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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat ClarkeTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=We've been impressed by both [[Entangled by Cat Clarke|Entangled]] and [[Torn seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by Cat Clarke|Torn]] by Cat Clarke, so we enticed her into the office to ask her a few questionsauthor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marc NashJeffrey Dunn|summary=We really Jill enjoyed the collection of [[52FF Radio Free Olympia by Marc NashJeffrey Dunn|flash fictionRadio Free Olympia]] by Marc Nash , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a real pleasure to chat to him when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Margie GelbwasserFull Guide|summary=We found Margie GelbwasserFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's [[Pieces of Us a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by Margie Gelbwasser|Pieces people of Us]] all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to be one of the most disturbing YA books we've ever readexplore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, but it was incredibly well-writtenall without leaving our homes. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to find out a bit more about this talented author.}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Kai MeyerBest Practices|summary=[[Arcadia Awakens by Kai Meyer|Arcadia Awakens]]. Reading is a super blend one of action thriller the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and paranormal romance set their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in Sicily. We recommend it context, which is essential for for interesting characters and wonderful scene-setting understanding andusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, of coursesuch as Promova, jumped at the chance many people have turned to chat technology to Kai about itimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Megan Miranda3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=[[Fracture by Megan Miranda|Fracture]] is an excellent, thoughtHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self-provokingand traditional publishing), teen chiller and with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a very impressive debut for Megan Miranda. We ''hadlot 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 to her!clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B HayesConrad Delacroix|summary=We thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Poison Heart The Lensky Connection by S B HayesConrad Delacroix|Poison HeartThe Lensky Connection]] was , a really compelling psychological thriller with strong characters and an incredibly tense atmosphere making this one you shouldn't missset primarily in Russia. We couldn't miss talking to the She had quite a few questions for author either!Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentslists|title=Matthew Green Talks To Bookbag About His Own Imaginary FriendTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We were impressed by Matthew Green's [[Memoirs re constantly amazed at the quality of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green|Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend]] the self-published books which come our way and fascinated to hear about his own friendwe've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, called Johnson Johnson.by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sam Hawksmoor3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=We loved If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Repossession by Sam Hawksmoor|The Repossession]], https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a stunning sci-fi novel for teens, with an exceptionally likeable central pairing and literary-agent/ get yourself a fast-moving and exciting plotliterary agent]. ItSince you's totally crazy in re essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the very best wayworld, this is no easy task. We couldnWhen you't resist asking ve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions when Sam popped into see us-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 Sadie S ForsytheMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill enjoyed [[The Weeping Empress by Sadie S Forsythe|The Weeping Empress]] finding it enjoyably direct with Lolita, a satisfying plothighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. It was a real pleasure when Sadie popped into Bookbag Towers Here are the most important things you need to chat to usknow about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2012 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Hello, how are you? We've The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been finding out all sorts of interesting stuff this monthdebated and discussed for many years. Not long ago Sue was introduced to the work of Scottish Book Trust and was surprised by how little she knew about it and that its work was not restricted to ScotlandIts current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. We persuaded Beth Bottery Keep reading to tell us find out more about the work the Trust does and how schools (and adults) across the UK and the rest of the world can benefit. You can - and should! - read all about it [[Beth Bottery Talks To Bookbag About Scottish Book Trust|here]]. We've also been reading like mad and have all sorts of recommendations to make!
