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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Jill thought that We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they'Confessions re up there with the best of Modern Women'' was both fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to boottraditional publishing. There was a lot to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usHere's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sean was impressed when he read Jill enjoyed [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? Radio Free Olympia by Tormod V BurkeyJeffrey Dunn|Ethics for Radio Free Olympia]], a Full World orstory blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World?]]folklore, love and loss. There She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a lot to chat about when author Tormod V Burkey popped in to Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn BennettFull Guide|summary=SueFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would have loved people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to spend explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. But what if you could do more time with than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the charactersmagic of writing a fantasy novel. When You have the author popped power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into Bookbag Towers there was quite 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 and imagination to make a lot to chat aboutrich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well Reading is one of the title most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and themes hit the zeitgeist.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2017 Newsletter|summary= Hitheir meanings, hello and how are but it also allows you all? We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone see them used in context, which is doing it essential for understanding and probably doing it much better than we couldusing them correctly. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' isWith the rise of language learning apps, such as we writePromova, back in [http://wwwmany people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/georgeHowever, reading remains a tried-orwelland-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]. Alternative facts are not facts. And thank you, George Orwell, true method that has been used for warning uscenturies.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About The Power Of ProtestGhostwriters|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's [[Until We Win by Linda Newbery|Until We Win]] a dramatized example 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 Suffragist ideasthe Pierce Brosnan film. She's been chatting to us about Given the power awkwardness a lot of protest.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2016|summary= Itpeople feel toward ghostwriters, it's never an easy job picking our top ten self published books no surprise that there are a number of any yearmisconceptions about what they do, but 2016 was particularly difficult as weso I've seen some exceptional booksm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardConrad Delacroix|summary=Luke thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Kingdom's End The Lensky Connection by Charles D BlanchardConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] was an adventurous take on , a political thrillerset primarily in Russia. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world of us humans. Luke She had quite a few questions for the author Conrad Delacroix when he popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2017 Newsletter|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 this year and, even if it doesn't, all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Calls]]? It'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 yet, then you really should.
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|title=Top Ten NonSelf-Fiction Published Books of 20162022|summary= If fictionWe's not your bag then re constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've chosen seen some special non-fiction books for youreal gems in 2022. As always Here they're are, in alphabetical order , by author.:
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 20163 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary= There have been some cracking books If 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 teens presenting and young adults marketing your book to the world, this yearis no easy task. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorWhen you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/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 Books for Confident Readers 2016Lolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= We've quite Lolita, a range of books highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in our confident readers category - it stretches from American schools. Here are the time that children are nicely reading on their own right through most important things you need 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 authorknow about it.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and they#re all going to appeal to adults ''and'' childrendiscussed for many years. Here they are 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 Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary= We really struggled Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to pick just ten of children the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order by authorsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016Finding More Time For Reading|summary= We look 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 cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites this, and here they 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 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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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and there is a great deal of anger aboutRandall S Peterson]]. Our hope, in this November newsletter, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and happiness found livelihoods could be in reading for pleasure. Reading is the best escape hands of allcompany boards which are dysfunctional. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towers Sue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016Self-Published Books 2021|summary= For the most part We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've avoided been amazed by the big names in quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our favourites strong point...) but this year: we're going to have to make ita baker's good to see some new names coming through! These dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are our favourites , in alphabetical order , by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was Book reviews are a niche genrecrucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, but now it's mainstream and we've seen some cracking books this yearrecommendations 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 book reviewer. These are our favourites 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= There should be something for everyone's tastes hereSue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: they're all great fun Our current crisis of governance and we've presented them alphabetically what to do by authorGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= WeComic 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 alter this unsaid rule, 've seen evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a lot of biographies and autobiographies great thought to bear in 2016 and mind, it hasn't been easy is still something a bit fascinating to select just ten as our favouritesdwell on. And, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authorbelieve 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 Leigh BardugoGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Olivia thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked Kingdom]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] was all that she could want from a of this £42 book and more, so she had quite a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162020|summary= ItIn this strangest of years we's ve been a rich year for literary fiction delighted by the self-published books we've read and we had great fun debating they're all books which were our favourites compare well with traditionally- but here they are published books in alphabetical order by authorthe same genres.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 2016|summary= Wereally couldn've got some old favourites and some new names in t narrow the choice down any further - so this year's selection top ten consists of our favourites. Here eleven books and here they are - , in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven BurgauerOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Ani thought that Sue was so impressed by [[The Road To WarRadical Innovation Playbook: Duty & DrillA Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Courage & Capture Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Steven BurgauerOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was personal, inspiring & insightfulthat she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. She had quite a few points to discuss Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Steven Burgauer Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonAndrew Hampshire|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed ''safe'Technology can seem frightening to people who don': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to t have a wardrobe which works and which she lovesthe background. When Numba, author of In [[The No Black Project Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Numba PinkertonAndrew Hampshire|The No Black ProjectCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] popped 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 lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted to ask.
