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|title=Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2012Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=With eight great We've seen some really good self-published books on the longlist wethis year: they're looking forward to finding up there with the winner best of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, in Novemberalphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry WellsJeffrey Dunn|summary=We were very impressed by Gerry Wells' Jill enjoyed [[Kicking the Hornets' Nest Radio Free Olympia by Gerry WellsJeffrey Dunn|book of short storiesRadio Free Olympia]] based on his experiences , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of crewing a Sherman tank in WWIIecology, folklore, love and loss. Chatting to him She didn't think it was too good an opportunity to missthe easiest read, but a rewarding 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 universe, with its dark comedy and glossy plotReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. He wanted us Not only does it expose you to think about who we would be in an alternate reality when he popped in new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see usthem used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie Guerra|summary=We reviewedWith the rise of language learning apps, and really enjoyedsuch as Promova, Stephanie Guerra's [[Torn by Stephanie Guerra|Torn]] earlier this year. She was kind enough many people have turned to technology to do this interview for usimprove their vocabulary. }} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Allan Hendry|summary=We enjoyed [[End Game by Allan Hendry]]However, reading remains a fasttried-paced and action-packed eco-thriller to make you think exactly where we're going - and who is likely to do something about it. We had quite a few questions true method that has been used for the author when he popped in to see uscenturies.
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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 re all set to what looked like an exciting new series. We couldn't resist having a chat 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 the UK, 8 made re essentially picking 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, don't When you think?!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Francis Bennett|summary=We loved [[The Crabber Stories by Francis Bennett|The Crabber Stories]]- a book of coming-of-age short stories set on Long Island in the nineteen-fifties - 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 sent your [[Life According tohttps://blog.reedsy.. Alice B. Lovely by Karen McCombie|Life According com/guide/how-to... Alice B. Lovely]] so it was -write-a real pleasure to ask her a few questions.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniela Sacerdoti|summary=We liked [[Dreams (Sarah Midnight Trilogy) by Daniela Sacerdoti]-query-letter/ query letters], the start to a new teen paranormal series and had a few questions we wanted to ask the author.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne Allen|summary=We really enjoyed [[Dangerous Waters: Mystery, Loss and Love on the Island of Guernsey by Anne Allen|Dangerous Waters: Mysterystarted getting responses, Loss and Love on these tips will help you choose the Island of Guernsey]] so we had plenty we wanted to talk about when author Anne Allen popped in to see us at Bookbag Towersright 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=Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here at Bookbag we were blown away by Linda Newbery's latest book [[The Treasure House by Linda Newbery|The Treasure House]] and we couldn't wait are the most important things you need to hear know about the inspiration behind the storyit.
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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]] and couldn't wait . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to hear more about Barbara's fascination with the ''smell'' . There are a lot of Tudor life.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2012 Newsletter|summary=Hello! Is the weather doing weird things around your way? At Bookbag Towerspossible reasons for this, the weather just can't make up its mind. It's bitterly cold one day and sunshine warm the next. Itit's playing havoc with our wardrobe choices. Sigh. One piece of bookish news something that caught our eye this month was about you might be able to approach in a $20m fund launched by audiobook Audible. Authors signing up to its program will benefit financially number of ways if they use social media you want to promote their workmake sure that you are getting back into reading again. 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 for every audiobook sold through either Audible or iTunes. A dig at Kindle, we wonder? It's not as though authors aren't already using social media. 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 year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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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 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 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=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Maudie SmithMelissa Leet|summary=We were completely blown away Sue was impressed when we she read [[Opal Moonbaby Landslide by Maudie SmithMelissa Leet|Opal MoonbabyLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and we were sure was surprised to find that it was going to be great fun when Maudie Smith came in to talk to us and as Opal would have said, we a debut novel. She had quite a balloonfew questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Cliff McNish Talks To Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag About The Hunting Groundabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Cliff McNish, author of [[The Hunting Ground by Cliff McNish|The Hunting Ground]] popped in to Bookbag Towers to talk Every child has a right to us about ghosts. We're ''almost'' convinced: see what you think!medical care