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|title=Beth Bottery Talks To Bookbag About Scottish Book TrustHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Not long ago Sue was introduced to the work Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of Scottish Book Trust presenting this science. Parents and was surprised by how little she knew about it teachers will be able to understand and that its work was not restricted explain to Scotland. We persuaded Beth Bottery to tell us more about the work the Trust does and how schools (and adults) across the UK and the rest of children the world can benefitsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Edward HoganFinding More Time For Reading|summary=We were very impressed when we read If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Daylight Saving by Edward HoganA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Daylight Savingliterature]]. Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a gripping thriller with a superb central pairing and tons number of atmosphereways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. We knew But one of the most important parts of this is probably that he was an author you are able to watch so we couldn't miss the opportunity to have a chat with Edfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tim BowlerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Blade is one of BookbagSue was absolutely riveted to [[Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's favourite series for children ever - lives and we mean ''ever''. OUP are giving it a reissue with four books livelihoods could be in longer instalments rather than the original eight books in very short ones. Whatever the size hands of the package, this is one series you shouldn't misscompany boards which are dysfunctional. So of course, we jumped at the chance Sue wanted to ask Tim Bowler a few questionsknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Danielle JosephTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=We really enjoyed Daniellethought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we's book [[Indigo Blues ve been amazed by Danielle Joseph|Indigo Blues]] and the chance quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to chat have to us was too good to missmake 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 Helena Close|summary=Here at Bookbag we were very impressed by Helena Close's novel [[The Clever One by Helena Close|The Clever One]] and we were delighted when she dropped by for How to Write a Standout Book Review in a chat.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2012 NewsletterSaturated Market|summary=Hello and Book reviews are a belated ''Happy New Year'' to you all. Did you have a super-duper festive season? Was it busy-busy-busy or laid-back and relaxed? Did you receive nice presents? More importantlycrucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, were any of them books? We're back in the saddle here at Bookbag Towers and we have been reviewing as busily as everrecommendations found. There's some wonderful stuff around at the moment and you can read about our favourites right here in this newsletter. Before we go any further, But though, we did want to tell you about the Bloomsbury Institute. Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse inside the world growth of publishing? Rub shoulders with authors and listen to their talks? Wellbook review sites is promising for readers, now you can. Bloomsbury are organising a series of events at their London home in Bedford Square. The first is on 31st January and features two Bookbag favourites, [[:Category:Stephen Kelman|Stephen Kelman]] and [[:Category:Nick Lake|Nick Lake]]. You can find out more - and sign up saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to attend - by looking at the [http://pagesmake your mark as a book reviewer.bloomsbury.com/bloomsburyinstitute website]. What a great initiative!}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Maudie SmithGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=We were completely blown away when we read Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Opal Moonbaby The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Maudie SmithGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Opal MoonbabyThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and we were sure that it was going she had several points she wanted to be great fun discuss with the authors when Maudie Smith came in to talk to us and as Opal would have said, we had a balloonthey popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Cliff McNish Talks To Bookbag About The Hunting GroundComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Cliff McNishComic books and movies, author in general, have been given the portrayal of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped 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, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to Bookbag Towers dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to talk to us about ghostsdiscover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor. We're ''almost'' convinced: see what you think!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Monica CarlyGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Here at Bookbag we were lucky Gerry Brown is so keen to read [see people geting involved that there's a free digital [The Golden Thread by Monica Carly|The Golden Threadhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] before it was published - and even luckier to be able to chat to Monica Carly about how she came to write the of this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To AnneTop Ten Self-Marie ConwayPublished Books 2020|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers In this strangest of years we've really enjoyed [[Phoebe Finds Her Voice (Star Makers Club) been delighted by Annethe self-Marie Conway|Phoebe Finds Her Voice]] published books we've read and [[Star Makers Club: Polly Plays Her Part by Annethey're all books which compare well with traditionally-Marie Conway|Polly Plays Her Part]] from Anne-Marie Conway's Star Makers