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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books For Your Boyfriend2023|summary=Whether itWe's a birthday, Christmas, or just a random occasion to tell him you love him, ve seen some really good self-published books make great presents for boyfriends. Yes, yes, we know wethis year: they're playing up to all there with the stereotypes with books about sport, music, trivia and everyone's favourite secret agent, but you know he's going to enjoy thembest of traditional publishing. If it Here's an anniversary and he's looking to get you a gift tooour top ten, then make sure to point him in the direction of our [[Top Ten Books For Your Girlfriend]]alphabetical order, by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books to get for your boyfriend?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ian StewartJeffrey Dunn|summary=Bookbag loved Ian Stewart's Jill enjoyed [[Professor Stewart's Hoard of Mathematical Treasures Radio Free Olympia by Ian StewartJeffrey Dunn|Hoard of Mathematical TreasuresRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and couldnloss. She didn't resist think it was the opportunity to ask him easiest read, but a few questionsrewarding one. We're delighted we did, as his answers are fascinating!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David BarrieFull Guide|summary=Bookbag was impressed by David BarrieFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's debut novela space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, [[Wasp-Waisted and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by David Barrie|Wasp-Waisted]] people of all ages and couldn't resist the opportunity backgrounds. It allows us to ask him a few questionsexplore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To K S TurnerBest Practices|summary=Bookbag thinks that Kate Turner's [[Before Reading is one of the Gods (Chronicles of Fate most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and Choice) by K S Turner|Before the Gods]] their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is something rather special essential for understanding and we couldn't resist using them correctly. With the opportunity rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to ask her improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a few questionstried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 20093 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=We have reviews How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of all the books on publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the longlist and wePierce Brosnan film. 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'll let you know the winner as soon as we hear!m hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ben KaneConrad Delacroix|summary=Bookbag loved Ben Kane's first two novels - [[The Forgotten Legion by Ben Kane|The Forgotten Legion]] and Sue really enjoyed [[The Silver Eagle (Forgotten Legion) Lensky Connection by Ben KaneConrad Delacroix|The Silver EagleLensky Connection]], which bring Roman times to vivid lifea thriller set primarily in Russia. He mixes history and emotion beautifully, making She had quite a few questions for a sometimes disturbing, but always entertaining read. After being fortunate enough to meet him at an evening at our local library recently, author Conrad Delacroix when he was delighted to be put to the sword in popped into Bookbag styleTowers.
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|title=Top Ten Picture Self-Published Books For Overcoming Bedtime Woes2022|summary=Everyone knows We're constantly amazed at the cry quality of the self-published books which come our way and we''I want a glass of water!'' Bedtime can be a ve seen some real problem, with children not wanting to settle down to sleep, being scared of the darkgems in 2022. Here they are, or even frightened of being left alone. These picture books address the issues in a gentle manneralphabetical order, helping kids better understand their fears and thus overcome them. It's not all serious thoughby author: there's a good smattering of humour too, which makes them great fun to read. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books for overcoming bedtime woes?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane Mitchell3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Bookbag loved Jane MitchellIf you's re all set to publish your novel , it might be time to [[Chalkline by Jane Mitchell|Chalkline]] and was delighted https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to ask her some questions about it. It's -find-a powerful story of -literary-agent/ get yourself a child soldier in Kashmirliterary agent]. ItSince you's beautifully written with great accuracyre essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, doesnthis is no easy task. When you't flinch from its subjectve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, but maintains a deeply affecting humanitythese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2009 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=OkLolita, so we lied. Andy Murray didn't win Wimbledon. He will one daya highly controversial book, though, and he did well, didn't he? AQA's prediction of doom this month? England will win the Ashes. Titter ye is not, there's hope yet. One half of the Bookbag management isn't too fussed about sporting results for the next few weeks though: Jill is off subject to Tuscany and she just can't waitbans in American schools. One third of a suitcase is dedicated to books, so expect some relaxed-sounding and very generous reviews when she gets back, sated with sun, four cheese pizza and every flavour of ice cream Here are the gelateria has most important things you need to offer. Let's get down to business before she bursts with anticipationknow about it.
