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|category=commentslists|title=Phil Earle Talks To Bookbag About Book CoversTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Phil Earle thought that he knew about We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the perfect cover for his bookbest of traditional publishing. Here's our top ten, until the booksellers told him otherwisein alphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Will HillJeffrey Dunn|summary=Robert gave five stars to teen novel Jill enjoyed [[Department 19: Battle Lines Radio Free Olympia by Will HillJeffrey Dunn|Department 19: Battle LinesRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and he had quite loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for author Will Hill when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide
|summary=Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To SJ GriffinBest Practices|summary=Jill thought that [[The Vanguard by SJ Griffin]] was an enjoyable post-catastrophe mystery thriller with enough twists Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and turns their meanings, but it also allows you to shake a stick at with a supersee them used in context, unexpected ending which is essential for understanding and absorbing charactersusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. She However, reading remains a tried-and SJ had plenty to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Graham Thomas3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Maria & The Devil by Graham Thomas]]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. ItGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a dark revenge fantasy with a western flavour in which themes number of revengemisconceptions about what they do, strong storytelling and evocative descriptions of landscape and setting combine so I'm hoping to create a thoroughly enjoyable read. There was planty to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Janine A SouthardConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Queen & Commander (A Hive Queen Novel) The Lensky Connection by Janine A SouthardConrad Delacroix|Queen & CommanderThe Lensky Connection]] by Janine A Southard was an enjoyable space opera and , a fun read with plenty of potential to take the disparate central characters furtherthriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for Janine author Conrad Delacroix when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Laura JarrattTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Robert loved [[By Any Other Name by Laura Jarratt]] We're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and thought it just as good as her debut [[Skin deep we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by Laura Jarratt|Skin Deep]], so he was delighted when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mac Carty3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Sue found If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Vagaries Of Swing (Footprints on https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the Margate Sands of Time) by Mac Carty]] thought provoking person responsible for presenting and she loved marketing your book to the humourworld, this is no easy task. There was quite When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a lot she wanted to discuss with -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersright person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Mark LinganeMost Important Things to Know|summary=Ani really enjoyed Mark Lingane's genre-busting novel [[Beyond Belief by Mark Lingane|Beyond Belief]] and she had quite Lolita, a few questions for him when he popped into Bookbag Towershighly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Luisa PlajaCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=One of our favourite authors, [[:Category:Luisa Plaja|Luisa Plaja]] has The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been involved debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in something theaters has received a rather excitingintriguing review. She popped in to bookbag Towers Keep reading to tell us all about itfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren OliverHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Robert thought that [[Requiem by Lauren Oliver]] was an absolutely stunning read Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and explain to children the best in the Delirium trilogy. As you can imagine they had a lot to chat about when Lauren popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin HugglerFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Ani was If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger'verys View:What it'' impressed when she read [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Hugglers like to be a reviewer|literature]] . 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 there was it's something that you might be able to approach in a great deal number of ways if you want to discuss when he popped make sure that you are getting back into Bookbag Towersreading again. But one of the most important parts of this 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 Gail CarrigerGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Robert enjoyed YA novel Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Etiquette and Espionage Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Gail Carriger|Etiquette Gerry Brown and EspionageRandall S Peterson]] by Gail Carriger, famed for her adult . [[SoullessIt's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: The Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger|Parasol Protectorate]] series people's lives and he was keen to chat livelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to her when she popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2013 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Oh, oh, ohWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point. OH! It is March. And it is snowing. What is ) but this year we're going on? Snow, fun though to have to make it isa baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, does not belong in Marchalphabetical order, by author. Daffodils belong in March. Where are the daffodils? Meh. Snow aside, how are you?
