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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you, fellow Bookbaggers? We want to start out 've seen some really good self-published books this month by mentioning not one, but two, good causes. Anna Boatman, along year: they're up there with 29 the best of her Hachette traditional publishing colleagues have cycled 185 miles from London to Paris. Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order to raise money for TWO amazing charities: the Literacy Trust and The PSP Association. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is a little-known disease similar to Parkinson's that Anna's lovely Dad has been suffering with for 17 years. We think these are great charities to support and if you do too, you can contribute towards them by donating to this sterling effort. Anna's Just Giving page is [http://wwwauthor.justgiving.com/fundraising/Anna-Boatman?newPage=True here] and the Hachette team's page is [http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Hachette-Connect-Team here]. Well done, you guys. You've more cycling courage than we have!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko About ''The Last Train''Jeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue was very impressed by Jill enjoyed [[The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) Radio Free Olympia by Michael PronkoJeffrey Dunn|The Last TrainRadio Free Olympia]], a thriller set in Tokyostory blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. she had quite She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David WindleFull Guide|summary=After reading [[Spudboy 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 Chip heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by David Windle]] Jill wants 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 potato superherofantasy novel. There was a lot You have the power to talk 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 when the author popped into Bookbag Towerscraft of writing. You'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=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganBest Practices|summary=Jill thought that [[The Grumpface by B C R Fegan Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and Daniela Frongia]] was sweettheir meanings, funny but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and vividly illustratedusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. She had quite However, reading remains a few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2017 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How are much do youknow about ghostwriters? Well, we hope. First up this month, our great friend SF Said reminded us of an important campaign the other day, and we want to remind you These professionals lurk in turn.#coverkidsbooks draws attention to the lack shadows of representative coverage of children's books in newspapers the publishing industry (both self- and other media. You can read about it here.As this blogpost points outtraditional publishing), according to The Bookseller, sales with most members of children's books overtook adult fiction for the first time in 2014, and they now account for over 30% public having only ever heard of them because of the UK publishing marketPierce Brosnan film. And yet children's books currently get just 3% Given the awkwardness a lot of all book review spacepeople feel toward ghostwriters, despite accounting for that 30% of the market. That is an entire order of magnitude of under-representation. We couldn't agree more and we at Bookbag give equal priority to adult and childrenit's books. But we know no surprise that we there are preaching a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to the converted and we wish that newspapers would make more effort to get on board. There is more to children's fiction than Harry Potter, guys. A lot moreclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker About Confessions of Modern WomenConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'' was both fun and funny to read and occasionally bawdy to bootSue really enjoyed [[The Lensky Connection by Conrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. There was She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when Spadge he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animal-Lovers Save We're constantly amazed at the quality of the World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World or, Can Animalself-Lovers Save the World?]]published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. There was a lot to chat about when Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Tormod V Burkey popped in to Bookbag Towers.:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn Bennett3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=SueIf you's only problem with re all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennetthttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] was that she would have loved . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to spend more time with the charactersworld, this is no easy task. When 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 author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite a lot to chat aboutright person for you.
