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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry WellsTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=We were very impressed by Gerry Wells' [[Kicking ve seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the Hornets' Nest by Gerry Wells|book of short stories]] based on his experiences best of crewing a Sherman tank in WWIItraditional publishing. Chatting to him was too good an opportunity to missHere's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jenny SmithJeffrey Dunn|summary=When we read Jill enjoyed [[My Big Fat Teen Crisis Radio Free Olympia by Jenny SmithJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] we loved Jenny, a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn's breezy writing style. It t think it was the easiest read, but a real pleasure to chat to her when she popped in to Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|title=Victoria Eveleigh Talks How To Bookbag About Why Pony Books Aren't Just For GirlsWrite a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Victoria EveleighFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's [[A Stallion Called Midnight limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by Victoria Eveleigh|story]] about a friendship between a young girl people of all ages and a wild stallion kept Sue reading well into the nightbackgrounds. We were fascinated when Victoria popped in It allows us to tell us why pony books are not just for girlsexplore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.}}
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|title=H A Goodman Asks Who Would You Be In An Alternate Reality?How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=We've really enjoyed our trips around Hal Goodman's afterlife universeReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, with its dark comedy which is essential for understanding and glossy plotusing them correctly. He wanted us With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to think about who we would be in an alternate reality when he popped in technology to see usimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Melissa Wareham Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About How She Became An Accidental AuthorGhostwriters|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers we love dogs How 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 who love dogsfeel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so we knew weI'd love Melissa Wareham ''even'' if she wasn't such a good writer. When she popped m hoping to clarify three important things in to see us we wanted to know how the girl from the Dogs' Home became a best-selling authorthis post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kathryn JamesConrad Delacroix|summary=Kathryn James caught our attention last year with her wonderful portrayal of Nell Beecham, the 13-year-old heroine of her first novel, Sue really enjoyed [[Mist The Lensky Connection by Kathryn JamesConrad Delacroix|MistThe Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. We're far from being the only ones who are impressed - in fact, just two days ago she won the Dorset New Horizons Award - congratulations, Kathryn! While we're eagerly awaiting book 2, Frost, we managed to persuade her to take She had quite a little time out from writing to answer some few questionsfor author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title= The Desmond Elliott Prize for Debut Fiction Top Ten Self-Published in the UK 2012Books 2022|summary=The prize of £10,000 will be awarded to one We're constantly amazed at the quality of the three shortself-listed published books on 28 Junewhich come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ellen Richardson3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=We thought that [[The Flip-flop Club: Charmed Summer by Ellen Richardson|Charmed Summer]] was the If you'charming' start to what looked like an exciting new series. We couldn't resist having a chat re all set to the author.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2012 Newsletter|summary=Are you reading ebooks yet? Or are you still in love with physical books? Either waypublish your novel, it'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 might be time to market individual books. The [httphttps://authorselectricblog.blogspotreedsy.co.ukcom/ Authors Electric] group of writers has been giving this some serious thought. Recently, and how-to coincide with World Book Night, they organised -find-a two-night giveawayliterary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. 15 member authors gave away 21 books via the Amazon Select promotion scheme. In all, they gave away 15,353 ebooks. And it paid off. 19 of the titles made AmazonSince you's worldwide top 20 lists. In re essentially picking the UK, 8 made the top 5 person responsible for presenting and 12 made marketing your book to the top tenworld, this is no easy task. That is some going, donWhen you't you think?!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interviewve sent your [https: Bookbag Talks To Francis Bennett|summary=We loved [[The Crabber Stories by Francis Bennett|The Crabber Stories]]//blog.reedsy.com/guide/how- a book of comingto-ofwrite-age short stories set on Long Island in the nineteena-fifties query- letter/ query letters] and we had plenty to talk about when Francis Bennett popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Karen McCombie|summary=Here at Bookbag we've always been big fans of Karen McCombie and we particularly enjoyed [[Life According to... Alice B. Lovely by Karen McCombie|Life According to... Alice B. Lovely]] so it was a real pleasure to ask her a few questionsstarted getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|title=Linda Newbery Talks To Bookbag in Praise of Charity ShopsLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Here at Bookbag we were blown away by Linda Newbery's latest Lolita, a highly controversial book [[The Treasure House by Linda Newbery|The Treasure House]] and we couldn't wait , is not subject to hear about the inspiration behind the storybans in American schools.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Parsons|summary=We enjoyed Tony Parson's latest novel [[Catching the Sun by Tony Parsons|Catching Here are the Sun]] and we really wanted most important things you need to know more about the background to the book when Tony popped into Bookbag Towersit.|amazonuk=<amazonuk>0007327811</amazonuk>
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|title=Jon Mayhew Talks To Bookbag About Stylish Restaging of The Bonehill Curse: Influences Crucible is All Show and InspirationsNo Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Imagine you had your own magic lamp, just like AladdinThe Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more. Think of what you'd wish for!
