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|title=Top Ten Teens Self-Published Books of 20162023|summary= There have been We've seen some cracking really good self-published books for teens and young adults this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. These are Here's our favourites top ten, in alphabetical order , by author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= We've quite Jill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a range story blending prose and poetry with themes of books in our confident readers category - ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it stretches from was the time that children are nicely reading on their own right through to the point where they're looking at books for teens. we think we've got something for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by authoreasiest read, but a rewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= WeFantasy has always been our way out of the real world've found some wondefful picture books this year s limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and they#re heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all going ages and backgrounds. It allows us to appeal 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 adults build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to use language andimagination to make a rich, varied story. And who knows what unexplored realms you'' children. Here they are in alphabetical order by author.ll discover along the way?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten Reading is one of the wonderful children's non-fiction books 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 we've seen this yearis essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, but here they aresuch as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, in alphabetical order by authorreading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 20163 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and here traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they are do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= Everything has gone Sue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a little bit crazy thriller set primarily in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin and there is Russia. She had quite a great deal of anger about. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found in reading few questions for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Self-Published Books 2022|summary= For We're constantly amazed at the quality of the most part self-published books which come our way and we've avoided the big names seen some real gems in our favourites this year: it's good to see some new names coming through! 2022. These Here they are our favourites , in alphabetical order , by author.:
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 20163 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was a niche genreIf you're all set to publish your novel, but now itmight be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you's mainstream re essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and wemarketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've seen some cracking books this yearsent your [https://blog.reedsy. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorcom/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= There should be something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun and we've presented them alphabetically by authorLolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and Biographies 2016No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= We've seen The Crucible is a lot of biographies tragedy that’s been debated and autobiographies discussed for many years. Its current running in 2016 and it hasn't been easy theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authorfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Olivia thought that [[Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked Kingdom]] was all that she could want from Singapore Mathematics is a book unique way of presenting this science. Parents and more, so she had quite a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped in teachers will be able to Bookbag Towers to chat understand and explain to uschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= ItIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's been [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a rich year for literary fiction and reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by authornot reading as much as we used to.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Science Fiction There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and Fantasy Novels 2016|summary= Weit've got some old favourites and some new names s something that you might be able to approach in this year's selection a number of our favouritesways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. Here they But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are - in alphabetical order by authorable to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Ani thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Road To WarDisaster in the Boardroom: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Steven BurgauerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She had quite a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The InterviewIt's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: Bookbag Talks To Numba Pinkerton|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed 'people'safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works s lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which she lovesare dysfunctional. 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 to askknow more.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= Seven great reads for We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the autumn quality of self- and published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we've read re going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them all!apart. 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' StoneHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] - Book reviews are a fast-paced teen adventure - crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and had quite recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a few questions book reviewer. If you’re looking for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers ways to chat to usfreshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Kingdom of MushroomsIndependent Director in Society|summary=Jill enjoyed Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[LamelliaThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Kingdom Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalvesgovernance and what to do]] and said that she'd be glad had several points she wanted to read it to any child. She and discuss with the author had lots to chat about authors when Gloria they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= WellComic books and movies, hello therein general, Bookbaggershave been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in however, thanks to the odd puddle or two? If socreativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]evil wins at the end of the day'. Lots happenedWhile it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on a Saturday night. She was fabulousAnd, wasn't she? If you missed we believe that it, here is a breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, hero always emerges as the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Luke was impressed when he read Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulkahttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest in. He had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=commentslists|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=We In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read and they'lovedre all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl s top ten consists of Pride eleven books and Prejudice here they are, in alphabetical order by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Rebecca Sue was so impressed when she read by [[Taking in Water The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Pamela JohnsonOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] - that she wished that she was reminded had a good business idea 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 Atkinsonown so that she could use the book. She had quite a few questions Perhaps that was what she was talking about when the author Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2016 Newsletter|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 is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - 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 in the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as 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 SmithAndrew Hampshire|summary=Ani enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Words of PowerCreating Value Through Technology: Volume 1 Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Ritchie Valentine SmithAndrew Hampshire|Words of PowerCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]], Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the first volume most out of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithit. She He and Sue had plenty of questions for the author a lot to chat about when he popped in to see usdropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jill thought In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that [[Gliding With Black Swans by S B Charles]] was a roller coaster of a thriller other kids look up to them and she couldnrespect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't wait have the experience to chat to author S B Charles when he popped in to chat to usproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=It's The gap between sci-fi and reality is not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]]so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now that Rio 2016 and all Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you to consider this monthmost important technologies in human history. So read on... How It comes with so many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]. She has met authors, been given booksbenefits, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around from improving the World''. We like the cut efficiency of your jibsimple, Faithbasic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2016 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hello! We hope Are you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse 've come up with a baker's dozen of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, books to give you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the countrysome brilliant ideas. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= LetWe've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because 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-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philiptraditionally-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 really couldn't narrow the Bookbag childrenchoice down any further - so this year's section. He won't find much to bore him top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in therealphabetical order by author. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what a silly, silly man.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= HiWriting a book review isn't difficult, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideasknow, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and but there are a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything few things you think you can add, do let need to keep 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/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 writingmind. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Cold Calling War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Russell MardellMelanie Martin|Cold CallingWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humanMelanie 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 read and was delighted when the author Russell Mardell when he popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Joel Mentmoreimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=After she read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone again. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag TowersLoobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffie8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from [[Inside of Me by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of Me]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She had quite Ever felt that you've hit a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are Where do you? Well, we hope. What are go when you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this monthmove beyond classics like ''1984''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 initiative.Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=Quentin Bates talks to Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], Choosing the seventh book top ten self-published books we read in his Officer Gunnhildur series2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To C E RobinsonBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani was impressed by One of the world building finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) 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 TowersSeptember 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Fox Landslide by Anthony GardnerMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and was plot-focused and had twists surprised to suit every thriller fanfind that it was a debut novel. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was had quite a lot to chat about few questions for Melissa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February Faiz Kermani talks to all our readers. It's been Bookbag about how a long slog but we are nearing winterblue frog is helping Malawi's end and that's a reliefvulnerable children to live safe, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine healthy and some fabulous spring books.happy lives David Bowie died. And 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 of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-|summary=Every child has a right to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirational, too. medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first 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]]not the hard part. The hard part is, Motions how do you make a flying car that's super safe and Momentsquiet?'': More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachDaniel Peltz|summary=Stacey thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite There was a few questions for the authors lot to chat about when they author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2016 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season 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 stocking.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20152017|summary= We've seen some great Choosing the top ten self-published books this we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and had involved a great fun choosing deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten books. Here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Spadge WhittakerChit Dubey]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course as it chimed with her personal view of a year life. She was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERSdelighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[Dragon's Flight The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Dr Kris J SimeElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Dragon's FlightThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn'FUN'' t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and that's not something she often says, so she had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=We've been looking for intelligent women's fiction Luke thought that provides [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a good read strong voice and we think that we've found some crackersclear, 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=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= Happy November, Bookbaggers! We hate to be Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the eleventy billionth people to mention it to you, but Christmas is around the cornerPriorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. 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 There was a lot that she wanted to help you outask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We've tried to give you a varied selection of crime novels for 2015. They come from several continents and some have been translated and there are old favourites Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as well as some talented newcomersit restored her faith in the thriller genre. Here they areWhen the author, K J Lawrence, in alphabetical order by author.popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Fantasy Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= We had a fun time choosing our top ten fantasy novels Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of 2015, not least because it got us into a lot of ''do you remember...?'Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man' conversations! It took quite a while to whittle our choices down s Journey to ten, particularly as we've excluded any books which are part and Recollections of a series where you need to have , Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read earlier books to appreciate this one. Here they are, in alphabetical order 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 Historical Fiction Books of 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=We've noticed a growing appetite for top class historical Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and there have been growth with some very good examples well depicted moments of horror in 2015. In making our selection we've avoided books which are the later parts of trilogies [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and where you really need he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he 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=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books for 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= 2015 has been Sue giggled like a good year for those books which you just want to enjoy reading child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and we think that we've found something for everyoneLenny Wen]]: it's tastea good story with some valuable lessons. Here they are, alphabetically by authorIt 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=Top Ten Books for Teens 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= Choosing our top ten books for teens is always difficult and 2015 Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was no exceptionsomething of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. We think there's something here for everyone She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and they're has shared them with us in alphabetical order her [[Conversations with Kammie by authorAnnie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten History Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan Santiago|summary= We seem to be celebrating a lot of anniversaries - Ani was quietly moved by [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and the books which accompany them - at the moment, but in selecting our top ten history books of 2015 we've tried there were several points she wanted to give as wide a selection of periods and subjects as possible so that there's something discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to appeal chat to everyone. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorus.
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