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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 see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the authorrise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve 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 FriendFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=We were impressed by Matthew Green's [[Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Green|Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend]] The gap between sci-fi and fascinated reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to hear about his own friendsee huge developments in technology. For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, called Johnson Johnsonyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sam Hawksmoor5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=We loved [[The Repossession by Sam Hawksmoor|The Repossession]], a stunning sci-fi novel for teens, with an exceptionally likeable central pairing and a fast-moving and exciting plotArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It's totally crazy in comes with so many benefits, from improving the very best way. We couldn't resist asking a few questions when Sam popped into see usefficiency of simple, 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 Sadie S ForsytheA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill enjoyed [[The Weeping Empress by Sadie S Forsythe|The Weeping Empress]] finding it enjoyably direct Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with a satisfying plot. the kids when they can't go out? It was We've come up with a real pleasure when Sadie popped into Bookbag Towers to chat baker's dozen of books to usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hello, how are you? We've been finding out seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all sorts of interesting stuff this monthbooks which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Not long ago Sue was introduced to We really couldn't narrow the work choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of Scottish Book Trust eleven books and was surprised here they are, in alphabetical order by how little she knew about it and that its work was not restricted to Scotlandauthor. 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've also been reading like mad and have all sorts of recommendations to make!
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|title=Beth Bottery Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About Scottish 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book TrustReview|summary=Not long ago Sue was introduced Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need 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 Scotlandkeep us in mind. We persuaded Beth Bottery to tell Desiree Villena gives us more about the work the Trust does and how schools (and adults) across the UK and the rest of the world can benefitfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Edward HoganMelanie Martin|summary=We were very impressed when we read |summary=In [[Daylight Saving War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Edward HoganMelanie Martin|Daylight SavingWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]], Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a gripping thriller with a superb central pairing and tons of atmospherehighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. We knew that he Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was an delighted when the author agreed to watch so we couldn't miss the opportunity to have a chat with Edher.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Tim Bowlerimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Blade Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is one of Bookbag's favourite series for children ever likely to affect the publishing industry - and we mean ''ever''. OUP are giving it 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 shouldn't miss. So of course, we jumped at the chance to ask Tim Bowler a few questionswider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Danielle Joseph8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=We really enjoyed DanielleEver felt that you's book [[Indigo Blues by Danielle Joseph|Indigo Blues]] and the chance to chat to us was too good to missve hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Helena CloseBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Here at Bookbag we were very impressed by Helena CloseWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s novel [[The Clever One by Helena Close|The Clever One]] and we were delighted when she dropped by for a chat.''Brave New World''?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hello and a belated ''Happy New Year'' to you all. Did you have a super-duper festive season? Was it busy-busy-busy or laidChoosing the top ten self-back and relaxed? Did you receive nice presents? More importantly, were any of them published books? Wewe read in 2018 was difficult as we're back in the saddle here constantly surprised at Bookbag Towers and we have been reviewing as busily as everjust how good some self-published books are. There Here's some wonderful stuff around at the moment and you can read about our favourites right here in this newsletter. Before we go any further, though, we did want to tell you about the Bloomsbury Institute. Have you ever wanted to get a glimpse inside the world of publishing? Rub shoulders with authors and listen to their talks? Well, now you can. Bloomsbury are organising a series of events at their London home final top ten 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://pages.bloomsburyauthor.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 wasn't your mother at all? And that there is a person - a sister? - out there who may carry the gene for this terrible disease? Brilliant premise for a YA novel, no? So you can imagine we were very keen to chat to author Katie Dale about her debut book [[Someone Else's Life by Katie Dale|Someone Else's Life]].}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Maudie Smith|summary=We were completely blown away when we read [[Opal Moonbaby by Maudie Smith|Opal Moonbaby]] and we were sure that it was going to be great fun when Maudie Smith came in to talk to us and as Opal would have said, we had a balloon.