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|title=What's In A Name?Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Kate Furnivall muses on the difficulty of getting ''just'' the right title The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a bookrather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books About AmericaHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=We're posting Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this top ten in honour of the 4th of July science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and our friends across explain to children the pond. Big, brash, bold, ever-optimistic, there's no missing America. Here are our favourite books in which the United States, or parts of it, take centre stage. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books about America? By the way, did you know that the 4th of July is also Liberation Day in Rwanda, St Bertha's day (who dat?!) and Michael Johnson's birthday. We've stolen him away for BBC athletics punditry. Sorry, you can't have him backsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Children's Books About Weighty SubjectsFinding More Time For Reading|summary=BookbagIf 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 certain belief is like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that fiction is perfectly placed we are not reading as much as we used to incite topical and philosophical debate amongst the young. It enables them to explore dangerous There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and painful subjects vicariously, so theyit're engaged emotionally, but have enough distance s something that you might be able to feel secure and safe whilst doing it. We bemoan political uninterest approach in our teenagers, so what more perfect way than a good book is there number of ways if you want to energise them about the social issues make sure that affect us all? Here you are some getting back into reading again. But one of our favourites, but there the most important parts of this is probably that you are manyable to find enough time for reading, many moreand that can be harder than you might initially think. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites too?
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Booktrust Teenage Prize 2009The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=The 2009 Booktrust Teenage Prize longlist has been announced. Last year's winner Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Knife Of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness]] and previous winners include [[Henry Tumour by Anthony McGowan]] and [[The Curious Incident of the Dog Disaster in the Night Time Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Mark HaddonGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. Teenagers can apply to be judges at [http It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening://www.booktrust.org.uk/Prizes-people's lives and-awards/Booktrust-Teenage-Prize Booktrust.org.uk] before 27 July. The winner will livelihoods could be announced in November. Here's what Bookbag thought the hands of the bookscompany boards which are dysfunctional. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] what you thought too Sue wanted to know more.
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|title=Independent Booksellers' Prize 2009Top Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=The 2009 Independent Booksellers' Prize shortlist We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been announcedequally so. You can vote for your favourite in independent bookshops around Once again we've been amazed by the UK, until 28 August, so get out there and support your friendly local bookseller! The winner will be announced in Septemberquality of self-published books which have come our way. HereLast year's what Bookbag thought top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split themapart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites too?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2009 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Hi again from Bookbag Towers. There's some stop press news: Andy Murray's going to win Wimbledon. You heard it first here. What year this might happenBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, wellideas discussed, we're reserving judgementand recommendations found. Jill's younger son is convinced it's this year But though, so make sure you tune in. In the unlikely event you're not a great fan growth of tennis - and Jill's son thinks this book review sites is promising for readers, a silly thing saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to say, since everyone is make your mark as a great fan of tennis, and cricket, and football, and rugby - then read on Macduff, we have some great books to talk about this monthbook reviewer. }}
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books For Your FatherThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Dads deserve presents. They deserve Sue was an opportunity enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to put their feet up with a good book do]] and relax. Whether it be for father's day, a birthday, Christmas, or just she had several points she wanted to show him that you love him, these are discuss with the perfect gifts to buy for your father. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.coauthors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.uk tell us] about your favourites books for your dad?
