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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And a very happy New Year to you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one of you. The world may well be heading to hell in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction We've seen some really good self-published books this year and, even if it doesn: they't, all our readers find at least re up there with the small pleasures that make life worth living come their waybest of traditional publishing. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It Here's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereabouts. The cast is super and the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yetour top ten, in alphabetical order, then you really shouldby author.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jeffrey Dunn|summary= If fiction's not your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books for youJill enjoyed [[Radio Free Olympia by Jeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. As always theyShe didn're in alphabetical order by authort think it was the easiest read, but a rewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= There Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. You have been some cracking books 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 teens an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and young adults this yearwizards. It's 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 Books for Confident Readers 2016How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= We've quite a range Reading is one of books in our confident readers category - the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it stretches from the time that children are nicely reading on expose you to new words and their own right through meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the point where they're looking at books for teensrise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. we think we've got something However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for everyone is this selection which is in alphabetical order by authorcenturies.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children3 Things You Didn's Picture Books 2016t Know About Ghostwriters|summary= WeHow 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 people feel toward ghostwriters, it've found some wondefful picture books this year and s no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they#re all going do, so I'm hoping to appeal to adults ''and'' children. Here they are clarify three important things in alphabetical order by authorthis post.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Conrad Delacroix|summary= We Sue really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they areenjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in alphabetical order by Russia. She had quite a few questions for authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten General Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162022|summary= We look for cracking good reads from 're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our General Fiction favourites way and here we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are , in alphabetical order , by author.:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2016 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of lateIf you're all set to publish your novel, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into might be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a spin and there is -literary-agent/ get yourself a great deal of anger aboutliterary agent]. Our hopeSince you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, in this November newsletter, is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you find yourself on - some of choose the joy and happiness found in reading right person for pleasure. Reading is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towersyou.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= For Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most part we've avoided the big names in our favourites this year: important things you need to know about it's good to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books Stylish Restaging of 2016The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was The Crucible is a niche genre, but now it's mainstream tragedy that’s been debated and we've seen some cracking books this yeardiscussed for many years. These are our favourites Its current running in alphabetical order by authortheaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= There should Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be something for everyone's tastes here: they're all great fun able to understand and we've presented them alphabetically by authorexplain to children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= We've seen If there is one thing that a lot of biographies and autobiographies people could benefit from having more of in 2016 and their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:What it hasn't been easy s like to select just ten be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as our favouritesmuch as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, but hereand it's what we finally settled on something that you might be able to approach in alphabetical order by authora number of ways if you want to 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 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 Leigh BardugoGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Olivia thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Crooked Kingdom Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked KingdomGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was all that she . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could want from a book and more, so she had quite a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to Bookbag Towers to chat to usknow more.
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|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162021|summary= It's been We thought that 2020 was a rich strange year for literary fiction and but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we had great fun debating 've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which were have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our favourites - strong point...) but here this year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are , in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= We've got some old favourites Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and some new names in this year's selection recommendations found. But though the growth of our favouritesbook review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. Here they are - in alphabetical order by author If you’re looking for ways to freshen 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 Steven BurgauerGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Road To WarIndependent Director in Society: Duty & DrillOur current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Courage & Capture by Steven BurgauerAndrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She and she had quite a few several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when Steven Burgauer they popped into Bookbag Towers .}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to chat alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to usbear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [https: Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works and which she loves//www.degruyter. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Projectcom/view/title/580618 download]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted to askthis £42 book.