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About #alternativefacts|summary=It wasn't until someone on Twitter tagged her Lolita, a highly controversial book [[The Liar's Handbook by Keren David|The Liar's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit , is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the zeitgeistmost important things you need to know about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2017 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all? We don't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone The Crucible is doing it a tragedy that’s been debated and probably doing it much better than we coulddiscussed for many years. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, back Its current running in [http://wwwtheaters has received a rather intriguing review.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazon's bestseller list]. Alternative facts are not facts. And thank you, George Orwell, for warning usKeep reading to find out more.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|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]] Singapore Mathematics is a dramatized example unique way of Suffragist ideaspresenting this science. She's been chatting Parents and teachers will be able to us about understand and explain to children the power of protestsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 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 [[A Bookbagger's View:What it's never an easy job picking our top ten self published books like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of any year, but 2016 was particularly difficult us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as weused to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it've seen some exceptional bookss 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 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 Charles D BlanchardGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Luke thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Kingdom's End Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Charles D BlanchardGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats 's brilliantly readable but offers some facinating insights into rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the world hands of us humanscompany boards which are dysfunctional. Luke had quite Sue wanted to know more.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary= We thought that 2020 was a few questions for strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the author when he popped in quality of self-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're going to Bookbag Towers have to chat to usmake 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=newsletterscomments|title=January 2017 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary= HelloBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, helloideas discussed, hello! And a very happy New Year to you alland recommendations found. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one But though the growth of you. The world may well be heading to hell in book review sites is promising for readers, 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 saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make life worth living come their wayyour mark as a book reviewer.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= If fiction's not your bag then we've chosen some special non-fiction books for you. As always they're Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in alphabetical order Society: Our current crisis of governance and 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 Teens Comic Books of 2016Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= There Comic books and movies, in general, have been some cracking books for teens given the portrayal of good; always winning and young adults saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this yearunsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. These are our favourites While it may not be a great thought to bear in alphabetical order by authormind, 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books for Confident Readers 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= WeGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there've quite s a range free digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of books in our confident readers category - it stretches from 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 author£42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Self-Published Books 20162020|summary= WeIn this strangest of years we've found some wondefful picture been delighted by the self-published books this year we've read and they#'re all going to appeal to adults 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'' children. Here here they are , in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order by authorbook. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew 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 how to get the most out of it. He and here they are in alphabetical order by authorSue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2016 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of lateIn every generation, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin and there is a great deal of anger aboutare kids who become bullies. Our hopeThey bully their siblings, in this November newsletterneighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is to bring you self- whichever side of delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy experience to properly judge what is respect and happiness found in reading for pleasure. Reading what is the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towersmerely fear.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= For the most part we've avoided the The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big names anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in our favourites this year: it's good time to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in alphabetical order by authortoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 20165 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was a niche genreArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, but now it's mainstream and we've seen some cracking books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten WomenA Baker's Fiction Dozen of Books of 2016to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= There should be something Are you running out of inspiration for everyone's tastes here: what to do with the kids when theycan're all great fun and wet go out? We've presented them alphabetically by authorcome up with a baker's dozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Self-Published Books 2019|summary= We've seen a lot of biographies some cracking self-published books this year and autobiographies they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in 2016 and it hasnthe same genres. We really couldn't been easy to select just narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten as our favouritesconsists of eleven books and here they are, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Leigh BardugoBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Olivia thought that [[Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo|Crooked Kingdom]] was all that she could want from Writing a book and morereview isn't difficult, so she had quite you know, but there are a few questions when Leigh Bardugo popped things you need to keep us in to Bookbag Towers to chat to mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin|summary= |summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's been a rich year for literary fiction highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by was delighted when the authoragreed to chat with her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and Fantasy Novels 2016public perception|summary= We've got some old favourites Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and some new names in this year's selection of our favourites. Here they are - in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Steven Burgauer8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Ani thought Ever felt that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She had quite you've hit a few points to discuss when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Numba PinkertonBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''safe1984'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her how to have a wardrobe which works and which she loves. When Numba, author of [[The No Black Project by Numba Pinkerton|The No Black Project]] popped into Bookbag Towers, Sue had lots of questions she wanted to ask.''Brave New World''?