Club seriespublished books in the same genres. We really couldn't resist narrow the opportunity to ask her a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2011 Newsletter|summary=Well, world news isn't exactly encouraging, is it? Everywhere a crisis. Itchoice down any further - so this year's times like these when top ten consists of eleven books become even more important. They give us the chance to escape the misery for a while and indulge in a bit of escapism. And, with a cash-strapped Christmas coming up for many of ushere they are, books also make great value presents that won't break the bank. With this in mind, we've collected some of our favourite books from 2011 as recommendations for Christmas gifts. We think it has something for everyone - including a [[Amazon Kindle|Kindle]] for those who aren't quite boracic. Take a [[Christmas Gift Recommendations 2011|look]] at our list if you're in need of ideas. We've also updated our [[Amazon Kindle|review]] of the Kindle to include the lovely new dinky version.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pauline Fisk|summary=Pauline has produced a reissue of her Smarties Prize-winning [[Midnight Blue alphabetical order by Pauline Fisk|Midnight Blue]] for Kindle herselfauthor. It has a gorgeous new cover image and lots of interesting stuff about the various inspirations that led her to write the book. We were lucky enough to chat to Pauline about the book, the reissue and about writing in general.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ellie IrvingOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=We really enjoyed Ellie Irving's Sue was so impressed by [[For the Record The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Ellie Irving|For the RecordOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]], an engaging story full of the best kind that she wished that she had a good business idea of English eccentrics trying to save their Jersey village from her own so that she could use the bulldozersbook. It's charming Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and fun - just like Ellie herself!Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keren DavidAndrew Hampshire|summary= Keren David's latest book is something of a departure - although she tells us that there are similarities. We couldnTechnology can seem frightening to people who don't resist asking her a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2011 Newsletter|summary=Happy autumn, fellow bookworms! How goes it? Did you cope well in during the mini Indian summer at have the start of the month? It came as such a shock to Jill that she almost got the vapoursbackground. Short-sleeved t-shirts? In October? ''October?!''Thankfully, her sanity was saved by some jolly good young adult fiction making its way onto bookshelves near you. Well, after all the fuss about the ''dumbing down'' of the [[Man Booker Prize 2011Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|BookerCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] in 2011, Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can you believe they decided add quantifiable value to give your business and how to get the man who's made a career most out of writing about the chattering classes? You really can't help but laugh, can you?! Anyway, we're happyit. We loved [[The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes]] He and if you haven't read it yet, you should put it on your listSue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Ilkley Literature Festival 2011Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=When we think about literature festivals it tends In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to be the big names which spring believe that other kids look up to mind – Hay them and Edinburgh to name but two – respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but therekids don's an awful lot t have the experience to be said for the smaller events properly judge what is respect and Sue has been investigating the Ilkley Literature Festivalwhat is merely fear.
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|title=Marcus Sedgwick Talks To Bookbag About Special PlacesFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Marcus SedgwickThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, author of [[Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick|Midwinterblood]] popped into Bookbag Towers on his blog tour and the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you look carefully at this feature you'll find a link to some secret content on Marcus' [http://www.marcussedgwick.com/Marcus_Sedgwick/Home.html website] which is only available to our readersdon’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Helen Moss on Lashings of Ginger Ale5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Helen Moss, author of [[Adventure Island: The Mystery Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the Whistling Caves by Helen Moss|most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the Adventure Island series]] popped into Bookbag Towers and she was obviously determined efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to make us very hungry!solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Paul Stewart And Chris RiddellA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Linda loved [[Muddle Earth Too by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell|Muddle Earth Too]] and the chance to chat Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the authors was just too good to miss.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2011 Newsletter|summary=Hello, hello, hello! The [[Man Booker Prize 2011|Booker shortlist]] is kids when they can't go out. ? We've reviewed them all, so if you've missed any, now's your chance to catch come up. We think itwith a baker's too close dozen of books to call the eventual winner. What do give you think?}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Titchmarsh|summary=Alan Titchmarsh writes his novels in between making television series. We managed to catch him for a chat on the day that his [[The Haunting by Alan Titchmarsh|latest book]] was publishedsome brilliant ideas.
