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|category=commentslists|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite ThingsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they'We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not re up there with the hard partbest of traditional publishing. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that Here's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Muskour top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel PeltzJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found Jill enjoyed [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria Radio Free Olympia by Daniel PeltzJeffrey Dunn|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa MariaRadio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. There She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= Choosing Fantasy has always been our way out of the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of the toughest jobes we did all year ages and involved 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 great deal of discussionfantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. HereIt's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author.also about the craft 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 Chit DubeyBest Practices|summary=Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences new words and Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as their meanings, but it chimed with her personal view also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of life. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to chat technology to usimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter MaryGhostwriters|summary= Melita Thomas tell us 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 the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that Mary was there are a true Renaissance Princessnumber of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le ComteConrad Delacroix|summary=Peter thought that Sue really enjoyed [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership Lensky Connection by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le ComteConrad Delacroix|The Ten Golden Rules of LeadershipLensky Connection]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when they came to he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe RiggsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prosewe've seen some real gems in 2022. There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2017 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=HiIf you're all set to publish your novel, hello and welcome it might be time to October's witterings from all of us here at Bookbag Towers. The list of titles for 2018's World Book Day has [httphttps://wwwblog.bbcreedsy.co.ukcom/news/entertainmenthow-to-find-a-artsliterary-41429806 been announcedagent/ get yourself a literary agent]. So good to see a [[PaddingtonSince you's Finest Hour by Michael Bond |Paddington]] re essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book on there. RIP Michael Bond and his wonderful messages about openness and inclusivity. But to the 2018 list isn't universally popularworld, this is no easy task. Many childrenWhen you's authors, among them Bookbag favourites David Almond and Anthony McGowan, have ve sent your [https://wwwblog.theguardianreedsy.com/booksguide/2017/oct/02/childrenshow-authorsto-slamwrite-celebritya-heavyquery-world-book-day-lineup criticised itletter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for the number of celebrity authors it contains. Almond says '' It’s demeaning to children, because it is assuming that children don’t read properly.'' What do you think? Here at Bookbag, we are inclined to agree. World Book Day should feature quality writing, not famous names. Even so, good luck to an important event. Oh, and good luck in advance to all frazzled parents helping with costumes when the big day eventually arrives!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Sandra AragonaMost Important Things to Know|summary=Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as Lolita, a diplomatic spousehighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. There was a lot that she wanted Here are the most important things you need to ask know about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towersit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J LawrenceCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in the thriller genretheaters has received a rather intriguing review. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers Keep reading to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!find out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart BurrellHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey teachers will be able to, understand 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 explain to uschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2017 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Oh man, Bookbaggers. Summer If there is over. Did you go on holiday? If so, we hope you had one thing that a lovely time and got to read a book or two. If you didn't, we bet you managed to get some reading time lot of people could benefit from having more of in anywaytheir lives, didnit't you? Which summer book did you enjoy the most? The latest figures tell us that children are s [[httpsA Bookbagger's View://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/sep/02/young-readers-drive-book-sales driving book salesWhat it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Sales Plenty of children's titles rose 16% last year alone. This is such great news. But it does lead us back to have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that drum we like are not reading as much as we used to bang from time to time - the Cover Kids Books [http://www.thebookseller.com/news/gaiman-pullman-support-cover-kids-books-campaign-371596 campaign]. Why does There are a third lot of the market get only 3% coverage in newspapers possible reasons for this, and magazines? Itit's as though children, and 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 authors who write most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for themreading, don't matter at all. Do better, British press, do betterand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes StuartGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in Sue was absolutely riveted to [[My Name is Sam Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Wes Stuart|My Name is SamGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R FeganTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Sue giggled like We thought that 2020 was a child when she read [[Henry and strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: itquality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's a good story with some valuable lessonstop ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point... It was a real pleasure ) but this year we're going to chat have to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towersmake 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie IngramHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Very few people believe Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that dogs can talk so it was something opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a relief when Sue met author Annie Ingramsaturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and has shared them 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 us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usme usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephan SantiagoGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani Sue was quietly moved by an enthusiastic reader of [[Returning Home The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Stephan SantiagoGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Returning HomeThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and there were a she had several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago the authors when he they popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2017 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= Happy AugustComic books and movies, in general, Bookbaggers! Here's hoping you get the opportunity to make have been given the most portrayal of summer's good weather by taking some time to read in ; always winning and saving the sunday. Not that we spend much time sympathising with politicians here at Bookbag Towers but ohhowever, poor old Andrea Leadsom! Her slip thanks to the creativity of the tongue - at least writers, we hope it was have a slip few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the tongue - in referring to Jane Austen as one end of our greatest the day''living'' authors has resulted . While it may not be a great