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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth WeinJeffrey Dunn|summary=We loved Jill enjoyed [[Code Name Verity Radio Free Olympia by Elizabeth WeinJeffrey Dunn|Code Name VerityRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and when author Elizabeth Wein popped into Bookbag Towers we had some searching questions to ask herpoetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a rewarding one.
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|title=Barbara J Zitwer talks to Bookbag about meeting the ladies at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond on the day her mother diedHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Barbara J Zitwer on meeting Fantasy has always been our way out of the ladies at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond in London on the day her mother died in New York and why these womenreal world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, alongside her mother were transformed into the main characters for her debut novelmythical creatures roam, [[The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society by Barbara J Zitwer|The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society]]and heroes go on epic quests.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Barbara Mitchelhill Talks To Bookbag About Her Favourite Period in History: The Tudors|summary=We This genre is loved Barbara Mitchelhill's [[Road to London by Barbara Mitchelhill|Road people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to London]] explore new worlds and couldn't wait to hear more about Barbara's fascination with the ''smell'' of Tudor lifeface unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Liz KesslerBest Practices|summary=Robert recently read [[A Year Without Autumn by Liz Kessler|A Year Without Autumn]]Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. He was thrilled when Liz popped into Bookbag Towers Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a chattried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=William Poundstone Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About Job InterviewsGhostwriters|summary=Ever since we read [[Are You Smart Enough To Work At GoogleHow much do you know about ghostwriters? by William Poundstone|Are You Smart Enough To Work At Google?]] we've been trying out These professionals lurk in the shadows of the questions on each other. William Poundstone popped into Bookbag Towers publishing industry (both self- and chatted to us about some traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the questions which Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are asked at job interviewsa number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga LevancukaConrad Delacroix|summary=After years (a lifetime!) of being told to be less selfish and to put other people first it was a relief to encounter someone who had other ideas - so when Olga Levancuka came to the office with some copies of Sue really enjoyed [[How to Be Selfish (and Other Uncomfortable Advice) The Lensky Connection by Olga LevancukaConrad Delacroix|her bookThe Lensky Connection]] we couldn't wait to ask her , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questionsfor author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Terry MurphyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Here We're constantly amazed at Bookbag Towers the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we really enjoyed [[Weekend 've seen some real gems in Weighton by Terry Murphy]] and we were very taken by his hero, Eddie Greene2022. When Terry popped into the office we had a few questions for him.Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=WeIf you've been impressed by both re all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Entangled by Cat Clarke|Entangled]https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent] . Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [[Torn by Cat Clarke|Tornhttps://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]] by Cat Clarkeand started getting responses, so we enticed her into these tips will help you choose the office to ask her a few questionsright person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Marc NashMost Important Things to Know|summary=We really enjoyed the collection of [[52FF by Marc Nash|flash fiction]] by Marc Nash and it was Lolita, a real pleasure highly controversial book, is not subject to chat bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to him when he popped into Bookbag Towersknow about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Margie GelbwasserCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=We found Margie Gelbwasser's [[Pieces of Us by Margie Gelbwasser|Pieces of Us]] to be one of the most disturbing YA books we've ever read, but it was incredibly well-writtenThe Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. We couldn't pass up the opportunity Keep reading to find out a bit more about this talented author.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2012 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|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 at the site we can see it's true. We've posted almost seven thousand reviews. Seven thousand! We've chased after more than Singapore Mathematics is a hundred authors, waving our interviewing notepadsunique way of presenting this science. The authors even turned around Parents and talked teachers will be able to us! Gosh. So we'd like to say a big thank you understand and explain to children 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 website. And of course we're saving the biggest thank you of all to you, our readers. If you hadn't come, we couldn't have done any of itsimplest mathematical processes using images. Thank you!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kai MeyerFinding More Time For Reading|summary=If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Arcadia Awakens by Kai MeyerA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Arcadia Awakensliterature]]. is 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 super blend lot of action thriller possible reasons for this, and paranormal romance set it's something that you might be able to approach in Sicilya number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. We recommend it for for interesting characters and wonderful scene-setting and, But one of course, jumped at the chance most important parts of this is probably that you are able to chat to Kai about itfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Megan MirandaGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Fracture Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Megan Miranda|FractureGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] is an excellent, thought-provoking, teen chiller and a very impressive debut for Megan Miranda. We ''hadIt'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 talk to her!know more.
