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|title= The Desmond Elliott Prize for Debut Fiction Top Ten Self-Published in the UK 2012Books 2023|summary=The prize We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of £10traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order,000 will be awarded to one of the three short-listed books on 28 Juneby author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ellen RichardsonJeffrey Dunn|summary=We thought that Jill enjoyed [[The Flip-flop Club: Charmed Summer Radio Free Olympia by Ellen RichardsonJeffrey Dunn|Charmed SummerRadio Free Olympia]] was the 'charming' start to what looked like an exciting new series, a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. We couldnShe didn't resist having think it was the easiest read, but a chat to the authorrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2012 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Are you reading ebooks yet? Or are you still in love with physical books? Either Fantasy has always been our way, itout of the real world's undeniable that ebooks are becoming more and more popular and their prevalence raises all sorts of questions about the future of publishing generally and about the best ways to market individual bookslimitations. The [http://authorselectric.blogspot.co.uk/ Authors Electric] group of writers has been giving this some serious thought. Recently, and to coincide with World Book Night, they organised It's a two-night giveaway. 15 member authors gave away 21 books via the Amazon Select promotion scheme. In allspace where magic is real, they gave away 15mythical creatures roam,353 ebooksand heroes go on epic quests. And it paid off. 19 This genre is loved by people of the titles made Amazon's worldwide top 20 listsall ages and backgrounds. In the UKIt allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, 8 made the top 5 and 12 made the top tenall without leaving our homes. That is some going, don't you think?!}}
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Daniela SacerdotiBest Practices|summary=We liked [[Dreams (Sarah Midnight Trilogy) by Daniela Sacerdoti]], Reading is one of the start most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to a new teen paranormal series words and had a few questions we wanted their meanings, but it also allows you to ask the author.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne Allen|summary=We really enjoyed [[Dangerous Waters: Mysterysee them used in context, Loss which is essential for understanding and Love on using them correctly. With the Island rise of Guernsey by Anne Allen|Dangerous Waters: Mysterylanguage learning apps, such as Promova, Loss and Love on the Island of Guernsey]] so we had plenty we wanted many people have turned to talk about when author Anne Allen popped in technology to see us at Bookbag Towersimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag in Praise of Charity Shops3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Here at Bookbag we were blown away by Linda NewberyHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's latest book [[The Treasure House by Linda Newbery|The Treasure House]] and we couldnno surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I't wait m hoping to hear about the inspiration behind the storyclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony ParsonsConrad Delacroix|summary=We Sue really enjoyed Tony Parson's latest novel [[Catching the Sun The Lensky Connection by Tony ParsonsConrad Delacroix|Catching the SunThe Lensky Connection]] and we really wanted to know more about the background to the book , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when Tony he popped into Bookbag Towers.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0007327811</amazonuk>
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Louisa ReidTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=We were very impressed by Louisa Reid's debut novel [[Black Heart Blue by Louisa Reid|Black Heart Blue]] re constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we had lots of questions we wanted to ask her've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|title=Jon Mayhew Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Should Know About The Bonehill Curse: Influences and InspirationsLiterary Agents|summary=Imagine If you had 're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [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 own magic lampbook to the world, just like Aladdinthis is no easy task. Think of what When you'd wish ve sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-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 Elizabeth WeinMost Important Things to Know|summary=We loved [[Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein|Code Name Verity]] and when author Elizabeth Wein popped into Bookbag Towers we had some searching questions Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to ask herknow about it.
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|title=Barbara J Zitwer talks Stylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Bookbag about meeting the ladies at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond on the day her mother diedReviews|summary=Barbara J Zitwer on meeting the ladies at the Hampstead Heath Ladies Pond in London on the day her mother died in New York The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and why these women, alongside her mother were transformed into the main characters discussed for her debut novel, [[The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society by Barbara J Zitwer|The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society]]many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|title=Barbara Mitchelhill Talks To Bookbag About Her Favourite Period How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in History: The TudorsSingapore Math|summary=We loved Barbara Mitchelhill's [[Road Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to London by Barbara Mitchelhill|Road to London]] understand and couldn't wait explain to hear more about Barbara's fascination with children the ''smell'' of Tudor lifesimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2012 NewsletterFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Hello! Is the weather doing weird things around your way? At Bookbag TowersIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, the weather just canit't make up its mind. Its [[A Bookbagger's bitterly cold one day and sunshine warm the next. ItView:What it's playing havoc with our wardrobe choiceslike to be a reviewer|literature]]. Sigh. One piece Plenty of us have gone through this experience of bookish news suddenly finding that caught our eye this month was about a $20m fund launched by audiobook Audible. Authors signing up to its program will benefit financially if they use social media we are not reading as much as we used to promote their work. You can read about it [http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/apr/13/social-media-self-promtion-margaret-atwood here] in The Guardian. Writers will get $1 dollar There are a lot of possible reasons for every audiobook sold through either Audible or iTunes. A dig at Kindlethis, we wonder? Itand it's not as though authors aren't already using social mediasomething that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. All But one of the ones we know most important parts of this is probably that you areable to find enough time for reading, anywayand that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Liz KesslerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Robert recently read Sue was absolutely riveted to [[A Year Without Autumn Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Liz Kessler|A Year Without AutumnGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. He was thrilled when Liz popped into Bookbag Towers for a chatIt'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 know more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ProwseTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=We came late to thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the charm quality of [[Hattori Hachi: The Revenge self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of Praying Mantis by Jane Prowse|Hattori Hachi]] eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but when Author Jane Prowse dropped in this year we're going to have to see us make it a baker's dozen as we had quite a few questions to ask her!really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author...