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|category=listscomments|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= Seven great reads for In 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't have the autumn - experience to properly judge what is respect and we've read them all!what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jill loved [[The Darziods' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] - a fast-paced teen adventure gap between sci- fi and had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to chat go that far back in time to ussee huge developments in technology. For example, the 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] and said that she'd be glad to read it to any childthe most important technologies in human history. She and It comes with so many benefits, from improving the author had lots efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towerssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2016 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in running out of inspiration for what to do with the odd puddle or twokids when they can't go out? If so, enjoy! We hope you didn't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on ve come up with a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasnbaker't she? If s dozen of books to give you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderfulsome brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the characters he felt he could invest insame genres. He had quite a few questions when 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 popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=Natasha Farrant Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane Austen5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=We Writing a book review isn''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating t difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austenfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonMelanie Martin|summary=Rebecca was impressed when she read |summary=In [[Taking in Water by Pamela Johnson]] - she was reminded of Iris MurdochWar and Love: A family's ''The Seatestament of anguish, The Sea'' - endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and JohnsonLove: A family's writing style put her in mind of two testament of favourite authorsanguish, Tessa Hadley endurance and Kate Atkinsondevotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. She had quite It's a few highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. questions Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towers agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= Hi, hello and Loobna Joomun looks at 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 Brexit is about likely 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 affect the very best creators of literary and visual content for children publishing industry - 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 outwider country.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=ItChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowdenre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's novel [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]], so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest book [[The Purple Shadow our final top ten in alphabetical order by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]]author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2016 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|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 One of the associated Olympic excitements are done and dusted. We have some great books for finest storytellers 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 a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Wellve never heard of, 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 who died in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around September 2018 at the World''. We like the cut age of your jib, Faith58. Keep reading!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Brexit. We hope you are not in despair at the apparent collapse of our political system. Of course you may be one or bothMelissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. If so, you have our sympathies and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers. Books are constant!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2016 Newsletter|summary= LetFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's get the snark out of the way first! Simon Literary Cowell has declared his intention to write a book for vulnerable children because all the books he reads to his son are "boring". The internet responded O RLY? Simon, probably not up with youth speak, also got some advice from various children's authorslive safe, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] healthy and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMPhappy lives|summary=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much Every child has a right 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 man. medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2016 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with this month's recommendations and We could definitely make a blast from the past flying car – but that's worth revisitingnot the hard part. If there's anything you think you can addThe hard part is, how do let us know. We'd like to take you make 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 flying car that's super safe and quiet?'London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jenny. : Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellDaniel 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 [[Cold Calling The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Russell MardellDaniel Peltz|Cold CallingThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very human. She had quite There was a few questions for lot to chat about when author Russell Mardell when he Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=After she Choosing the top ten self-published books we read [[Smart by Joel Mentmore|Smart]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againin 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. She had quite a few questions for Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Joel Mentmore when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieChit Dubey|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from was quietly impressed when she read [[Inside of Me 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Hazel McHaffie|Inside of MeChit Dubey]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and as it chimed with her motherpersonal view of life. She had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity Melita Thomas tell us that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading Mary 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.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Peter thought that [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Quentin BatesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Thin IceThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]], was the seventh best book in his Officer Gunnhildur serieson 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 Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonGabe Riggs|summary=Ani was impressed by the world building in Luke thought that [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Punk Love Foucault by C E Robinson|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and knew visceral read that there was an exciting series to comeilluminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot to talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Fox Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Anthony GardnerSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil libertieslife as a diplomatic spouse. There was quite a lot that she wanted to chat ask about when the author Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|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 Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie diedrestored her faith in the thriller genre. And When the nation was shocked and grief-stricken. We were no different. And soauthor, in memory of one our great cultural iconsK J Lawrence, we perused this list of the great man's [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to-read/david-bowie-the-man-who-loved-books/ top 100 books]. The list is as eclectic as you'd expect and inspirationalus, too. Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Stuart Burrell|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoSue found Start Burrell's book [[Beauty and ChaosTwelve Times To The Max: Slices One Man's Journey to, and Morsels Recollections of Tokyo Life , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Michael PronkoStuart Burrell|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life and she was delighted Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to be able to review his [[Motions , and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo by Michael Pronko|third bookRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyofeel-good read. She had quite a few questions for Michael wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachWes Stuart|summary=Stacey thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? My Name is Sam by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She he had quite a few questions for the authors author Wes Stuart when they he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR!We hope you had Sue giggled like a wonderful festive season child when she read [[Henry and if you were affected the Hidden Treasure by the awful floods, you have our sympathy, solidarity B C R Fegan and very best wishesLenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. And at least one book in your Christmas stocking It was a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2015The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= We've seen some great self-published books this year and had great fun choosing our top ten booksVery few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. Here they are, She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge WhittakerStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Braver Than Britain, Occasionally Returning Home by Spadge WhittakerStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] in which Spadge researches Britain's top ten fears and faces them all over the course of a year was funny and silly and, yes, brave. It's a joyous little book. EXCEPT FOR THE SPIDERS.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag's Christmas Gift Recommendations 2015|summary=We know that you could do your Christmas present book shopping from Amazon's best seller lists, but we like Towers to chat to suggest more unusual books that we've enjoyed over the year. Hopefully you'll find something for everyone hereus.
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