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|title=Matthew Green Talks To Bookbag About His Own Imaginary FriendHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=We were impressed by Matthew Green's [[Memoirs Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green|Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend]] and fascinated book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to hear about his own friend, called Johnson Johnsonmake your mark as a book reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sadie S ForsytheGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill enjoyed Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Weeping Empress Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Sadie S ForsytheGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Weeping EmpressIndependent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] finding it enjoyably direct and she had several points she wanted to discuss with a satisfying plot. It was a real pleasure the authors when Sadie they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=Beth Bottery Talks To Bookbag About Scottish Book TrustComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Not long ago Sue was introduced Comic 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, 'evil wins at the work end of Scottish Book Trust and was surprised by how little she knew about the day'. While it and that its work was may not restricted be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to Scotlanddwell on. We persuaded Beth Bottery And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to tell us more about the work discover that we have something different from the Trust does and how schools (and adults) across cliché where the UK and the rest of hero always emerges as the world can benefitvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Edward HoganGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=We were very impressed when we read Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Daylight Saving by Edward Hogan|Daylight Saving]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download], a gripping thriller with a superb central pairing and tons of atmosphere. We knew that he was an author to watch so we couldn't miss the opportunity to have a chat with Edthis £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tim BowlerTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Blade is one In this strangest of Bookbagyears we's favourite series for children ever ve been delighted by the self- and published books we mean 've read and they'ever''. OUP are giving it a reissue re all books which compare well with four traditionally-published books in longer instalments rather than the original eight books in very short onessame genres. Whatever We really couldn't narrow the size of the package, choice down any further - so this is one series you shouldnyear't miss. So s top ten consists of courseeleven books and here they are, we jumped at the chance to ask Tim Bowler a few questionsin alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Danielle JosephOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=We really enjoyed Danielle's book Sue was so impressed by [[Indigo Blues The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Danielle Joseph|Indigo BluesOlga 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 the chance Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us was too good to miss.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Helena CloseAndrew Hampshire|summary=Here at Bookbag we were very impressed by Helena CloseTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's novel t have the background. In [[The Clever One Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Helena CloseAndrew Hampshire|The Clever OneCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and we were delighted how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had a lot to chat about when she he dropped by for a chatinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2012 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Hello and a belated ''Happy New Year'' to you allIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. Did you have a super-duper festive season? Was it busy-busy-busy or laid-back and relaxed? Did you receive nice presents? More importantlyThey bully their siblings, neighbor kids, were any of them books? We're back in the saddle here at Bookbag Towers and we have been reviewing as busily as ever. There's some wonderful stuff around at the moment and you can read about our favourites right here in this newslettertheir classmates. Before we go any further, though, we did want They seem to tell you about the Bloomsbury Institute. Have you ever wanted believe that other kids look up to get a glimpse inside the world of publishing? Rub shoulders with authors them and listen to their talks? Wellrespect them. That is self-delusion, now you can. Bloomsbury as most adults are organising a series of events at their London home in Bedford Square. The first is on 31st January and features two Bookbag favouritesaware, [[:Category:Stephen Kelman|Stephen Kelman]] and [[:Category:Nick Lake|Nick Lake]]. You can find out more - and sign up to attend - by looking at the [http://pages.bloomsbury.com/bloomsburyinstitute website]. What a great initiative!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Katie Dale|summary=What do you do when your mother dies of Huntington's Disease and you find out that she wasnbut kids don't your mother at all? And that there is a person - a sister? - out there who may carry have the gene for this terrible disease? Brilliant premise for a YA novel, no? So you can imagine we were very keen experience to chat to author Katie Dale about her debut book [[Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale|Someone Else's Life]]properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Maudie SmithHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We were completely blown away when we read [[Opal Moonbaby by Maudie Smith|Opal Moonbaby]] The gap between sci-fi and we were sure reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that it was going far back in time to be great fun when Maudie Smith came see huge developments in to talk to us and as Opal would technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have saidone in today’s society, we had a balloonyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Cliff McNish Talks To Bookbag About The Hunting Ground5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Cliff McNishArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, author from improving the efficiency of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped in simple, basic tasks to Bookbag Towers helping to talk to us about ghostssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. We're ''almost'' convinced: see what you think!