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|title=Orange Prize for Fiction 2009Comic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary= Dawn Powell didn’t manage to get to Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the awards ceremony portrayal of good; always winning and saving the Orange Prize for Fiction 2009day. however, but she did manage thanks to get the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to the shortlist event alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the Southbank Centre end of the day before (2nd June)'. She reports While it may not 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 have something different from the highlights of cliché where the hero always emerges as the eventvictor.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Book Recommendations From TwitterersThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=We love Twitter. It's a great way to keep in touch with authors and other book fans, hear what they're up Gerry Brown is so keen to, share what we're up to and find out what's going on in the world of books. If you've not already seen the [http://twitter.com/TheBookbag Bookbag Twitter feed], get clicking! Inspired by Judy Astley's self-proclaimed (and Bookbag-admired) media-tart cheek, we asked see people on Twitter what their favourite Bookbag reviews were. Heregeting involved that there's what they said. Huge thanks to a free digital [httphttps://twitterwww.com/Judyastley Judy Astley], [http://twitterdegruyter.com/EliseBlackwell Elise Blackwell], [http:view/title/twitter.com/RayBeckerman Ray Beckerman], [http://twitter.com/agnieszkasshoes Agnieszka's Shoes], [http://twitter.com/ninadouglas Nina Douglas], [http://twitter.com/steveemecz Steve Emecz], [http://twitter.com/TamsynTweetie Tamsyn Tweetie], [http://twitter.com/BenjaminGlover Benjamin Glover] and [http://twitter.com/JasonMarkCurley Jason Mark Curley580618 download]of this £42 book.
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|title=Top Ten Beach Reads For TeensSelf-Published Books 2020|summary=For fear In this strangest of hearing the dreaded phrase "Iyears we'm booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooored" on ve been delighted by the beach this summer, fling your teen this mustself-published books we've read list before you goand they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. KerryWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's picked her favourite holiday reads for teenagerstop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Penelope EvansOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Bookbag loved Penelope Evans' Sue was so impressed by [[The Weight of Water Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Penelope Evans|The Weight of WaterOlga 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 couldn't resist the opportunity Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask her some questions about her workus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Beach Reads For GirlsThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=Ah, summerTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's heret have the background. The sun is shining, In [[Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the sky is clear, Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the weather is gorgeous, tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the planes flying overhead look mighty temptingmost out of it. What's nicer than lying on the beach with a book, soaking up the sun He and losing yourself in Sue had a good book. Kerry's picked her favourite holiday reads for women. Men can check out the [[Top Ten Beach Reads For Boys]]. (Of course, there's nothing stopping men enjoying these choices and vice versa!) Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbaglot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Beach Reads For BoysStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=AhIn every generation, summer's herethere are kids who become bullies. The sun is shiningThey bully their siblings, the sky is clear, the weather is gorgeousneighbor kids, and the planes flying overhead their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look mighty tempting. What's nicer than lying on the beach with a book, soaking up the sun to them and losing yourself in a good bookrespect them. KerryThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don's picked her favourite holiday reads for men. Women can check out t have the [[Top Ten Beach Reads For Girls]]. (Of course, there's nothing stopping women enjoying these choices experience to properly judge what is respect and vice versa!) Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.cowhat is merely fear.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Marcus SedgwickHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Bookbag loved Marcus Sedgwick's [[Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick|Revolver]]The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. It's densely written and chilling You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in every sense of the wordtechnology. We jumped at For example, the opportunity to ask him some questions about his worksmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2009 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Hello! Wimbledon Artificial intelligence (AI) has a new roof, did you see? At expanded into one of the rate rain is coming down at Bookbag Towers, it's looking as though it's going to be neededmost important technologies in human history. We're