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|category=commentslists|title=Barbara J Zitwer talks to Bookbag about meeting the ladies at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond on the day her mother diedTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Barbara J Zitwer on meeting We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the ladies at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, in London on the day her mother died in New York and why these women, alongside her mother were transformed into the main characters for her debut novelalphabetical order, [[The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society by Barbara J Zitwer|The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society]]author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ProwseJeffrey Dunn|summary=We came late to the charm of Jill enjoyed [[Hattori Hachi: The Revenge of Praying Mantis Radio Free Olympia by Jane ProwseJeffrey Dunn|Hattori HachiRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but when Author Jane Prowse dropped in to see us we had quite a few questions to ask her!rewarding one.
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|title=William Poundstone Talks How To Bookbag About Job InterviewsWrite a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Ever since we read [[Are You Smart Enough To Work At Google? by William Poundstone|Are You Smart Enough To Work At Google?]] we've Fantasy has always been trying our way out of the questions real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on each otherepic quests. William Poundstone popped into Bookbag Towers This genre is loved by people of all ages and chatted backgrounds. It allows us to us about some of the questions which are asked at job interviewsexplore 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 Cat ClarkeBest Practices|summary=We've been impressed by both [[Entangled by Cat Clarke|Entangled]] Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and [[Torn by Cat Clarke|Torn]] by Cat Clarketheir meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, so we enticed her into which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the office rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to ask her technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a few questionstried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marc Nash3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=We really enjoyed How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the collection shadows of [[52FF by Marc Nash|flash fiction]] by Marc Nash 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 was 's no surprise that there are a real pleasure to chat number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to him when he popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Margie GelbwasserConrad Delacroix|summary=We found Margie Gelbwasser's Sue really enjoyed [[Pieces of Us The Lensky Connection by Margie GelbwasserConrad Delacroix|Pieces of UsThe Lensky Connection]] to be one of the most disturbing YA books we've ever read, but it was incredibly well-writtena thriller set primarily in Russia. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to find out She had quite a bit more about this talented few questions for authorConrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Hello! How are things? Read anything good lately? Since we last wrote, Bookbag has had its 6th birthday. We can hardly believe we've been around that long, but when we look re constantly amazed at the site we can see it's true. We've posted almost seven thousand reviews. Seven thousand! We've chased after more than a hundred authors, waving quality of the self-published books which come our interviewing notepads. The authors even turned around way and talked to us! Gosh. So we'd like to say a big thank you to the authors, the publishers and especially our reviewers for helping us turn a little acorn of an idea into a big oak tree of a websiteve seen some real gems in 2022. And of course we're saving the biggest thank you of all to you Here they are, our readers. If you hadn't comein alphabetical order, we couldn't have done any of it. Thank you! by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kai Meyer3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Arcadia Awakens by Kai Meyer|Arcadia Awakens]]https://blog.reedsy. is com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a super blend of action thriller and paranormal romance set in Sicilyliterary agent]. We recommend it Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for for interesting characters presenting and wonderful scenemarketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-setting to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] andstarted getting responses, of course, jumped at these tips will help you choose the chance to chat to Kai about itright person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Megan MirandaMost Important Things to Know|summary=[[Fracture by Megan Miranda|Fracture]] is an excellentLolita, thought-provokinga highly controversial book, teen chiller and a very impressive debut for Megan Mirandais not subject to bans in American schools. We ''had'' Here are the most important things you need to talk to her!know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B HayesCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=We thought that [[Poison Heart by S B Hayes|Poison Heart]] was The Crucible is a really compelling psychological thriller with strong characters tragedy that’s been debated and an incredibly tense atmosphere making this one you shouldn't missdiscussed for many years. We couldn't miss talking Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to the author either!find out more.