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|title=Man Booker Prize 2011Top Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Thirteen We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books on the longlist which compare well with traditionally-published books in the shortlist announced on 6 September and the winner declared on 18 Octobersame genres. WhoWe really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's your money on?top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title= The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Hayley LongBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Here at Bookbag weWriting a book review isn're really enjoying [[:Category:Hayley Long|Hayley Long's]] Lottie Biggs bookst difficult, you know, so we couldn't pass up the chance to ask her but there are a few questionsthings you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melanie Martin King|summary=We were rather taken by Martin King|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's debut novel [[Jack Hunter - Secret testament of the King anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin King|Jack Hunter - Secret War and Love: A family's testament of the Kinganguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] 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 not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the opportunity author agreed to chat to him was too good to misswith her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2011 Newsletter|summary=Hello fellow bibliophiles! It hasn't been a very nice monthFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, has it? Global financial meltdown. Again. London burning. Real life has just been too depressing for words. Thank heavens for books myths and a bit of escapism. }} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lydia Ola Taiwopublic perception|summary=We were shocked [[A Broken Childhood: A True Story of Abuse by Lydia Ola Taiwo|to read]] about Loobna Joomun looks at how little Ola's childhood was literally broken as she moved from a happy foster home Brexit is likely to live with her abusive and neglectful bioloigical parents. She's now an amazingly balanced person affect the publishing industry - and we were delighted to take the opportunity to find out how she came through her experiences with so little bitternesswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie Martin8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary= Here at Bookbag we enjoyed [[Burglar Boy by Jackie Martin|Burglar Boy]], Ever felt that you've hit a positive and uplifting story about a boy brick wall with a good heart but in the worst of circumstances. It was good to have the opportunit to talk to Jackie Martinyour 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 Alex WoolfBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=The second volume of the futuristic Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''and 'Chronoshpere'Brave New World' series sees the heroes learn more of where they're spending their time-suspended lives. We were keen to take the opportunity to ask Alex Woolf a few questions.?
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|title=Carnegie Medal 2011Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=A worthy winner this year, Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in Patrick Ness, but 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are . Here's our thoughts on [[White Crow final top ten in alphabetical order by Marcus Sedgwick|White Crow]] on the money? The Carnegie judges disagreed!author...
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|title=Mary Hoffman on the inspiration for DavidJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=As part One of her very busy blog tour, Mary Hoffman dropped by Bookbag Towers to tell us all about how she was inspired to write [[David by Mary Hoffman|David]], the story finest storytellers you've never heard of , who died in September 2018 at the creation age of the famous statue by Michelangelo58.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=July 2011 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melissa Leet|summary=Buongiorno! Even though Jill is not going this year, Sue was impressed when she wants you to know that she's still practising her Italian. In fact, she's practising so hard that she's even finished reading the wondrous read [[Skellig Landslide by David AlmondMelissa Leet|SkelligLandslide]] in a language that isn't her own. We're only telling you this in our newsletter in the hopes by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it will confer sufficient kudos for her to stop boastingwas a debut novel. It's She had quite a long shot, but worth takingfew questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=AngelFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's Fury vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and the Easter Egg Giveawayhappy lives|summary=Bryony Pearce popped into Bookbag Towers and told us about Every child has a few things that we hadn't spotted in [[Angel's Fury by Bryony Pearce|Angel's Fury]]. We were fascinated.right to medical care
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|title=It Takes Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Library... by Michael BrooksFew Of Her Favourite Things|summary=''We loved [[Free Radicals by Michael Brooks]], and were delighted to hear about could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the research processhard part. The hard part is, including Michaelhow do you make a flying car that's love of libraries super safe and admiration of JBS Haldane.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charlotte FrostDaniel Peltz|summary=An up-to-date biography of Sir William Knighton has been long-overdue and weSue wasn're delighted t expecting to have been able to chat to Charlotte Frost enjoy a novel about the work that went into writing her a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Sir William Knighton: The Strange Career of a Regency Physician Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Charlotte FrostDaniel Peltz|bookThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. There was a lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard ByrneTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=[[This Book Belongs To AyeChoosing the top ten self-Aye by Richard Byrne]] is quirky published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and amusing tale involved a great deal of Miss Deer's Academy For Aspiring Picture-Book Animalsdiscussion. With its smart plot, intriguing mystery, useful lessons and zingy illustrations, there's plenty to enjoy. We leapt at the chance to interview Richard Byrne.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John Dickie|summary= Here at Bookbag we were impressed by Professor John Dickie's [[Blood Brotherhoods: The Rise of the Italian Mafias our final top ten in alphabetical order by John Dickie|latest book about the Italian mafias]] - this time looking at their historyauthor.. The chance to chat to him was an offer we couldn't refuse.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anna BurleyChit Dubey|summary=In Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Bipolar Parent 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Anna Burley|Bipolar ParentChit Dubey]] Anna Burley bravely told us about as it chimed with her childhoodpersonal view of life. We were She was delighted when she agreed Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to tell us a little more about the background to the book.