still holding out for a heatwave though. Last monthIt comes with so many benefits, we told you about our new text alert service and asked for feedback. We've listened to what you had to say, and made some changes. There are now four services: BOOKS2U (adults)from improving the efficiency of simple, TEENBOOK2U (teens), KIDBOOKS2U (8-13s) and SHARING2U (2-7s). Each will send just one text a week costing 25p, so you can mix and match what you'd like basic tasks to receive. We're hoping helping to add more services for adults in the future, but let's see how you like version two firstsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|title=The Guardian ChildrenA Baker's Fiction Prize 2009Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've been looking at the books longlisted for The Guardiancome up with a baker's Children's Fiction Prize 2009 and we're impressed. Picking the shortlist - never mind the winner - is going dozen of books to be no easy jobgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books About London2019|summary=You might not share Dr Johnson's famous sentiment, but London is certainly one of the worldWe's ve seen some cracking self- published books this year and literaturethey's - iconic cities. It inspired countless nonre all books which compare well with traditionally-fiction published books, it is a customary setting of a lot of popular novels, from Dickens to modern chick-lit, and sometimes it becomes a character in its own rightthe same genres. Bookbag selected its very own We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten London consists of eleven books: a list as diverse and idiosyncratic as the city itself. There is history and crime, politics and literaturehere they are, and even an alternative London in a parallel worldalphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Sarah DyerBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Bookbag was charmed by the unique illustrations and quirky tale Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in [[The Girl With The Bird's Nest Hair by Sarah Dyer]]mind. We jumped at the chance to ask Sarah some questions about her work Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michelle LovricMelanie Martin|summary=Bookbag loved Michelle Lovric|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's [[The Undrowned Child testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Michelle LovricMelanie Martin|The Undrowned ChildWar 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 a wonderful alternate world historical fantasy, pitting myth highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and legend against science. We jumped at was delighted when the opportunity author agreed to ask chat with her a few questions.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books To Help Down-Size And Make Ends MeetFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Sick of Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the rat race? You're downpublishing industry -sizing, cutting back or just what to make and the most of what you've got? We sort out the books that will make it easier and give you a better lifewider country.}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah Prineas8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Bookbag loved Sarah PrineasEver felt that you' [[The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas|The Magic Thief]] and [[The Magic Thief: Lost by Sarah Prineas|The Magic Thief: Lost]]. We were thrilled ve hit a brick wall with the opportunity to ask her some questions about it, and your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get to know her a bit betteryou writing again.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten War NovelsGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=So, Where do yougo when you move beyond classics like ''1984''ve read [[Catch-22]], [[Slaughterhouse 5 by Kurt Vonnegut|Slaughterhouse 5]] and [[Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks|Birdsong]]. You're looking for more war novels to move you with tales of bravery, to make you cry at the futility, and to help you look deep inside yourself. Work your way through our top ten war novels, and realise that whilst war may not be the answer, books about war so frequently are. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books about war'Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books For The Defenders Of Reason2018|summary=We are living in one of Choosing the most prosperous periods top ten self-published books we read in the history of humanity, and our lives are longer and healthier than they have ever been before. Despite that, people seem to be getting more worried about a huge number of issues, some clearly valid, some ridiculously improbable, 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some downright loony. A growing (and often justified) mistrust in government and big business is paralleled by a growing (and completely unjustified) belief in outlandish conspiracy theories, alternative therapies that work worse than placebo and [[The Secret by Rhonda Byrne|nonself-existing pseudo-science]]published books are. The human brain, adapted to small hunter-gatherer groups roaming the Pleistocene savannah has some trouble dealing with the information overload of modern global culture. Magda has chosen a selection of books which won Here't rewire s our brains but can go some way to making us more aware and more wary of the creeping ways of unreasonfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books by and for the defenders of reason?