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|title=The Richard and Judy Book Club Autumn 2016Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Seven great reads for Choosing the autumn top ten self- and published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we've read them all!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 Richard Smith about Bookbag About The Darzoids' StoneDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill loved [[The DarziodsOne of the finest storytellers you' Stone by Richard Smith|The Darziods' Stone]] - a fast-paced teen adventure - and had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of MushroomsMelissa Leet|summary=Jill enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms Landslide by Gloria D GonsalvesMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and said was surprised to find that she'd be glad to read it to any childwas a debut novel. She and the author had lots to chat about quite a few questions for Melissa when Gloria she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 Newsletter|summary= Well, hello there, Bookbaggers. Are you enjoying some autumnal colours? Kicking through some leaves? Splashing in the odd puddle or two? If so, enjoy! We hope you didnFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi't miss [Poetry Day]. Lots happened, not least Kate Tempest s vulnerable children to live on BBC2 at prime time on a Saturday night. She was fabuloussafe, wasn't she? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderful.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony Bidulkahealthy and happy lives|summary=Luke was impressed when he read [[Set Free by Anthony Bidulka]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest in. He had quite Every child has a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.right to medical care
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|title=Natasha Farrant Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that'loveds super safe and quiet?'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice 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.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonDaniel Peltz|summary=Rebecca Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was impressed when surprised by just how compelling she read found [[Taking in Water The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Pamela JohnsonDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put her in mind of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinson. She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2016 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= Hi, hello and how are you Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did 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 involved a great deal of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for startersdiscussion. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine Here's our final top ten in the post, addressed only to themalphabetical order by author. 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 SmithChit Dubey|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Words of Power21 Doors to Happiness: Volume 1 Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Ritchie Valentine Smith|Words of PowerChit Dubey]], the first volume as it chimed with her personal view of a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smithlife. She had plenty of questions for the author was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=It's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel Peter thought that [[The Green Door Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Christopher BowdenElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Green DoorTen Golden Rules of Leadership]], so she was delighted when she had the opportunity to read his latest best book [[The Purple Shadow by Christopher Bowden|The Purple Shadow]].}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2016 Newsletter|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 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? Youleadership he'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 books, ever read and now is about to be featured in Ripley's upcoming ''Odd Around the World''. We like the cut of your jib, Faith. Keep reading!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hello! We hope you are well. We hope you are not traumatised by Brexit. We hope 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 and our best efforts at distracting you from the various non-reading related stresses currently engulfing the country. Books are constant!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2016 Newsletter|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 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 childrencouldn's t resist asking authors, understandably somewhat miffed, including [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/25/simon-cowell-advice-write-childrens-book-michael-rosen-philip-ardagh Philip Ardagh] Elizabeth Fox and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosen]. We suggest Simon browses through the Bookbag children's section. He won't find much to bore him in there. We think the Mini Cowell might enjoy [[Traction Man Meets Turbo Dog by Mini Grey ]], for example. Oh, what Martin le Comte quite a silly, silly man. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Read anything good lately? If you're looking for ideas, we can oblige with 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 few questions when they came to take a moment Bookbag Towers to say goodbye chat 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 writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jennyus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[Cold Calling Punk Love Foucault by Russell Mardell|Cold CallingGabe Riggs]] was unexpectedly delightful an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and above all, veryclear, very humancapable prose. She had quite There was a few questions for author Russell Mardell lot to talk about when he Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreSandra Aragona|summary=After she read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Smart Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Joel MentmoreSandra Aragona|Smartautobiography]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againof life as a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for author Joel Mentmore lot that she wanted to ask about when he Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieK J Lawrence|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from was delighted when she read [[Inside of Me The Cossack by Hazel McHaffieK J Lawrence|Inside of MeThe Cossack]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and as it restored her motherfaith in the thriller genre. She had quite a few questions for When the author Hazel McHaffie when she , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2016 Newsletter|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 nextchat to us, we have plenty to recommend to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In Sue had quite 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 agreefew questions ready! 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.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=Author Quentin Bates Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) by Quentin Bates|Thin Ice]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonWes Stuart|summary=Ani was impressed by Luke enjoyed the world building combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) My Name is Sam by C E RobinsonWes Stuart|Lilith: Eden's Planetary PrincessMy Name is Sam]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She he had quite a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Fox Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Anthony GardnerB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was plot-focused and had twists to suit every thriller fan: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She was impressed by the serious depiction of the downtrodden individual against the erosion of hard-won civil liberties. There It was quite a lot real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2016 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and a very happy February to all our readers. It's been a long slog but we are nearing winter's end and that's a relief, isn't it? We're looking forward to some spring sunshine and some fabulous spring books. David Bowie 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko about 'Motions and Moments'Annie Ingram|summary=Last year Rebecca enjoyed Michael Pronko's [[Beauty and Chaos: Slices and Morsels Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|first book]] of essays on Tokyo life a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and she was delighted to be able to review his has shared them with us in her [[Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo Conversations with Kammie by Michael PronkoAnnie Ingram|third book]], Motions and Moments: More Essays on Tokyo. She had quite There was a few questions for Michael lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachStephan Santiago|summary=Stacey thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[The Man Who Drew Triangles: Magician, mystic or out of his mind? Returning Home by Haraldur Erlendsson and Keith HagenbachStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] was a thrilling, plot-twistingly good tale of folklore, legends, spirits and ultimately of thinking a little differently. She had quite a few questions for the authors there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when they he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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