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|title=The Bedtime Picture Book I've Been Trying Melita Thomas Talks To Write for Years by David Bedford|summary=We loved [[Bouncy Bouncy Bedtime by David Bedford and Julian Russell|Bouncy Bouncy Bedtime]] and it was fascinating to hear that there was a bit of a story behind the book.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Speller|summary=We've been impressed by Elizabeth Speller as a writer of fiction and non-fiction so the opportunity to ask her a few questions was really too good to miss. }} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2011 Newsletter|summary=Well, summer is coming and your thoughts are probably turning to holidays - and books to take with you. We're busily reviewing away and we think you'll have plenty to choose from over your 2011 sojourn, wherever you're going. Make sure you have a super and relaxing time whatever you read, but if you're looking for some inspiration, you can check out our reviews of the books on [[Richard and Judy's Summer Reading List 2011|Richard and Judy's Summer Reading List]]. [[Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2011|About The Guardian ChildrenKing's Fiction Prize]] longlist has been published Pearl: Henry VIII and there are some corkers on there. We've a sneaky feeling [[My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher]] will win, but each book on the list is wonderful and has a good shot. Which one would you vote for if you were on the panel? Leave a prediction on our [[Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2011|list]]!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ian A Griffithshis Daughter Mary|summary=[[DMD Life Art and Me by Ian A Griffiths|DMD Life Art and Me]] is one of the most moving autobiographies we've read in a while. Ian was happy to talk to Melita Thomas tell us and it that Mary was just too good an opportunity to miss.a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alison MurrayElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Peter thought that [[One Two That's My Shoe The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Alison MurrayElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] is a wonderful counting was the best book, continuing the adventures of Grace on leadership he'd ever read and her scampish dog Georgie. ''One Two That's My Shoe'he couldn' tweaks the familiar rhyme t resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and tells Martin le Comte quite a fresh story through its outstanding illustrations. We were delighted few questions when they came to interview Alison Murray.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Richard and Judy's Summer Reading List 2011|summary=Eight books Bookbag Towers to take chat to the beach or settle down with in a shady spot in the garden and all recommended by Richard and Judy us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Glenn DakinGabe Riggs|summary=Luke thought that [[Candle Man: Society of Dread Punk Love Foucault by Glenn Dakin|The Candle ManGabe Riggs]] returns in a second volume about a British - yeswas an intense, British! - teen superhero. Pacy emotional and packed with rather marvellous villains, this steampunk visceral read that illuminates and comic book-inspired series will be a big hit educates with tween readers. We asked Glenn Dakin all about it.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2011|summary=Following hot on the footsteps of [[Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2010|last year's]] winner, [[Ghost Hunter by Michelle Paver]], comes another wonderful selection of children's books in the 2011 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Caroline Lawrence's top 5 Western films for kids (and adults!)|summary=It is always a little worrying when an author finishes a popular strong voice and well-loved series to start something newclear, capable prose. Will the new characters be as interesting as the old, familiar ones? Will the books just be a pale retelling of the plots in There was a new context? But fans of Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries need not worry. She's gone Western! To introduce us lot to the genre, and her new series, Caroline called talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to tell chat to us all about her favourite Western movies.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Should we popularise mathematics? If so, how? by Ian Stewart|summary=In support of his book [[Mathematics of Life by Ian Stewart|Mathematics of Life]], Ian Stewart looks at the pros and cons popularising mathematics, through books and other means.