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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 Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|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 Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and why these women, alongside her mother were transformed into explain to children the main characters for her debut novel, [[The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society by Barbara J Zitwer|The J M Barrie Ladies' Swimming Society]]simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Barbara Mitchelhill Talks To Bookbag About Her Favourite Period in History: The TudorsFinding More Time For Reading|summary=We loved Barbara MitchelhillIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Road A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to London by Barbara Mitchelhillbe a reviewer|Road to Londonliterature]] . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and couldnit't wait s something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to hear more about Barbara's fascination with make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the ''smell'' most important parts of Tudor lifethis is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To 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 other. William Poundstone popped into Bookbag Towers reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and chatted to us about some of the questions which are asked at job interviewsrecommendations found.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Olga Levancuka|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 But though the office with some copies growth of [[How to Be Selfish (and Other Uncomfortable Advice) by Olga Levancuka|her book]] we couldn't wait review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to ask her make your mark as a few questionsbook reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat ClarkeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=We've been impressed by both Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Entangled The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Cat ClarkeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|EntangledThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and [[Torn by Cat Clarke|Torn]] by Cat Clarke, so we enticed her she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into the office to ask her a few questionsBookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marc NashComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=We really enjoyed Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the collection portrayal of [[52FF by Marc Nash|flash fiction]] by Marc Nash good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it was may not be a real pleasure great thought to chat bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to him when he popped into Bookbag Towersdwell 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 Margie GelbwasserGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=We found Margie GelbwasserGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Pieces of Us by Margie Gelbwasser|Pieces of Ushttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] to be one of the most disturbing YA books we've ever read, but it was incredibly well-written. We couldn't pass up the opportunity to find out a bit more about this talented author£42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Hello! How are things? Read anything good lately? Since we last wrote, Bookbag has had its 6th birthday. We can hardly believe In this strangest of years we've been around that long, but when we look at delighted by the site self-published books we can see it's true. We've posted almost seven thousand reviews. Seven thousand! We've chased after more than a hundred authors, waving our interviewing notepads. The authors even turned around read and talked to us! Gosh. So we'd like to say a big thank you to the authors, the publishers and especially our reviewers for helping us turn a little acorn of an idea into a big oak tree of a website. And of course wethey're saving all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the biggest thank you of all to you, our readerssame genres. If you hadn't come, we We really couldn't have done narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of iteleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author... 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 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=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 superChoosing the top ten self-duper festive season? Was it busy-busy-busy or laid-back and relaxed? Did you receive nice presents? More importantly, were any of them published books? 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 final top ten 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 in Bedford Square. The first is on 31st January and features two Bookbag favourites, [[:Category:Stephen Kelman|Stephen Kelman]] and [[:Category:Nick Lake|Nick Lake]]. You can find out more - and sign up to attend - alphabetical order by looking at the [http://pagesauthor.bloomsbury.com/bloomsburyinstitute website]. What a great initiative!
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|title=Cliff McNish James Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Hunting GroundDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Cliff McNish, author One of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped in to Bookbag Towers to talk to us about ghosts. We're ''almost'' convinced: see what the finest storytellers 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 book.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne-Marie Conway|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers we've really enjoyed [[Phoebe Finds Her Voice (Star Makers Club) by Anne-Marie Conway|Phoebe Finds Her Voice]] and [[Star Makers Club: Polly Plays Her Part by Anne-Marie Conway|Polly Plays Her Part]] from Anne-Marie Conway's Star Makers Club series. We couldn't resist the opportunity to ask her a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2011 Newsletter|summary=Well, world news isn't exactly encouraging, is it? Everywhere a crisis. It's times like these when books become even more important. They give us the chance to escape the misery for a while and indulge in a bit never heard of escapism. And, with a cash-strapped Christmas coming up for many of us, books also make great value presents that won't break the bank. With this who died 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]] September 2018 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 age 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 general58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ellie IrvingMelissa Leet|summary=We really enjoyed Ellie Irving's Sue was impressed when she read [[For the Record Landslide by Ellie IrvingMelissa Leet|For the RecordLandslide]], an engaging story full of the best kind of English eccentrics trying by Melissa Leet and was surprised to save their Jersey village from the bulldozersfind that it was a debut novel. It's charming and fun - just like Ellie herself!She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped 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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|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 questionswhen they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Martin KingGabe Riggs|summary=We were rather taken by Martin King's debut novel Luke thought that [[Jack Hunter - Secret of the King Punk Love Foucault by Martin King|Jack Hunter - Secret of the KingGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and the opportunity to chat to him was too good to miss.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2011 Newsletter|summary=Hello fellow bibliophiles! It hasn't been visceral read that illuminates and educates with a very nice monthstrong voice and clear, has it? Global financial meltdowncapable prose. Again. London burning. Real life has just been too depressing for words. Thank heavens for books and There was a bit of escapismlot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lydia Ola TaiwoSandra Aragona|summary=We were shocked Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[A Broken ChildhoodSorting the Priorities: A True Story of Abuse Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Lydia Ola TaiwoSandra Aragona|to readautobiography]] about how little Ola's childhood was literally broken of life as she moved from a happy foster home to live with her abusive and neglectful bioloigical parentsdiplomatic spouse. She's now an amazingly balanced person and we were delighted There was a lot that she wanted to take the opportunity to find out how she came through her experiences with so little bitternessask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie MartinK J Lawrence|summary= Here at Bookbag we enjoyed Sue was delighted when she read [[Burglar Boy The Cossack by Jackie MartinK J Lawrence|Burglar BoyThe Cossack]], a positive and uplifting story about a boy with a good heart but as it restored her faith in the worst of circumstancesthriller genre. It was good to have When the opportunit author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to talk chat to Jackie Martin.us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex WoolfStuart Burrell|summary=Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The second volume Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of the futuristic , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man''Chronoshpere'' series sees the heroes learn more s Journey to, and Recollections of where they're spending their time, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-suspended livesgood read. We were keen She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to take the opportunity chat to ask Alex Woolf a few questionsus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Charlotte FrostWes Stuart|summary=An upLuke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-to-date biography written science fiction which blends themes of Sir William Knighton has been long-overdue innocence and we're delighted to have been able to chat to Charlotte Frost about the work that went into writing her growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Sir William Knighton: The Strange Career of a Regency Physician My Name is Sam by Charlotte FrostWes Stuart|bookMy Name is Sam]]and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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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.}} {{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 to hear that there was a bit of a story behind 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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