere they are, in alphabetical order by author. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Russell MardellBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill thought that [[Cold Calling by Russell Mardell|Cold Calling]] was unexpectedly delightful and above allWriting a book review isn't difficult, veryyou know, very human. She had quite but there are a few questions for author Russell Mardell 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 Joel MentmoreMelanie Martin|summary=After she read |summary=In [[Smart War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Joel MentmoreMelanie Martin|SmartWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her mobile phone againfamily in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. She It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. 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 author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from [[Inside of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to anorexic India affect the publishing industry - and her mother. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersthe wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are Ever felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - 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 one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie 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 initiativewriting again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Quentin Bates talks to Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag about about About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Thin IceBrave New World''|summary=Author Quentin Bates 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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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Ani was impressed by Choosing the world building top ten self-published books we read in [[Lilith: Eden2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) our final top ten in alphabetical order by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess]] and knew that there was an exciting series to comeauthor.. She had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Anthony GardnerBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill thought that [[Fox by Anthony Gardner]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by the serious depiction One of the downtrodden individual against the erosion finest storytellers you've never heard of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie who died. And in September 2018 at the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And so, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list age 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, too58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Melissa Leet|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's Sue was impressed when she read [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life Landslide by Michael PronkoMelissa Leet|first bookLandslide]] of essays on Tokyo life by Melissa Leet and she was delighted surprised to be able to review his [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyofind that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Michael Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and Keith Hagenbachhappy lives|summary=Stacey thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith Hagenbach]] was Every child has a thrilling, plot-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 Towers.right to medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2016 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!''We hope you had could definitely make a wonderful festive season and if you were affected by flying car – but that's not the awful floodshard part. The hard part is, how do you have our sympathy, solidarity make a flying car that's super safe and very best wishes. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015|summary= Wequiet?''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.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Spadge WhittakerDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year . There was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSlot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like to suggest more unusual Choosing the top ten self-published books that we've enjoyed over read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all yearand involved a great deal of discussion. Hopefully you Here'll find something for everyone heres our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Dragon's Flight 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's FlightChit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was ''FUN'' and that's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten WomenMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Fiction 2015Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction Melita Thomas tell us that provides Mary was a good read and we think that we've found some crackers. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author. true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the eleventy billionth people best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to mention it Bookbag Towers 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 chat to help you outus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We've tried to give you Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents strong voice and some have been translated and there are old favourites as well as some talented newcomersclear, capable prose. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorThere was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of 2015, not least because it got us into life as a lot of ''do you rememberdiplomatic spouse...?'' conversations! It took quite There was a while lot that she wanted 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 to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order by authorask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical fiction and there have been some very good examples Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in 2015the thriller genre. In making our selection we've avoided books which are When the later parts of trilogies and where you really need author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to have read the earlier books chat to get the best from themus, but here's our selection, in alphabetical order by author. Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= 2015 has been a good year for those books which you just want Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to enjoy reading , and we think that we've found something for everyoneRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's tasteJourney to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. Here they are, alphabetically by authorShe wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is always difficult Sam]] and 2015 was no exception. We think there's something here he had quite a few questions for everyone and they're in alphabetical order by authorWes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= We seem to be celebrating Sue giggled like a lot of anniversaries - child when she read [[Henry and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried to give as wide a selection of periods Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and subjects as possible so that thereLenny Wen]]: it's something to appeal to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2015|summary= We stayed up late and ''argued'' about which books should be included in this top ten - and as 2015 has been rich in a good books it wasn't an easy jobstory with some valuable lessons. But - we finally managed It was a real pleasure to pick just ten and here they are in alpabetical order by author}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Picture Books 2015|summary= We really struggled chat to pick just ten picture books from the brilliant editions we've seen this year and some of our personal favourites had to be left out, but here they are in alphabetical order, by authorwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John SearanckeAnnie Ingram|summary=Sue Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed by John Searancke's story something of his father's wara relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Prunes for Breakfast Conversations with Kammie by John SearanckeAnnie Ingram|Prunes for Breakfastbook]] and she had quite . There was a few questions for John lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chris CalderStephan Santiago|summary=Ani enjoyed was quietly moved by [[Celeste Three is Missing Returning Home by Chris CalderStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and thought it was a good, slow burning escapist thriller. She had quite a few questions for the there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2015 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Good, we hope! The wait is over and we now know that Marlon James [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/oct/13/marlon-james-wins-the-man-booker-prize-2015 won the Booker Prize 2015]. 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 a novel'' and if you haven't read it already, you really, really should. You can also find our reviews of all the short listed books [[Man Booker Prize 2015|here]]. They're all fabulous.
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