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|title=Book SlamJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Dawn Powell tells us about a different type One of night club - this onethe finest storytellers you's devoted to books and poetry readingsve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julia GreenMelissa Leet|summary=Bookbag really enjoyed Sue was impressed when she read [[Breathing Underwater Landslide by Julia GreenMelissa Leet|Landslide]] - an engaging story of coming by Melissa Leet and was surprised to terms with grieffind that it was a debut novel. We jumped at the chance to ask her some She had quite a few questions about her workfor Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Benjamin J Myersabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Bookbag loved [[The Bad Tuesdays: Twisted Symmetry by Benjamin J Myers|Twisted Symmetry]] and [[The Bad Tuesdays 2: Strange Energy by Benjamin J Myers|Strange Energy]] - the first two books in Benjamin J Myers' ''The Bad Tuesdays'' series. We jumped at the chance Every child has a right to ask him some questions about them. medical care
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2009 NewsletterAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Well, we've been at it again. Adding stuff'We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The chocolate rush over Easter got us all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and we decided to go mobile. Sohard part is, how do you can now receive the choicest Bookbag morsels direct to your mobile phone. If youmake a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'re away from the computer, or if you're in a bookshop and spoiled for choice, you can use our updates to choose a good book to read. All you need to do is text BOOKS2U for adults or KIDBOOKS2U for children to 63336 to subscribe.: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom LichtenheldDaniel Peltz|summary=Bookbag loved the funSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', quirkiness and directness of but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Duck! Rabbit! The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom LichtenheldDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. It takes There was a single optical illusion and weaves a narrative around it. The opportunity lot to ask its chat about when author and illustrator a few questions was one that we couldn't pass upDaniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books about Britain, Britishness, and the Brits2017|summary=Magda, she Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the missing articles, has chosen her favourite books about Britishness. Read about how toughest jobs we see ourselves did all year and how we are seen by others. What are our totems, aside from involved a nice cup great deal of tea? We are a peculiar people at times, you know, even if discussion. Here's our articles are better than hers. <ducks>final top ten in alphabetical order by author. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourite books about Britain?
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Retellings of Myths, Legends and Fairy TalesThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary=We all know the classic myths Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and legends - we've picked up bits and pieces of them, from a myriad Meditation by Chit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of sources over the yearslife. We think we know them like the back of our hand, but do we really? Here are the best retellings of historical legends, She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to refresh our memories and rekindle our love of the great and timeless tales, from many civilisations and cultures. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.cous.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Books Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About LanguageThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=To paraphrase one of our reviewers, books are Bookbag's business and Bookbag's love, and books are made of words. Words, among other things, make language. Language is one of the things Melita Thomas tell us that make us human. This is Mary was a mixed-bag top 10 of books that deal with language, with words, with communication of meaning that goes beyond language, and with our favourite variety of language: the one that makes books. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Shirley HughesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Bookbag really enjoyed Peter thought that [[Bye Bye Birdie The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Shirley HughesElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Bye Bye BirdieThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] - Shirley Hugheswas the best book on leadership he' first graphic novel for adults. The chance to ask such an icon of childrend ever read and he couldn's literature t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions was more than we could resist. She was absolutely lovely and we were thrilled when they came to Bookbag Towers to talk chat to herus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books About VampiresThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=You've Luke thought that [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read Dracula that illuminates and devoured all the Anne Rice bookseducates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. You love books There was a lot to talk about vampires but don't know which when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to read next. These are the books that scare us, that make us jump, that make us check under the bed for things that are going chat to bite us. Here are the best books about vampires. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites? You may also enjoy our [[Top Ten Books For Children Who Love To Be Scared Silly]].
