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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hello you lovely Bookbaggers. ItWe's been a sad and angry month since we last spoke, what with terror attacks and general elections. We hope all is well with all of you and you are all coping as best you can. But we are going to try to distract you from it all just for a minute or two by pointing you in the direction of ve seen some great really good self-published books to read. When all else fails, books can comfort, right? So letthis year: they's have some positivity, if only on re up there with the subject best of books and readingtraditional publishing. So here's some exciting news! We have a title, a character and an [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/26/before-his-dark-materials-how-lyras-story-began-exclusive-extract extract] for the first volume in Philip Pullman Here's new trilogyour top ten, out in October. ''La Belle Sauvage'' is the canoe owned by Malcolm Polstead. His daemon is Asta. And you can read an interview about it with Philip Pullman [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rE45VHtSzw here]. As you can imagine, we at Bookbag Towers are beyond excited. Roll on October! And while we're on the topic of young readersalphabetical order, here's some more good news. [http://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/record-number-teenagers-say-they-enjoy-reading Record numbers] of children say they enjoy reading. A survey by the Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children and young people say that they read for pleasureauthor. Isn't that great?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Isabella DavidsonJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue was grabbed by Jill enjoyed [[The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha Land Radio Free Olympia by Isabella DavidsonJeffrey Dunn|The Beta Mum: Adventures in Alpha LandRadio Free Olympia]] as soon as she started reading, a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what didn't think it means to be an alpha or was the easiest read, but a beta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lizzy MumfreyFull Guide|summary=Sue was stunned by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] and simply couldnFantasy has always been our way out of the real world't put the book downs limitations. She had It's a whole list space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towersall ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo Driscoll|summary=Sue thought that [[Seven Days with You by Hugo Driscoll|Seven Days With You]] was a quick but suprisingly deep read which looks sensitively at young love and terminal illness and that it's But what if you could do more uplifting than just visit these magical lands? What if you might expect from that description! There was could create your own? This is the magic of writing a lot fantasy novel. You have the power to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into Bookbag Towerslandscapes that readers can explore.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2017 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you, fellow Bookbaggers?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Michael Pronko About ''The Last Train''Best Practices|summary=Sue was very impressed by [[The Last Train (Detective Hiroshi) by Michael Pronko|The Last Train]]Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, a thriller set but it also allows you to see them used in Tokyocontext, which is essential for understanding and using 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 [[:Category:Michael Pronko|Michael Pronko]] when he popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David Windle3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=After reading [[Spudboy How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and Chip by David Windle]] Jill wants a potato superherotraditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. There was Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to talk about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[The Grumpface Lensky Connection by B C R Fegan and Daniela FrongiaConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] was sweet, funny and vividly illustrateda thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How are you? Well, we hope. First up this month, our great friend SF Said reminded us We're constantly amazed at the quality of an important campaign the other day, self-published books which come our way and we want to remind you in turn.#coverkidsbooks draws attention to the lack of representative coverage of children's books ve seen some real gems in newspapers and other media2022. You can read about it here.As this blogpost points out, according to The Bookseller Here they are, sales of children's books overtook adult fiction for the first time in 2014, and they now account for over 30% of the UK publishing market. And yet children's books currently get just 3% of all book review space, despite accounting for that 30% of the market. That is an entire alphabetical order of magnitude of under-representation. We couldn't agree more and we at Bookbag give equal priority to adult and children's books. But we know that we are preaching 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 more. by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Spadge Whittaker 3 Things You Should Know About Confessions of Modern WomenLiterary Agents|summary=Jill thought that ''Confessions of Modern Women'If you' was both fun and funny re all set to read and occasionally bawdy publish your novel, it might be time to boot[https://blog. There was reedsy.com/how-to-find-a lot -literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to chat about when Spadge popped into Bookbag Towers the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to chat to us-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=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Tormod V BurkeyMost Important Things to Know|summary=Sean was impressed when he read [[Ethics for a Full World orLolita, Can Animal-Lovers Save the World? by Tormod V Burkey|Ethics for a Full World orhighly controversial book, Can Animal-Lovers Save is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the World?]]. There was a lot most important things you need to chat know about when author Tormod V Burkey popped in to Bookbag Towersit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marilyn BennettCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Sue's only problem with [[Granny with Benefits by Marilyn Bennett]] was that she would have loved to spend more time with the charactersThe Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. When the author popped into Bookbag Towers there was quite Its current running in theaters has received a lot rather intriguing review. Keep reading to chat aboutfind out more.