thought to bear in [http://wwwmind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/andrea-leadsom-jane-austen-waterstones-throw-shade-a7851571.html much merriment]. ''Anyone know who Jane Austen's agent And, we believe that it is? We'd love a breath of fresh air to book her for an event,'' said Waterstone's. Teeheediscover 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 Tessa BuckleyGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=JillGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's really taken by author Tessa Buckley's mystery and family drama series, Eye Spy Investigations and enjoyed a free digital [[Eye Spy II by Tessa Buckley|Eye Spy IIhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]]. There were quite a few questions for Tessa when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usof this £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How the devil are you? Well, In this strangest of years we hope. The best bit of book news recently comes right after one of 've been delighted by the worst news stories for the country generally. Philip Pullman [http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017self-06-27/philip-pullman-set-to-name-character-in-new-book-after-grenfell-tower-victim-following-charity-campaign is set to name] one of the characters in his upcoming novel after a victim of the Grenfell Tower fire. Teacher James Clements pledged £1,500 in memory of his former pupil Nur Huda El-Wahabi, who died in the fire, published books we've read and hundreds of others added more cash to his bid in the Authors for Grenfell fundraising auction. The whole auction raised £150k. And we donthey't mind telling you that we shed a few tears over it re all. We hope books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the authorities get their stuff together and show a similar generosity of spiritsame genres. Wereally couldn're not holding our breath on t narrow the showing choice down any further - so farthis year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, sadlyin alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Saqib NoorOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Sue laughed and cried when she read was so impressed by [[Surgery on the Shoulders of GiantsThe Radical Innovation Playbook: Letters from a doctor abroad A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Saqib Noor|Surgery on the Shoulders of Giants: Letters from a doctor abroadOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]], touched and humbled by that she wished that she had a man who has provided medical aid in some of the most needy parts good business idea of her own so that she could use the worldbook. She had quite a few questions Perhaps that was what she was talking about when author Saqib Noor Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to see chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Johnny RingwoodAndrew Hampshire|summary=Peter enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Cargoes & CapersCreating Value Through Technology: The life and times of a London Docklands man Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Johnny RingwoodAndrew Hampshire|Cargoes & CapersCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] with its memories of life in Andrew Hampshire discusses the East End tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and stories how to get the author, Johnny Ringwood, turned his life aroundmost out of it. He and Sue had rather a lot of questions to chat about when Johnny popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2017 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary= Hello you lovely Bookbaggers. It's been a sad and angry month since we last spokeIn every generation, what with terror attacks and general elections. We hope all is well with all of you and you there are all coping as best you cankids who become bullies. 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 some great books to read. When all else failsThey bully their siblings, books can comfortneighbor kids, right? So let's have some positivity, if only on the subject of books and readingtheir classmates. So here's some exciting news! We have a title, a character They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and an [http://wwwrespect them.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/26/before-his-dark-materials-how-lyras-story-began-exclusiveThat is self-extract extract] for the first volume in Philip Pullman's new trilogydelusion, 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 as most adults are beyond excited. Roll on October! And while we're on the topic of young readersaware, herebut kids don'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 t have the Literacy Trust has found that more than half of children experience to properly judge what is respect and young people say that they read for pleasurewhat is merely fear. Isn't that great?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Isabella DavidsonHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Sue was grabbed by [[The Beta Mum: Adventures gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in Alpha Land by Isabella Davidson|The Beta Mum: Adventures time to see huge developments in Alpha Land]] as soon as she started readingtechnology. She decided to tackle author Isabella Davidson about what it means to 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 an alpha seen as crazy or a beta mummy when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usjust out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lizzy Mumfrey5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue was stunned by [[Fall Out by Lizzy Mumfrey]] and simply couldn't put Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the book downmost important technologies in human history. She had a whole list It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towerssimple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hugo DriscollA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue thought that [[Seven Days Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up 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 itbaker's more uplifting than dozen of books to give you might expect from that description! There was a lot to chat about when author Hugo Driscoll popped into Bookbag Towerssome brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=May 2017 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you, fellow Bookbaggers? We want to start out 've seen some cracking self-published books this month by mentioning not one, but two, good causes. Anna Boatman, along year and they're all books which compare well with 29 of her Hachette publishing colleagues have cycled 185 miles from London to Paris, traditionally-published books in order to raise money for TWO amazing charities: the Literacy Trust and The PSP Associationsame genres. Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is a little We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further -known disease similar to Parkinsonso this year's that Anna's lovely Dad has been suffering with for 17 years. We think these top ten consists of eleven books and here they are great charities to support and if you do too, you can contribute towards them in alphabetical order by donating to this sterling effortauthor. Anna's Just Giving page is [http://www.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 David WindleMelanie Martin|summary=After reading |summary=In [[Spudboy War and Chip Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by David WindleMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Jill wants Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a potato superherohighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. There Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was a lot to talk about delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To B C R Feganimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Jill thought that [[The Grumpface by B C R Fegan and Daniela Frongia]] was sweet, funny Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and vividly illustrated. She had quite a few questions for author Bryce Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towersthe wider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2017 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Hello Bookbaggers! How are Ever felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? 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 Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you in turn.#coverkidsbooks draws attention to the lack of representative coverage of children's books in newspapers and other media. You can read about it here.As this blogpost points out, according to The Bookseller, 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 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 morewriting again.