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2009 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sandra Aragona|summary=Hello! The telltale signs of spring are in the air. Bookbag has seen some sunshine! At last! We didnSue loved Sandra Aragona't do too much basking though; we were too busy getting ourselves set up on Twitter, s lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the latest thing in interweb Priorities: Ambassadress and mobile communicationBeagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. If you'd like There was a lot that she wanted to keep up with us in a more chatty wayask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Tube ReadsThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To K J Lawrence|summary=When you're hopping from Tube to Tube, you want a book Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in bite-size chunks that you can pick up and put down at a moment's notice. Some are quick and light, others are perfect escapism when when you're delayed for half an hour on the Circle Line, and others will make the best use of our time by improving our mindsthriller genre. These are our favourite books for reading when we're on When the Underground - but you could read them on any busauthor, trainK J Lawrence, planepopped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, donkey or bicycle if you wanted. ...Maybe not the last one. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks to Knife and PackerTo Stuart Burrell|summary=Bookbag enjoyed the silliness in Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Return Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of the Chocoholic Vampires (Zac Zoltan, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Mad Monster Agency) by Knife Journey to, and Packer|Return Recollections of the Chocoholic Vampires, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and couldn't resist the opportunity an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask Knife and Packer a few questions about itus.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=Top Ten Books For Your MotherThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=Mums deserve presents. They deserve an opportunity to put their feet up Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] and he had quite a good book and relax - whether it be few questions for mother's day, a birthday, Christmas, or just author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to show her that you love her, these are the perfect gifts chat to buy for your mother. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.cous.uk tell us] about your favourite book for your mum?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks to Peter AkintiTo B C R Fegan|summary=Bookbag was deeply affected by Peter Akinti's novel Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Forest Gate Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Peter Akinti|Forest GateB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]], about contemporary life in Britain. It moulds urban, black and refugee experiences and deals unflinchingly : it's a good story with suicidesome valuable lessons. It hurts was a real pleasure to read - but never, ever forgets that love can save us all. Peter Akinti was kind enough chat to be interviewed by Bookbag.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=The Richard and Judy Shortlist 2009|summary=Richard and Judy's favourite books for 2009.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Books With Gorgeous Illustrations|summary=Here at writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag, we love books. We love words, but that's not all a book is. These are the best books for poring over, soaking up the atmosphere and just flat out enjoyingTowers. These are books featuring our favourite illustrators - so often the unsung heroes. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks to Jenny ValentineTo Annie Ingram|summary=Jenny Valentine's third novel Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was 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 [[The Ant Colony Conversations with Kammie by Jenny ValentineAnnie Ingram|The Ant Colonybook]] is . There was a deeply humane and heartwarming story of mistakes and regrets and how to put them right. It's witty, wise and full of unforgettable characters. We think Jenny Valentine just gets better and better, so we jumped at the chance lot to talk to her.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Quirky Kids' Books|summary=about when she popped into Bookbag thinks quirky is a very good word. We love a little bit of subversion. Life wouldn't be the same without it. Children love subversion too, and here we have some glorious indiscipline, some sweetness without saccharine, and some illustrations that you'll look at over and over again. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Books For Slightly Geeky People|summary=Geeks are cool. They're brimming with knowledge, wisdom, and a quirky attention Towers to detail. They love immersing themselves in science, trivia, facts, lists and history. Here are the best books chat to buy for the geeks in your lifeus. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks to Patricia FaraTo Stephan Santiago|summary=Patricia Fara's definitive history of science is a wonderfuly informative read. It's packed with interesting detail and thought-provoking conclusions. She Ani was kind enough to discuss quietly moved by [[Science: A Four Thousand Year History Returning Home by Patricia FaraStephan Santiago|Science: A Four Thousand Year HistoryReturning Home]] further and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Love Stories For Teenagers|summary=They say the first love is the sweetest - and certainly, we all remember our first loves. But they also say that course of true love never runs smooth - and this selection looks at first love in all its guises, in all sorts of situations. They cover apartheid, sexual ambiguity, mortality and abuse. They take place all over the world, and the styles are just as diverse. There's kitchen sink drama and magic realism. But most of all, there's first love. Enjoy! Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell Towers to chat to us] about your favourites?}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Top Ten Teen Chick Lit Books|summary=Chick lit often gets a bad name, but we don't see why. Girls like girlie things. Boys like, um, what do boys like? Fart jokes? Well, girls don't. They like love stories, and rivalries, and chocolate, and bonding. Teen girls are no different, and good for them. Here are some great examples of chick lit for them. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about your favourites?}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2009 Newsletter|summary=Hello! It snowed! Thank heavens that's over - it sends Brits into a complete tizzy, doesn't it, that white stuff? You'd think we'd all be happy sledging and building snowmen and making the most of an event that comes just once every other decade. But oh no, we moan about the roads, the trains, the schools and the hospitals. We demand snow ploughs in plenty - but we only moaned about the cost of our council tax last week.
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