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|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|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 the title Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and themes hit explain to children the zeitgeistsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2017 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary= HiIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, hello and how are you all? We donit't want to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they dons [[A Bookbagger't concern us but because everyone is doing s View:What it and probably doing it much better than we could's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. But how could Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we ''are not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, reading as much as we writeused to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, back in [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jan/24/george-orwell-1984-sales-surge-kellyanne-conway-alternative-facts Amazonand it's bestseller list]. Alternative facts something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are not factsgetting back into reading again. And thank But one of the most important parts of this is probably that youare able to find enough time for reading, George Orwell, for warning usand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Linda Newbery Talks To The Interview: Bookbag About The Power Of Protest|summary=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag About The Power Of ProtestGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=We were very impressed by Linda Newbery's Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Until We Win Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Linda Newbery|Until We WinGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. SheIt's been chatting to us about brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the power hands of protestcompany boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to know more.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20162021|summary= ItWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's never an easy job picking our top ten self published consisted of eleven books of any (maths never was our strong point...) but this year, but 2016 was particularly difficult we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as wereally couldn've seen some exceptional bookst split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Luke thought Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that [[Kingdom's End by Charles D Blanchard]] was an adventurous take on a political thrilleropinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into But though the world growth of us humansbook 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. Luke had quite If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few questions for tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the author when he popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to usones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2017 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And a very happy New Year to you all. May 2017 bring joy and prosperity to every one Sue was an enthusiastic reader of you. [[The world may well be heading to hell Independent Director in a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year Society: Our current crisis of governance andwhat to do by Gerry Brown, 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 Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of [[A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|A Monster Callsgovernance and what to do]]? It's lovely! As lovely as the book - and we rarely say that hereabouts. The cast is super and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the film balances its emotional and fantastical elements beautifully. If you haven't seen it yet, then you really shouldauthors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Non-Fiction Comic Books of 2016Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= If fictionComic 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, 's evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not your bag then be a great thought to bear 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've chosen some special non-fiction books for you. As have something different from the cliché where the hero always they're in alphabetical order by authoremerges as the victor.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Teens Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary= There have been some cracking books for teens and young adults Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by author£42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books for Confident Readers 20162020|summary= WeIn this strangest of years we've quite a range of been delighted by the self-published 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 we've read and they're looking at all books which compare well with traditionally-published books for teensin the same genres. we think weWe really couldn've got something for everyone is t narrow the choice down any further - so this selection which is year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Picture Books 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary= We've found some wondefful picture books this year 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 book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and they#re all going Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to appeal chat to adults ''and'' children. Here they are in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary= We really struggled Technology can seem frightening to pick just ten of people who don't have the background. In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this year, but here they are, in alphabetical order Tech that Can Transform Your Business by authorAndrew 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 Sue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten General Fiction Books of 2016Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= We 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 for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites up to them and here they respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are in alphabetical order by authoraware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2016 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin The gap between sci-fi and there reality is a great deal of anger aboutnot so big anymore. Our hope, You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in this November newslettertechnology. For example, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found don’t have one in reading for pleasure. Reading is the best escape today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at Bookbag Towerstouch.