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bali RaiSandra Aragona|summary=Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Killing Honour Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Bali RaiSandra Aragona|Killing Honourautobiography]] is an honest and hard-hitting look at of life as a controversial issue by one of Bookbag's most trusted teen authorsdiplomatic spouse. We were delighted There was a lot that she wanted to interview Bali Raiask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie PainK J Lawrence|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[Farmer Buckley's Exploding Trousers The Cossack by Stephanie PainK J Lawrence|Farmer Buckley's Exploding TrousersThe Cossack]] is another fantastic book from New Scientist, this time looking at odd events on the way to scientific discovery. It's brilliantly written and compiled, and endlessly fascinating. We leapt at the chance to interview editor Stephanie Pain.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2011 Newsletter|summary=We keep thinking that we really must update our [[Most Read Reviews on Bookbag|list]] of most-read reviews on the site. We are good at thinking. But thinking isn't doing and since we are are also good at forgetting, we haven't done as it yet. It's on restored her faith in the to-do list, thoughthriller genre. Last time we did this exercise When the redoubtable Delia Smith was in pole positionauthor, with her [[Delia Smith's Complete Cookery Course by Delia Smith|Delia Smith's Complete Cookery Course]]. Some might laugh at the sucking/scrambling eggs episodeK J Lawrence, but an awful lot more type her name popped into GoogleBookbag Towers to chat to us, it's clear. Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hilary FreemanStuart Burrell|summary=We really loved the way that Hilary FreemanSue found Start Burrell's book [[Piccadilly Love StoriesTwelve Times To The Max: DonOne Man't Ask s Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Hilary FreemanStuart Burrell|DonTwelve Times To The Max: One Man't Asks Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] looks at the way a lie can spiral and deals with some tough questionsan inspiring, feel-good read. We couldn't wait She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask her a few questionsus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Paul BressWes Stuart|summary=We were intriqued by Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[The Dysfunctional Family My Name is Sam by Paul BressWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] written as a diary kept by four members of the titular dysfunctional family and we couldn't resist the temptation of asking him he had quite a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Work At Home or Work Away From Home? Helen Black helps us for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to decide.|summary=It's very tempting to think that someone else's grass is greener than your own, but in the matter of working at home or commuting chat to your job Helen Black has experienced both and wants us to know that there are a few things you need to consider, not least the fluff in the tumble drier.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The Anonymous EditorB C R Fegan|summary=Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Clients From Hell Henry and the Hidden Treasure by ClientsFromHell.net|Clients From HellB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] offers : it's a hilarious collection of user-submitted stories from designers dealing good story with rude, clueless and demanding clientssome valuable lessons. We were delighted It was a real pleasure to chat to interview its Anonymous Editorwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jenn AshworthAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue loved Jenn's latest bookmet author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Cold Light Conversations with Kammie by Jenn AshworthAnnie Ingram|Cold Lightbook]]. She met Jenn There was a few months ago and really wanted lot to know how a nice girl like Jenn could think up a plot like that. Thankfully, Jenn was ready talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to talk chat to us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Peter GillStephan Santiago|summary=We enjoyed Peter Gill's riff on the number 42 - Ani was quietly moved by [[42 - Douglas Adams' Amazingly Accurate Answer to Life, the Universe and Everything Returning Home by Peter GillStephan Santiago|42 - Douglas Adams' Amazingly Accurate Answer to Life, the Universe and EverythingReturning Home]] and the chance there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to ask him some questions was too good chat to missus.
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