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Seven great reads for In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the autumn self- and published books we've read them and they're 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's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill loved Sue was so impressed by [[The Darziods' Stone Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Richard Smith|The Darziods' StoneOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - and that she wished that she had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. 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 Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsAndrew Hampshire|summary=Jill enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[LamelliaCreating Value Through Technology: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Gloria D GonsalvesAndrew Hampshire|Creating 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 said that she'd be glad how to read get the most out of it to any child. She He and the author Sue had lots a lot to chat about when Gloria popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= WellIn every generation, hello thereare kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, Bookbaggersneighbor kids, and their classmates. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. Lots happenedThat is self-delusion, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabulousas most adults are aware, wasnbut kids don't she? If you missed it, here have the experience to properly judge what is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing respect and what is truly wonderfulmerely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] The gap between sci-fi and reality is not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments intechnology. He had quite a few questions when For example, the author popped into Bookbag Towerssmartphone 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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|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane Austen5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating simple, basic tasks to listen helping to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austensolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Rebecca was impressed Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when she read [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdochthey can's t go out? We''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnsonve come up with a baker's writing style put her in mind dozen 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 books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? HereWe's ve seen some cool news to start us off cracking self-published books 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 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Words of Power: Volume 1 by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of Power]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, the first volume of but there are a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithfew things you need to keep us in mind. She had plenty of questions for the author when he popped in to see Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Gliding With Black Swans War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by S B CharlesMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a roller coaster of a thriller highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and she couldn't wait to chat to was delighted when the author S B Charles when he popped in agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'immigration, myths and public perception|summary=It'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 Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Well, hello there, readers. We hope you're well. And we hope you're getting back to reading now Ever felt that Rio 2016 and all the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for you to consider this month. So read on... How many books do you think you might have read over the last three years? You'd be going some if you said ve hit a thousand, rightbrick wall with your writing? But what if Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get 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 books, and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faithwriting again. Keep reading!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2016 NewsletterGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope Where do you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope go when you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or both. If so, you have our sympathies move beyond classics like ''1984'' and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books are constant!''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Let's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for children because all Choosing the top ten self-published books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some advice from various children's authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simonself-cowell-advice-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]are. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children Here's section. He won't find much to bore him our final top ten 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 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and how One of the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If finest storytellers you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and a blast from the past that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diskive never heard of, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in September 2018 at the ''London Review age of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellMelissa Leet|summary=Jill thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[Cold Calling Landslide by Russell MardellMelissa Leet|Cold CallingLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humana debut novel. She had quite a few questions for author Russell Mardell 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 Joel Mentmoreabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|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 Every child has a few questions for author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towers.right to medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Abi Silver Talks To Hazel McHaffie|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 a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie when she popped into The Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2016 NewsletterAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Hello there, Bookbaggers, and how the devil are you? Well, we hope. What are you reading today? Anything we should know about? If you are undecided about what to read next, we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In 'We could definitely make a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity flying car – but that they thought developed their child’s empathy 's not the most - and reading was the runaway winnerhard part. We agree! Reading The hard part is , how do you make a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone elseflying car that's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie super safe and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think itquiet?''s a really positive initiative.: Elon Musk
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat Sue wasn't expecting to us enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Quentin BatesDaniel Peltz|Thin IceThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series. There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Ani Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was impressed by one of the world building in [[Lilith: Edentoughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Fox 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Anthony GardnerChit Dubey]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fanas it chimed with her personal view of life. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There was quite a lot to chat about delighted when the author Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 Melita Thomas tell us that's Mary was a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward 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, in memory of one our great cultural icons, we perused this list 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, too. true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions Elizabeth Fox and Moments'Martin le Comte|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's Peter thought that [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels The Ten Golden Rules of Tokyo Life Leadership by Michael PronkoElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|first bookThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] of essays was the best book on Tokyo life leadership he'd ever read and she was delighted to be able to review his [[Motions he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had Martin le Comte quite a few questions for Michael when he popped into they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachGabe Riggs|summary=Stacey Luke thought that [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Punk Love Foucault by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachGabe Riggs]] was a thrillingan intense, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits emotional and visceral read that illuminates and ultimately of thinking educates with a little differentlystrong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for the authors lot to talk about when they Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had a wonderful festive season Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and if you were affected Beagle Survive Diplomacy by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity and very best wishesSandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= We've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten booksSue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. Here they areWhen the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, in alphabetical order by author.Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerStuart Burrell|summary=Jill thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Braver Than BritainTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, Occasionally and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Spadge Whittaker]] in which Spadge researches BritainStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's top ten fears Journey to, and faces them all over the course Recollections of a year was funny and silly and, yesSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, brave. It's a joyous little bookfeel-good read. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015Talks To Wes Stuart|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 books that we've Luke enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something 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 Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for everyone hereauthor Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dr Kris J SimeB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Dragon's Flight Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Dr Kris J Sime|Dragon's FlightB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was ''FUN'' and that: it's not something she often says, so she had quite a few questions for authgor Kris Sime good story with some valuable lessons. It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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