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|title=Keren David James Donald Talks To Bookbag About Alternative FactsThe Death Of Norman Breyfogle|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 LiarOne of the finest storytellers you's Handbook]] with #alternativefacts that Karen David realised quite how well the title and themes hit ve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the zeitgeistage of 58.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2017 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary= Hi, hello Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and how are you all? We don't want was surprised to dwell too much on convulsive world events - not because they don't concern us but because everyone is doing it and probably doing find that it much better than we couldwas a debut novel. But how could we ''not'' point out that George Orwell's ''newspeak'' classic ''1984'' is, as we write, back in [http://www.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, She had quite a few questions for warning usMelissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag About The Power Of Protestabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|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]] Every child has a dramatized example of Suffragist ideas. She's been chatting right to us about the power of protest.medical care
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2016Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary= It''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's never an easy job picking our top ten self published books of any yearnot the hard part. The hard part is, but 2016 was particularly difficult as wehow do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?''ve seen some exceptional books.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charles D BlanchardDaniel Peltz|summary=Luke thought that [[KingdomSue wasn's End by Charles D Blanchard]] was an adventurous take on a political thriller. It features rats but offers some facinating insights into the world of us humans. Luke had quite a few questions for the author when he popped in t expecting to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2017 Newsletter|summary= Hello, hello, hello! And enjoy 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 novel about a handcart but we hope it finds a new direction this year and, even if it doesn't'building'', all our readers find at least the small pleasures that make life worth living come their way. Have you seen the film of but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[A Monster Calls The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Patrick NessDaniel Peltz|A Monster CallsThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]? 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 There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Children's Non-Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We really struggled to pick just ten of the wonderful children's non-fiction books which we've seen this yearLuke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, but here they areemotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, in alphabetical order by authorcapable prose. There was a lot to talk about when Gabe 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 Sandra Aragona|summary= We look for cracking good reads from our General Fiction favourites Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and here they are in alphabetical order Beagle Survive Diplomacy by authorSandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=November 2016 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary= Everything has gone a little bit crazy in dear old Blightly of late, hasn't Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it? Brexit has sent us all into a spin and there is a great deal of anger about. Our hope, restored her faith in this November newsletter, is to bring you - whichever side of the Brexit divide you find yourself on - some of the joy and happiness found in reading for pleasurethriller genre. Reading is When the best escape of all. We'll never change our minds about that here at author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Crime Novels 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary= For the most part weSue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man've avoided the big names in our favourites this years Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: itOne Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to see some new names coming through! These are our favourites in alphabetical order by authorknow more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Historical Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary= A few years ago historical Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction was a niche genre, but now it's mainstream which blends themes of innocence and we've seen growth with some cracking books this year. These are our favourites well depicted moments of horror in alphabetical order [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a few questions for authorWes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Women's Fiction Books of 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R Fegan|summary= There should be something for everyoneSue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's tastes here: they're all great fun and we've presented them alphabetically by authora 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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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Autobiographies and Biographies 2016The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annie Ingram|summary= We've seen Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a lot of biographies relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and autobiographies has shared them with us in 2016 and it hasn't been easy her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book]]. There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to select just ten as our favourites, but here's what we finally settled on in alphabetical order by authorus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh BardugoStephan Santiago|summary=Olivia thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Crooked Kingdom Returning Home by Leigh BardugoStephan Santiago|Crooked KingdomReturning Home]] was all that she could want from a book and more, so there were several points she had quite a few questions wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when Leigh Bardugo he popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}}{{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Literary Fiction Books of 2016|summary= It's been a rich year for literary fiction and we had great fun debating which were our favourites - but here they are in alphabetical order by author.
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