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne-Marie ConwayDaniel Peltz|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers weSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building''ve really enjoyed [[Phoebe Finds Her Voice (Star Makers Club) , but was surprised by Anne-Marie Conway|Phoebe Finds Her Voice]] and just how compelling she found [[Star Makers Club: Polly Plays Her Part The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Anne-Marie ConwayDaniel Peltz|Polly Plays Her PartThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] from Anne-Marie Conway's Star Makers Club series. We couldn't resist the opportunity There was a lot to ask her a few questionschat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2011 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Well, world news isn't exactly encouraging, is it? Everywhere a crisis. It's times like these when Choosing the top ten self-published books become even more important. They give us we read in 2017 was one of the chance to escape the misery for a while toughest jobs we did all year and indulge in involved a bit 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 in mind, we've collected some deal of our favourite books from 2011 as recommendations for Christmas giftsdiscussion. We think it has something for everyone - including a [[Amazon Kindle|Kindle]] for those who aren Here't quite boracic. Take a [[Christmas Gift Recommendations 2011|look]] at s our list if you're final top ten in need of ideasalphabetical order by author.. We've also updated our [[Amazon Kindle|review]] of the Kindle to include the lovely new dinky version.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Pauline FiskChit Dubey|summary=Pauline has produced a reissue of her Smarties Prize-winning Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Midnight Blue 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Pauline Fisk|Midnight BlueChit Dubey]] for Kindle herself. It has a gorgeous new cover image and lots as it chimed with her personal view of interesting stuff about the various inspirations that led her to write the booklife. We were lucky enough She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Pauline about the book, the reissue and about writing in generalus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keren DavidElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary= Keren DavidPeter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he's latest book is something of a departure - although she tells us that there are similarities. We d ever read and he couldn't resist asking her authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questionswhen they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2011 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary=Happy autumn, fellow bookworms! How goes it? Did you cope well in during the mini Indian summer at the start of the month? It came as such a shock to Jill Luke thought that she almost got the vapours. Short-sleeved t-shirts? In October? ''October?!''Thankfully, her sanity was saved by some jolly good young adult fiction making its way onto bookshelves near you. Well, after all the fuss about the ''dumbing down'' of the [[Man Booker Prize 2011|BookerPunk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] in 2011was an intense, can you believe they decided to give to the man who's made emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a career of writing about the chattering classes? You really can't help but laughstrong voice and clear, can you?! Anyway, we're happycapable prose. We loved [[The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes]] and if you haven't read it yet, you should put it on your list There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Paul Stewart And Chris RiddellSandra Aragona|summary= Linda Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Muddle Earth Too Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Paul Stewart and Chris RiddellSandra Aragona|Muddle Earth Tooautobiography]] and the chance to chat to the authors of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was just too good a lot that she wanted to miss.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2011 Newsletter|summary=Hello, hello, hello! The [[Man Booker Prize 2011|Booker shortlist]] is out. We've reviewed them all, so if you've missed any, now's your chance to catch up. We think it's too close to call the eventual winnerask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers. What do you think?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan TitchmarshK J Lawrence|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 delighted when she read [[The Haunting Cossack by Alan TitchmarshK J Lawrence|latest bookThe Cossack]] was published.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Man Booker Prize 2011|summary=Thirteen books on the longlist with the shortlist announced on 6 September and as it restored her faith in the winner declared on 18 Octoberthriller genre. Who's your money on?When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title= The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Hayley LongStuart Burrell|summary=Here at Bookbag weSue found Start Burrell're really enjoying s book [[Twelve Times To The Max:CategoryOne Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max:Hayley Long|Hayley LongOne Man'sJourney to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] Lottie Biggs booksan inspiring, so we couldn't pass up the chance feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask her a few questionsus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Martin KingWes Stuart|summary=We were rather taken by Martin King's debut novel Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Jack Hunter - Secret of the King My Name is Sam by Martin KingWes Stuart|Jack Hunter - Secret of the KingMy Name is Sam]] and the opportunity he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag 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 TaiwoB C R Fegan|summary=We were shocked Sue giggled like a child when she read [[A Broken Childhood: A True Story of Abuse Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Lydia Ola Taiwo|to readB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] about how little Ola: it's childhood was literally broken as she moved from a happy foster home to live good story with her abusive and neglectful bioloigical parentssome valuable lessons. She's now an amazingly balanced person and we were delighted It was a real pleasure to take the opportunity chat to find out how she came through her experiences with so little bitternesswriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie MartinAnnie Ingram|summary= Here at Bookbag we enjoyed 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 [[Burglar Boy Conversations with Kammie by Jackie MartinAnnie Ingram|Burglar Boybook]], a positive and uplifting story about a boy with a good heart but in the worst of circumstances. It There was good a lot to have the opportunit talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to talk chat to Jackie Martinus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex WoolfStephan Santiago|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 Ani was quietly moved by [[White Crow Returning Home by Marcus SedgwickStephan Santiago|White CrowReturning Home]] on the money? The Carnegie judges disagreed!and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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