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|title=William Poundstone Talks To Bookbag About Job InterviewsHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|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 been trying out Book reviews are a crucial tool for the questions on each otherreading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. William Poundstone popped into Bookbag Towers and chatted But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to us about some of the questions which are asked at job interviewsmake your mark as a book reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Terry MurphyGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers we really enjoyed Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Weekend The Independent Director in Weighton Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Terry MurphyGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and we were very taken by his hero, Eddie Greene. When Terry she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into the office we had a few questions for himBookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat ClarkeComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We've Comic books and movies, in general, have been impressed by both [[Entangled by Cat Clarke|Entangled]] given the portrayal of good; always winning and [[Torn by Cat Clarke|Torn]] by Cat Clarkesaving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, so we enticed her into have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the office day'. While it may not be a great thought to ask her bear in mind, it is still something a few questionsbit fascinating to dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover 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 Marc NashGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=We really enjoyed the collection of Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[52FF by Marc Nash|flash fictionhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] by Marc Nash and it was a real pleasure to chat to him when he popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Margie GelbwasserTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=We found Margie GelbwasserIn this strangest of years we's [[Pieces of Us ve been delighted by Margie Gelbwasser|Pieces of Us]] to be one of the most disturbing YA self-published books we've ever read, but it was incredibly and they're all books which compare wellwith traditionally-writtenpublished books in the same genres. We really couldn't pass up narrow the opportunity to find out a bit more about choice down any further - so this talented author.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2012 Newsletter|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 ityear's true. We've posted almost seven thousand reviews. Seven thousand! We've chased after more than a hundred authors, waving our interviewing notepads. The authors even turned around top ten consists of eleven books and talked to us! Gosh. So we'd like to say a big thank you to the authorshere they are, the publishers and especially our reviewers for helping us turn a little acorn of an idea into a big oak tree of a websitein alphabetical order by author. 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 it. Thank you!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kai MeyerOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Sue was so impressed by [[Arcadia Awakens The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Kai Meyer|Arcadia AwakensOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]]. is that she wished that she had a super blend good business idea of action thriller and paranormal romance set in Sicilyher own so that she could use the book. We recommend it for for interesting characters and wonderful scene-setting Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Olga and, of course, jumped at the chance Allen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Kai about itus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Megan MirandaAndrew Hampshire|summary=Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Fracture Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Megan MirandaAndrew Hampshire|FractureCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] is an excellent, thought-provoking, teen chiller Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and a very impressive debut for Megan Mirandahow to get the most out of it. We ''He and Sue had'' a lot to talk to her!chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To S B HayesStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=We thought In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that [[Poison Heart by S B Hayes|Poison Heart]] was a really compelling psychological thriller with strong characters other kids look up to them and an incredibly tense atmosphere making this one you shouldn't missrespect them. We couldnThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't miss talking have the experience to the author either!properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|title=Matthew Green Talks To Bookbag About His Own Imaginary Friend|summary=We were impressed by Matthew Green's [[Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green|Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend]] and fascinated From Sci Fi to hear about his own friend, called Johnson Johnson.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The InterviewReality: Bookbag Talks To Sam HawksmoorHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We loved [[The Repossession by Sam Hawksmoor|The Repossession]], a stunning gap between sci-fi novel for teens, with an exceptionally likeable central pairing and a fast-moving and exciting plotreality is not so big anymore. It's totally crazy You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the very best way. We couldn't resist asking a few questions when Sam popped into see ussmartphone 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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|title=Beth Bottery Talks To Bookbag About Scottish Book Trust5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=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 Scotland. We persuaded Beth Bottery to tell us more about the work the Trust does and how schools Artificial intelligence (and adultsAI) across has expanded into one of the UK and most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the rest efficiency of the world can benefitsimple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Edward Hogan|summary=We were very impressed when we read [[Daylight Saving by Edward Hogan|Daylight Saving]], a gripping thriller with a superb central pairing and tons A Baker's Dozen of atmosphere. We knew that he was an author Books to watch so we couldnKeep the Kids Occupied When They Can't miss the opportunity to have a chat with Ed.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tim BowlerGo Out|summary=Blade is one Are you running out of Bookbag's favourite series inspiration for children ever - and we mean what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We'ever''. OUP are giving it ve come up with a reissue with four books in longer instalments rather than the original eight books in very short ones. Whatever the size of the package, this is one series you shouldnbaker't miss. So s dozen of course, we jumped at the chance books to ask Tim Bowler a few questionsgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Danielle JosephTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really enjoyed Daniellecouldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's book [[Indigo Blues top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by Danielle Joseph|Indigo Blues]] and the chance to chat to us was too good to missauthor...
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|title=Cliff McNish Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About The Hunting Ground5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Cliff McNishWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, author of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped in to Bookbag Towers to talk but there are a few things you need to keep us about ghostsin mind. We're ''almost'' convinced: see what you think!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Monica Carly|summary=Here at Bookbag we were lucky 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 to write the bookDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne-Marie ConwayMelanie Martin|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers we've really enjoyed |summary=In [[Phoebe Finds Her Voice (Star Makers Club) War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Anne-Marie ConwayMelanie Martin|Phoebe Finds Her Voice]] War and [[Star Makers ClubLove: Polly Plays Her Part by Anne-Marie Conway|Polly Plays Her PartA family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] from Anne-Marie ConwayMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's Star Makers Club seriesa highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. We couldn't resist 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 ask 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 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 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 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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