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Monica CarlyA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Here at Bookbag we were lucky Are you running out of inspiration for what to read [[The Golden Thread by Monica Carly|The Golden Thread]] before it was published - and even luckier to be able to chat to Monica Carly about how she came do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to write the bookgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To AnneTop Ten Self-Marie ConwayPublished Books 2019|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers weWe've really enjoyed [[Phoebe Finds Her Voice (Star Makers Club) by Anneseen some cracking self-Marie Conway|Phoebe Finds Her Voice]] published books this year 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 questionschoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2011 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Well, world news Writing a book review isn't exactly encouragingdifficult, you know, is it? Everywhere but there are a crisis. It's times like these when books become even more important. They give us the chance few things you need 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 keep us, 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 by Pauline Fisk|Midnight Blue]] for Kindle herself. 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 Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ellie IrvingMelanie Martin|summary=We really enjoyed Ellie Irving|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's [[For the Record testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Ellie IrvingMelanie Martin|For the RecordWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]], an engaging story full of the best kind of English eccentrics trying Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to save their Jersey village from the bulldozersher family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's charming a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and fun - just like Ellie herself!was delighted when the author agreed to chat with her.
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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 of Ginger Ale|summary=Helen Moss, author of [[Adventure Island: Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Mystery Old Guard of the Whistling Caves by Helen Moss|the Adventure Island series]] popped into Bookbag Towers and she was obviously determined to make us very hungry!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Paul Stewart And Chris RiddellDystopian Fiction|summary= Linda loved [[Muddle Earth Too by Paul Stewart Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and Chris Riddell|Muddle Earth Too]] and the chance to chat to 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 out. We've reviewed them all, so if you've missed any, nowBrave New World's your chance to catch up. We think it's too close to call the eventual winner. What do 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 published.
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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 by Mary Hoffman|David]], the story of the creation of the famous statue by Michelangelo.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2011 Newsletter|summary=Buongiorno! Even though Jill is not going this year, she wants you 21 Doors to know that she's still practising her Italian. In fact, she's practising so hard that she's even finished reading the wondrous [[Skellig Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by David Almond|SkelligChit Dubey]] in a language that isn't her own. We're only telling you this in our newsletter in the hopes that as it will confer sufficient kudos for chimed with her to stop boastingpersonal view of life. It's a long shot, but worth takingShe was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=AngelMelita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Fury Pearl: Henry VIII and the Easter Egg Giveawayhis Daughter Mary|summary=Bryony Pearce popped into Bookbag Towers and told Melita Thomas tell us about that Mary was a few things that we hadn't spotted in [[Angel's Fury by Bryony Pearce|Angel's Fury]]. We were fascinated.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 to tell us a little more about When the background author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to the book.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=The Bedtime Picture Book I've Been Trying 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 chat to hear that there was us, Sue had quite a bit of a story behind 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 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. Wes book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man're busily reviewing away and we think you'll have plenty s Journey to choose from over your 2011 sojourn, wherever you're going. Make sure you have a super and relaxing time whatever you readRecollections of, 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 2011Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Guardian ChildrenMax: One Man's Fiction Prize]] longlist has been published Journey to, and there are some corkers on there. We've a sneaky feeling [[My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel PitcherRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] will winan inspiring, but each book on the list is wonderful and has a feel-good shotread. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. Which one would you vote for if you were on the panel? Leave a prediction on our [[Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2011|list]]!
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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 chat to interview Alison Murraywriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Glenn DakinAnnie Ingram|summary=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 [[Candle Man: Society of Dread Conversations with Kammie by Glenn DakinAnnie Ingram|The Candle Manbook]] returns in a second volume about a British - yes, British! - teen superhero. Pacy and packed with rather marvellous villains, this steampunk and comic book-inspired series will be There was a big hit with tween readers. We asked Glenn Dakin all lot to talk about itwhen she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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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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