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 20165 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary= For Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most part we've avoided important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the big names in our favourites this year: it's good efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order solve advanced problems by authorquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction A Baker's Dozen of Books of 2016to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= A few years ago historical fiction was Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a niche genre, but now itbaker's mainstream and we've seen dozen of books to give you some cracking books this year. These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorbrilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Self-Published Books of 20162019|summary= There should be something for everyoneWe's tastes here: ve seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all great fun 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 we've presented them alphabetically here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary= We've seen Writing a lot of biographies and autobiographies in 2016 and it hasnbook review isn't been easy to select just ten as our favouritesdifficult, you know, but here's what we finally settled on there are a few things you need to keep us in alphabetical order by authormind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoMelanie Martin|summary=Olivia thought that |summary=In [[Crooked Kingdom War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Leigh BardugoMelanie Martin|Crooked KingdomWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was all that Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could want from a book and more, so not stop thinking about what she had quite a few questions read and was delighted when Leigh Bardugo popped in to Bookbag Towers the author agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= It's been a rich year for literary fiction Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by authorthe wider country.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Science Fiction and Fantasy Novels 20168 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= WeEver felt that you've got some old favourites and some new names in this year's selection of our favourites. Here they are - in alphabetical order by authorhit a brick 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 Steven BurgauerBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Ani thought that [[The Road To War: Duty & Drill, Courage & Capture by Steven Burgauer]] was personal, inspiring & insightful. She had quite a few points to discuss Where do you go when Steven Burgauer popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Numba PinkertonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=For years Sue has bought mostly black clothes, because they seemed Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we''safe'': Numba Pinkerton has shown her re constantly surprised at just how to have a wardrobe which works and which she lovesgood some self-published books are. When Numba, Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by 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...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith about The Darzoids' StoneMelissa Leet|summary=Jill loved Sue was impressed when she read [[The Darziods' Stone Landslide by Richard SmithMelissa Leet|The Darziods' StoneLandslide]] - by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a fast-paced teen adventure - and debut novel. She had quite a few questions for author Richard Smith 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 Gloria D Gonsalves About Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushroomsabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Lamellia: The Kingdom of Mushrooms by Gloria D Gonsalves]] and said that she'd be glad to read it to any Every child. She and the author had lots has a right to chat about when Gloria popped into Bookbag Towers.medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2016 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|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 didncould definitely make a flying car – but that't miss [Poetry Day]s not the hard part. Lots happenedThe hard part is, not least Kate Tempest live on BBC2 at prime time on how do you make a Saturday night. She was fabulous, wasnflying car that't shes super safe and quiet? If you missed it, here is the trailer for Let Them Eat Chaos, the piece she performed. The whole thing is truly wonderful.'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony BidulkaDaniel Peltz|summary=Luke Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was impressed when he read surprised by just how compelling she found [[Set Free The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Anthony BidulkaDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] not least because he liked the characters he felt he could invest in. He had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentslists|title=Natasha Farrant Talks To Bookbag About First Discovering Jane AustenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=We ''loved'' [[Lydia: The Wild Girl Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of Pride the toughest jobs we did all year and Prejudice involved a great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by Natasha Farrant|Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride and Prejudice]] and it was fascinating to listen to author Natasha Farrant tell us about how she first came to dicover Jane Austen...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pamela JohnsonChit Dubey|summary=Rebecca Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Taking in Water 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Pamela JohnsonChit Dubey]] - she was reminded of Iris Murdoch's ''The Sea, The Sea'' - and Johnson's writing style put as it chimed with her in mind personal view of two of favourite authors, Tessa Hadley and Kate Atkinsonlife. She had quite a few questions was delighted when the author Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2016 NewsletterMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary= Hi, hello and how are you all, dear readers? Here's some cool news to start Melita Thomas tell us off this month - an innovative new monthly print magazine for 8-12 year-olds is about to launch. [http://www.scoopthemag.co.uk/ Scoop] will offer an inspiring mix of short stories, poetry, non-fiction features, comic strips and activities. It will feature some of the very best creators of literary and visual content for children - think Neil Gaiman, Eoin Colfer and Laura Dockrill, just for starters. Not least, Scoop is for children who will be thrilled to receive their very own magazine in the post, addressed only to them. We ''love'' the sound of Scoop. It reminds Jill of the Puffin Post, to which she enthusiastically subscribed as a child. If you have that Mary was a child who loves to read, you should look it out.