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|title=Matthew Green Talks To Bookbag About His Own Imaginary FriendHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=We were impressed by Matthew Green's [[Memoirs Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green|Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend]] presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and fascinated explain to hear about his own friend, called Johnson Johnsonchildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sam HawksmoorFinding More Time For Reading|summary=We loved If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[The Repossession by Sam HawksmoorA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|The Repossessionliterature]], . 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 stunning sci-fi novel lot of possible reasons for teensthis, with an exceptionally likeable central pairing and a fast-moving and exciting plot. Itit's totally crazy something that you might be able to approach in the very best way. We couldn't resist asking a few questions when Sam popped number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into see usreading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sadie Gerry Brown and Randall S ForsythePeterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill enjoyed Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Weeping Empress Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Sadie Gerry Brown and Randall S Forsythe|The Weeping EmpressPeterson]] finding it enjoyably direct with a satisfying plot. It was a real pleasure when Sadie popped into Bookbag Towers to chat 's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to usknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Hello, how are you? Wethought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been finding out all sorts amazed by the quality of interesting stuff this monthself-published books which have come our way. Not long ago Sue was introduced to the work Last year's top ten consisted of Scottish Book Trust and was surprised by how little she knew about it and that its work eleven books (maths never was not restricted to Scotlandour strong point. 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 the world can benefit. You can - and should! - read all about it [[Beth Bottery Talks To Bookbag About Scottish Book Trust|here]]. We) but this year we've also been reading like mad and re going to have all sorts of recommendations to make!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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|title=Beth Bottery Talks To Bookbag About Scottish How to Write a Standout Book TrustReview in a Saturated Market|summary=Not long ago Sue was introduced to Book reviews are a crucial tool for the work of Scottish Book Trust reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and was surprised by how little she knew about it and that its work was not restricted to Scotlandrecommendations found. We persuaded Beth Bottery to tell us more about the work the Trust does and how schools (and adults) across the UK and But though the rest growth of the world can benefitbook review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer. }}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tim BowlerGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Blade is one Sue was an enthusiastic reader of Bookbag's favourite series for children ever - and we mean ''ever''. OUP are giving it a reissue with four books in longer instalments rather than the original eight books [[The Independent Director in very short ones. Whatever the size Society: Our current crisis of the packagegovernance and what to do by Gerry Brown, this is one series you shouldn't miss. So Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of course, we jumped at governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the chance to ask Tim Bowler a few questionsauthors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Danielle JosephComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We really enjoyed DanielleComic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 's book [[Indigo Blues by Danielle Joseph|Indigo Blues]] and evil wins at the end of the chance day'. While it may not be a great thought to chat bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to us was too good dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to missdiscover 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 Helena CloseGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Here at Bookbag we were very impressed by Helena CloseGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's novel [a free digital [The Clever One by Helena Close|The Clever One]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] and we were delighted when she dropped by for a chatof this £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Hello and a belated In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we'Happy New Yearve read and they'' to you re all. Did you have a superbooks which compare well with traditionally-duper festive season? Was it busy-busy-busy or laid-back and relaxed? Did you receive nice presents? More importantly, were any of them published books? We're back in the saddle here at Bookbag Towers and we have been reviewing as busily as eversame genres. ThereWe really couldn's some wonderful stuff around at t narrow the moment and you can read about our favourites right here in this newsletter. Before we go choice down any further, though, we did want to tell you about the Bloomsbury Institute. Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse inside the world - so this year's top ten consists of publishing? Rub shoulders with authors eleven books and listen to their talks? Wellhere they are, 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 to attend - alphabetical order by looking at the [http://pagesauthor.bloomsbury.com/bloomsburyinstitute website]. What a great initiative!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Katie DaleOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=What do you do when your mother dies of Huntington's Disease Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and you find out Allen Alexander]] that she wasn't your mother at all? And wished that there is she had a person - a sister? - out there who may carry good business idea of her own so that she could use the gene for this terrible disease? Brilliant premise for a YA novel, no? So you can imagine we were very keen book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to author Katie Dale about her debut book [[Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale|Someone Else's Life]]us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Maudie SmithAndrew Hampshire|summary=We were completely blown away when we read Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Opal Moonbaby Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Maudie SmithAndrew Hampshire|Opal MoonbabyCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] and we were sure Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that it was going can add quantifiable value to be great fun when Maudie Smith came in your business and how to talk to us get the most out of it. He and as Opal would have said, we Sue had a balloonlot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Cliff McNish Talks To Bookbag About The Hunting GroundStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Cliff McNishIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, author of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped in to Bookbag Towers and their classmates. They seem to talk believe that other kids look up to us about ghoststhem and respect them. WeThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don're ''almost'' convinced: see t have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what you think!is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Monica CarlyHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Here at Bookbag we were lucky to read [[The Golden Thread by Monica Carly|The Golden Thread]] before it was published gap between sci- fi and even luckier reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to be able to chat to Monica Carly about how she came go that far back in time to write see huge developments in technology. For example, the booksmartphone 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=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne-Marie Conway5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers we've really enjoyed [[Phoebe Finds Her Voice Artificial intelligence (Star Makers ClubAI) by Anne-Marie Conway|Phoebe Finds Her Voice]] and [[Star Makers Club: Polly Plays Her Part by Anne-Marie Conway|Polly Plays Her Part]] has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from Anne-Marie Conway's Star Makers Club series. We couldn't resist improving the opportunity efficiency of simple, basic tasks to ask her a few questionshelping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2011 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Well, world news isnAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't exactly encouraging, is itgo out? Everywhere a crisis. It We's times like these when 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, ve come up with a cash-strapped Christmas coming up for many of us, books also make great value presents that wonbaker't break the bank. With this in mind, we've collected some s dozen 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 to give you're in need of some brilliant ideas. We've also updated our [[Amazon Kindle|review]] of the Kindle to include the lovely new dinky version.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pauline FiskTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Pauline has produced a reissue of her Smarties PrizeWe've seen some cracking self-winning [[Midnight Blue by Pauline Fisk|Midnight Blue]] for Kindle herself. It has a gorgeous new cover image published books this year and lots of interesting stuff about the various inspirations that led her to write they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the booksame genres. We were lucky enough to chat to Pauline about really couldn't narrow the bookchoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, the reissue and about writing in generalalphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Ellie IrvingBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=We really enjoyed Ellie IrvingWriting a book review isn's [[For the Record by Ellie Irving|For the Record]]t difficult, you know, an engaging story full of the best kind of English eccentrics trying but there are a few things you need to save their Jersey village from the bulldozerskeep us in mind. It's charming and fun - just like Ellie herself!Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keren DavidMelanie Martin|summary= Keren David|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's latest book is something 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 departure - although she tells us that there are similaritieshighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. We couldn't resist asking Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author agreed to chat with her a few questions.
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|title=Ilkley Literature Festival 2011Framing the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=When we think about literature festivals it tends to be the big names which spring to mind – Hay and Edinburgh to name but two – but there's an awful lot Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to be said for affect the smaller events publishing industry - and Sue has been investigating the Ilkley Literature Festivalwider country.
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|title=Marcus Sedgwick Talks To Bookbag About Special Places8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Marcus Sedgwick, author of [[Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick|Midwinterblood]] popped into Bookbag Towers on his blog tour and if you look carefully at this feature Ever felt that you'll find ve hit a link to some secret content on Marcus' [http://www.marcussedgwick.com/Marcus_Sedgwick/Home.html website] which is only available to our readersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|title=Helen Moss on Lashings Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Ginger AleDystopian Fiction|summary=Helen Moss, author of [[Adventure Island: The Mystery of the Whistling Caves by Helen Moss|the Adventure Island series]] popped into Bookbag Towers Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and she was obviously determined to make us very hungry!''Brave New World''?
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|title=Man Booker Prize 2011Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Thirteen Choosing the top ten self-published books on the longlist with the shortlist announced on 6 September and the winner declared on 18 Octoberwe read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. WhoHere's your money on?our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title= The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Hayley LongBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Here at Bookbag weOne of the finest storytellers you're really enjoying [[:Category:Hayley Long|Hayley Long's]] Lottie Biggs booksve never heard of, so we couldn't pass up who died in September 2018 at the chance to ask her a few questionsage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Martin KingMelissa Leet|summary=We were rather taken by Martin King's debut novel Sue was impressed when she read [[Jack Hunter - Secret of the King Landslide by Martin KingMelissa Leet|Jack Hunter - Secret of the KingLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and the opportunity was surprised to chat to him find that it was too good to missa debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2011 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Hello fellow bibliophiles! It hasn't been a very nice month, Every child has it? Global financial meltdown. Again. London burning. Real life has just been too depressing for words. Thank heavens for books and a bit of escapism. right to medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lydia Ola TaiwoAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=''We were shocked [[A Broken Childhood: A True Story of Abuse by Lydia Ola Taiwo|to read]] about how little Ola's childhood was literally broken as she moved from could definitely make a happy foster home to live with her abusive and neglectful bioloigical parents. Sheflying car – but that's now an amazingly balanced person and we were delighted to take not the opportunity to find out how she came through her experiences with so little bitternesshard part.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie Martin|summary= Here at Bookbag we enjoyed [[Burglar Boy by Jackie Martin|Burglar Boy]]hard part is, how do you make a positive flying car that's super safe and uplifting story about a boy with a good heart but in the worst of circumstances. It was good to have the opportunit to talk to Jackie Martin.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex WoolfDaniel Peltz|summary=The second volume of the futuristic Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a 'Chronoshpere'building' series sees the heroes learn more of where they're spending their time-suspended lives, but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. We were keen There was a lot to take the opportunity to ask Alex Woolf a few questionschat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Carnegie Medal 2011Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=A worthy winner this Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year, and involved a great deal of discussion. Here's our final top ten in Patrick Ness, but are our thoughts on [[White Crow alphabetical order by Marcus Sedgwick|White Crow]] on the money? The Carnegie judges disagreed!author...