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|title=Cliff McNish James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Hunting GroundDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Cliff McNishOne of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, author who died in September 2018 at the age of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped in to Bookbag Towers to talk to us about ghosts58. We're ''almost'' convinced: see what you think!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Monica CarlyMelissa Leet|summary=Here at Bookbag we were lucky to Sue was impressed when she read [[The Golden Thread Landslide by Monica CarlyMelissa Leet|The Golden ThreadLandslide]] before by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was published - and even luckier to be able to chat to Monica Carly about how a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she came to write the bookpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Ilkley Literature Festival 2011|summary=When we think Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about literature festivals it tends to be the big names which spring to mind – Hay and Edinburgh to name but two – but therehow a blue frog is helping Malawi's an awful lot vulnerable children to be said for the smaller events live safe, healthy and Sue happy lives|summary=Every child has been investigating the Ilkley Literature Festival. a right to medical care
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|title=Marcus Sedgwick Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About Special PlacesA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Marcus Sedgwick''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, author of [[Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick|Midwinterblood]] popped into Bookbag Towers on his blog tour how do you make a flying car that's super safe and if you look carefully at this feature youquiet?'ll find a link to some secret content on Marcus' [http://www.marcussedgwick.com/Marcus_Sedgwick/Home.html website] which is only available to our readers.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Paul Stewart And Chris RiddellDaniel Peltz|summary= Linda loved Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Muddle Earth Too The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Paul Stewart and Chris RiddellDaniel Peltz|Muddle Earth TooThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and the chance . There was a lot to chat to the authors was just too good to missabout when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2011 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hello, hello, hello! The [[Man Booker Prize 2011|Booker shortlist]] is outChoosing 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. We've reviewed them all, so if you've missed any, now Here's your chance to catch upour final top ten in alphabetical order by author.. We think it's too close to call the eventual winner. What do you think?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan TitchmarshChit Dubey|summary=Alan Titchmarsh writes his novels in between making television series. We managed to catch him for a chat on the day that his Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[The Haunting 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Alan Titchmarsh|latest bookChit Dubey]] as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was publisheddelighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=listscomments|title=Man Booker Prize 2011Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Thirteen books on the longlist with the shortlist announced on 6 September and the winner declared on 18 October. Who's your money on?Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|title= The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hayley LongElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Here at Bookbag we're really enjoying Peter thought that [[:Category:Hayley LongThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Hayley Long'sThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] Lottie Biggs books, so we was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't pass up the chance to ask her resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: when they came to Bookbag Talks To Martin King|summary=We were rather taken by Martin King's debut novel [[Jack Hunter - Secret of the King by Martin King|Jack Hunter - Secret of the King]] and the opportunity Towers to chat to him was too good to miss.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2011 Newsletter|summary=Hello fellow bibliophiles! It hasn't been a very nice month, 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 escapismus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lydia Ola TaiwoGabe Riggs|summary=We were shocked Luke thought that [[A Broken Childhood: A True Story of Abuse Punk Love Foucault by Lydia Ola Taiwo|to readGabe Riggs]] about how little Ola's childhood was literally broken as she moved from an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a happy foster home to live with her abusive strong voice and neglectful bioloigical parentsclear, capable prose. She's now an amazingly balanced person and we were delighted There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to take the opportunity chat to find out how she came through her experiences with so little bitternessus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie MartinSandra Aragona|summary= Here at Bookbag we enjoyed Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Burglar Boy Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Jackie MartinSandra Aragona|Burglar Boyautobiography]], a positive and uplifting story about a boy with of life as a good heart but in the worst of circumstancesdiplomatic spouse. It There was good a lot that she wanted to have the opportunit to talk to Jackie Martinask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex WoolfK J Lawrence|summary=The second volume of the futuristic ''Chronoshpere'' series sees the heroes learn more of where they're spending their time-suspended lives. We were keen to take the opportunity to ask Alex Woolf a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Carnegie Medal 2011|summary=A worthy winner this year, in Patrick Ness, but are our thoughts on [[White Crow by Marcus Sedgwick|White Crow]] on the money? The Carnegie judges disagreed!}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Mary Hoffman on the inspiration for David|summary=As part of her very busy blog tour, Mary Hoffman dropped by Bookbag Towers to tell us all about how she Sue was inspired to write [[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, delighted when she wants you to know that she's still practising her Italian. In fact, she's practising so hard that she's even finished reading the wondrous read [[Skellig The Cossack by David AlmondK J Lawrence|SkelligThe Cossack]] in a language that isn't as it restored her own. We're only telling you this in our newsletter faith in the hopes that it will confer sufficient kudos for her to stop boastingthriller genre. It's a long shotWhen the author, K J Lawrence, but worth taking.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Angel's Fury and the Easter Egg Giveaway|summary=Bryony Pearce popped into Bookbag Towers and told to chat to us about , Sue had quite a few things that we hadn't spotted in [[Angel's Fury by Bryony Pearce|Angel's Fury]]. We were fascinated.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=It Takes A Library... by Michael Brooks|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.questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charlotte FrostStuart Burrell|summary=An up-to-date biography of Sir William Knighton has been long-overdue and weSue found Start Burrell're delighted to have been able to chat to Charlotte Frost about the work that went into writing her s book [[Sir William KnightonTwelve Times To The Max: The Strange Career One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of a Regency Physician , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Charlotte FrostStuart Burrell|bookTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard ByrneWes 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 [[This Book Belongs To Aye-Aye My Name is Sam by Richard ByrneWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] is quirky and amusing tale of Miss Deer's Academy For Aspiring Picture-Book Animals. With its smart plot, intriguing mystery, useful lessons and zingy illustrations, there's plenty he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he 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 DickieB C R Fegan|summary=Here at Bookbag we were impressed by Professor John Dickie's Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Blood Brotherhoods: The Rise of Henry and the Italian Mafias Hidden Treasure by John Dickie|latest book about the Italian mafiasB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] - this time looking at their history: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. The chance It was a real pleasure to chat to him was an offer we couldn't refusewriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anna BurleyAnnie Ingram|summary=In 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 [[Bipolar Parent Conversations with Kammie by Anna BurleyAnnie Ingram|Bipolar Parentbook]] Anna Burley bravely told us about her childhood. We were delighted There was a lot to talk about when she agreed popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to tell us a little more about the background to the book.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth SpellerStephan Santiago|summary=We've been impressed Ani was quietly moved by Elizabeth Speller as a writer of fiction [[Returning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and non-fiction so the opportunity there were several points she wanted to ask her a few questions was really too good discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to missus.
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