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ritchie Valentine SmithElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Ani enjoyed Peter thought that [[Words The Ten Golden Rules of Power: Volume 1 Leadership by Ritchie Valentine SmithElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Words The Ten Golden Rules of PowerLeadership]], was the first volume of best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a new samurai fantasy series by Ritchie Valentine Smith. She had plenty of few questions for the author when he popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B CharlesGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[Gliding With Black Swans Punk Love Foucault by S B CharlesGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a roller coaster of strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a thriller and she couldn't wait to chat lot to author S B Charles talk about when he Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher Bowden about 'The Purple Shadow'Sandra Aragona|summary=ItSue loved Sandra Aragona's not long since Jill enjoyed Christopher Bowden's novel lightly-fictionalised [[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 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 Sorting 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 a thousand, right? But what if you said 2.500? That would be amazing! Well, Faith Jackson, aged 12, has done [httpPriorities://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/14659644.display/ just that]. She has met authors, been given books, Ambassadress 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 Beagle Survive Diplomacy 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 NewsletterSandra Aragona|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 children's 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] and [https://www.theguardian.com/books/booksblog/2016/may/27/simon-cowell-childrens-book-x-factor?CMP=share_btn_fb Michael Rosenautobiography]. 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 of life as a silly, silly mandiplomatic spouse. }}{{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 There was a blast from the past lot that's worth revisiting. If there's anything you think you can add, do let us know. We'd like she wanted to take a moment to say goodbye to the fabulous Jenny Diski, who [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/apr/28/author-jenny-diski-cancer-dies died from cancer] recently. She wrote a diary in the ''London Review of Books'' post-diagnosis and it was as witty and acerbic as all her writing. We will truly miss her. Rest in peace, Jennyask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Russell MardellK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[Cold Calling The Cossack by Russell MardellK J Lawrence|Cold CallingThe Cossack]] was unexpectedly delightful and above all, very, very humanas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She had quite a few questions for When the author Russell Mardell when he , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Joel MentmoreStuart Burrell|summary=After she read Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Smart Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Joel MentmoreStuart Burrell|SmartTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Ani realised that she would never be completely comfotable with her mobile phone againan inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few questions for author Joel Mentmore wanted to know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hazel McHaffieWes Stuart|summary=Sue absolutely refused to be separated from Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Inside of Me My Name is Sam by Hazel McHaffieWes Stuart|Inside of MeMy Name is Sam]] until she found out what happened to anorexic India and her mother. She he had quite a few questions for author Hazel McHaffie Wes Stuart when she he 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 next, we have plenty to recommend chat to you from this month's releases.Guess what? In a poll commissioned by Amnesty International UK, parents were asked to choose the activity that they thought developed their child’s empathy the most - and reading was the runaway winner. We agree! Reading is a vicarious experience and really helps us all - not just children - to appreciate the world through someone else's eyes. Amnesty UK will also give a special commendation this year to one of the shortlisted books in the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards . This will be the first ever human rights commendation for children’s books and we think it's a really positive initiative.
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|title=Quentin Bates talks to The Interview: Bookbag about about ''Thin Ice''Talks To B C R Fegan|summary=Author Quentin Bates popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Thin Ice (Officer Gunnhildur) Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Quentin Bates|Thin IceB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]], the seventh book in his Officer Gunnhildur series: it's a 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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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C E RobinsonAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was impressed by the world building something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princess (The Michael Archives Book 1) Conversations with Kammie by C E RobinsonAnnie Ingram|Lilith: Eden's Planetary Princessbook]] and knew that there was an exciting series to come. She had quite There was a few questions for author [[:Category:C E Robinson|C E Robinson]] lot to talk about when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anthony GardnerStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Fox Returning Home by Anthony GardnerStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] was plot-focused and had twists there were several points she wanted to suit every thriller fan. 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 discuss with author Stephan Santiago when the author he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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