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Mary Hoffman on the inspiration for DavidThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Chit Dubey|summary=As part of her very busy blog tour, Mary Hoffman dropped by Bookbag Towers to tell us all about how Sue was quietly impressed when she was inspired to write read [[David 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Mary Hoffman|DavidChit Dubey]], the story as it chimed with her personal view of the creation of the famous statue by Michelangelolife. She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=It Takes A Library... by Michael BrooksMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=We loved [[Free Radicals by Michael Brooks]], and were delighted to hear about the research process, including Michael's love of libraries and admiration of JBS Haldane.Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charlotte FrostElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=An up-to-date biography of Sir William Knighton has been long-overdue and we're delighted to have been able to chat to Charlotte Frost about the work Peter thought that went into writing her [[Sir William Knighton: The Strange Career Ten Golden Rules of a Regency Physician Leadership by Charlotte FrostElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|bookThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]]was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard ByrneGabe Riggs|summary=Luke thought that [[This Book Belongs To Aye-Aye Punk Love Foucault by Richard ByrneGabe Riggs]] is quirky was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and amusing tale of Miss Deer's Academy For Aspiring Picture-Book Animals. With its smart plot, intriguing mystery, useful lessons educates with a strong voice and zingy illustrationsclear, there's plenty capable prose. There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to enjoy. We leapt at the chance chat to interview Richard Byrneus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John DickieSandra Aragona|summary=Here at Bookbag we were impressed by Professor John DickieSue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Blood BrotherhoodsSorting the Priorities: The Rise of the Italian Mafias Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by John DickieSandra Aragona|latest book about the Italian mafiasautobiography]] - this time looking at their historyof life as a diplomatic spouse. The chance There was a lot that she wanted to chat to him was an offer we couldn't refuseask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anna BurleyK J Lawrence|summary=In Sue was delighted when she read [[Bipolar Parent The Cossack by Anna BurleyK J Lawrence|Bipolar ParentThe Cossack]] Anna Burley bravely told us about as it restored her childhoodfaith in the thriller genre. We were delighted when she agreed When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to tell us , Sue had quite a little more about the background to the book.few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth SpellerStuart Burrell|summary=WeSue found Start Burrell've been impressed s book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Elizabeth Speller as a writer Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of fiction and non, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-fiction so the opportunity good read. She wanted to ask her a few questions was really too good know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to missus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ian A GriffithsWes Stuart|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 [[DMD Life Art and Me My Name is Sam by Ian A GriffithsWes Stuart|DMD Life Art and MeMy Name is Sam]] is one of the most moving autobiographies we've read in and he had quite a while. Ian was happy few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to talk chat to us and it was just too good an opportunity to miss.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alison MurrayB C R Fegan|summary=Sue giggled like a child when she read [[One Two That's My Shoe Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Alison MurrayB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] is a wonderful counting book, continuing the adventures of Grace and her scampish dog Georgie. ''One Two That: it's My Shoe'' tweaks the familiar rhyme and tells a fresh good story through its outstanding illustrationswith some valuable lessons. We were delighted It was a real pleasure to interview Alison Murraychat to writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Richard and Judy's Summer Reading List 2011|summary=Eight books to take to the beach or settle down with in a shady spot in the garden and all recommended by Richard and Judy
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Glenn DakinAnnie Ingram|summary=[[Candle Man: Society Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of Dread by Glenn Dakin|The Candle Man]] returns in a second volume about a British - yesrelief when Sue met author, British! - teen superheroAnnie Ingram. Pacy and packed She has lengthy conversations with rather marvellous villains, this steampunk her cocker spaniel Kammie and comic book-inspired series will be a big hit has shared them 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 us in her [[Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2010Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|last year'sbook]] 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 There was a little worrying lot to talk about when an author finishes a popular and well-loved series to start something new. Will the new characters be as interesting as the old, familiar ones? Will the books just be a pale retelling of the plots in a new context? But fans of Caroline Lawrence's Roman Mysteries need not worry. She's gone Western! To introduce us to the genre, and her new series, Caroline called she 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 RaiStephan Santiago|summary=Ani was quietly moved by [[Killing Honour Returning Home by Bali RaiStephan Santiago|Killing HonourReturning Home]] is an honest and hard-hitting look at a controversial issue by one of there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag's most trusted teen authors. We were delighted Towers to chat to interview Bali Raius.
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