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|title=How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market
|summary=Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
If you’re looking for ways to freshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|category=listsinterviews|title=The CILIP Carnegie Medal 2013Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=We've reviewed the books on the shortlist. Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The winner will be announced at an afternoon ceremony at Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the Natural History Museum on Wednesday 19 June 2013authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Joe Craig Talks To Bookbag About Words, Death and DilemmasComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Joe Craig popped ito Bookbag Towers Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to tell us alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'What I’m thinking when I think I’m learning about my audiences (but I’m probably . While it may not)'!be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit 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 Antony WoottenGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that [[Grown-ups Can't be Friends with Dragons by Antony Wootten]] was the perfect book for the child who struggles with childhood and can't seem to do anything right. It's not just a good story - there's a subtle message that life will improvefree digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book. Sue had quite a few questions for Antony when he popped into Bookbag Towers
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|title=Romantic Novel of the Year 2013Top Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=When In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the categary winners were announced on 26 February [[:Category:Sophie Kinsella|Sophie Kinsella]] was awarded a lifetime achievement award for self-published books we've read and they'her continued contribution to re all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the wordl of romantic fictionsame genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author.. The five category winners compete for the overall prize which will be announced at the RNA summer party on 16 May.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Marie-Louise JensenOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Robert thought that Sue was so impressed by [[Smuggler's Kiss The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Marie-Louise Jensen|Smuggler's KissOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was an excellent historical adventure with that she wished that she had a feisty, resourceful narrator and a wonderful supporting castgood business idea of her own so that she could use the book. He Perhaps that was what she was keen to chat to author Marie-Louise Jensen talking about when she Olga and Allen popped into Boobag Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Holly SmaleAndrew Hampshire|summary=Robert enjoyed Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Geek Girl Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Holly SmaleAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and he Sue had plenty of questions for her a lot to chat about when she popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Daniela Sacerdoti Talks To Bookbag About Her Love Of ReadingStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Robert was impressed when he read [[Dreams (Sarah Midnight Trilogy) by Daniela Sacerdoti|Dreams]]In every generation, the first of the Sarah Midnight Trilogy by Daniela Sacerdoti and we were delighted she popped ito Bookbag Towers to tell us about her love of readingthere are kids who become bullies.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2013 Newsletter|summary=Here's a fun piece of book-related newsThey bully their siblings, neighbor kids, especially for those of you living in the capitaland their classmates. On the 24th March the National Literacy Trust is organising the first ever UK Fun Run They seem to believe that other kids look up to be run exclusively for an educational or literacy focussed charity. The race will take place in London’s Victoria Park them and begin at 11amrespect them. With a ''Where’s Wally?'' theme they That is self-delusion, as most adults are hoping to attract a wide range of participantsaware, young and old, from but kids don't have the book-loving community. 1 in 6 adults in the UK have poor literacy which impacts their standard of living, independence experience to properly judge what is respect and mental wellbeing, so you can see it's a really great cause. Find out more [http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/support/fundraising_and_events/fun_run here]what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To J E RyderHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Sue hadn't really intended The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to stay up until four o'clock go that far back in the morning reading [[Blood Pool by J E Ryder]] but once she got into the story she ''had'' time to know what happened next. When J E Ryder popped see huge developments in to Bookbag Towers Sue had quite a few questions for hertechnology.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Patricia Watkins|summary=Sue thoroughly enjoyed [[The Wayward Gentleman: John Theophilus Potter and For example, the Town of Haverfordwest by Patricia Watkins|The Wayward Gentleman: John Theophilus Potter and the Town smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of Haverfordwest]] and she was delighted when author Patricia Watkins popped into Bookbag Towerstouch.
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|title=Paula Weston Talks To Bookbag About Her Dream Dinner Party5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=We were very impressed by [[Shadows by Paula Weston]]Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, a book that promises thrilling plotsfrom improving the efficiency of simple, chemistry between the sassy lead characters and action and delivers. When she mentioned her dinner party we ''had'' basic tasks to helping to know who's been invitedsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Laura LamA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Robert thought that Laura LamAre you running out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can's [[Pantomime by Laura Lam|Pantomime]] was nearly as impossible to review as it was to put down and that this enthralling fantasy was a stunning debut. t go out? We 've come up with a baker'had'' s dozen of books to have a chat with Lauragive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Arthur PlotnikTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Robert thought that [[Better Than Great by Arthur Plotnik]] was truly better than great We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and a fifty-carat, finger-lickingthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-fabulous book which flies published books in the face of mediocritysame genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year'had'' to chat to the s top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=Annabel Pitcher Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About Her New Year Resolutions5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=We fell for Annabel Pitcher when we read [[My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher|My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece]] and we knew that she was one of our favourite authors when we finished [[Ketchup Clouds by Annabel Pitcher|Ketchup Clouds]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to keep us in mind. She popped into Bookbag Towers to tell Desiree Villena gives us about her New Year resolutionsfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Natasha FarrantMelanie Martin|summary=We loved |summary=In [[The Things We Did for War and Love : A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Natasha FarrantMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] so there was lots Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to chat her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Eve Ainsworthimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Jill's cheeks ''ached'' when she read [[The Blog of Maisy Malone by Eve Ainsworth|The Blog of Maisy Malone]], so we were really looking forward Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to a chat with her when she popped into Bookbag Towersaffect the publishing industry - and the wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R Julian Cox|summary=Sue was impressed when she read R Julian Cox’s eco-thriller [[Shadow on the Sun 8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by R Julian Cox|SHADOW ON THE SUN]], an elegant conflation of fact and fiction which kept her on the edge of her seat. She and Julian had quite a few things to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Damian O'BrienJessica Jarlvi|summary=Words have long fascinated Zoë and after reading [[If Houses Why Not Mouses? by Damian OEver felt that you'Brien]] she had quite ve hit a few questions to ask the author when he called in to Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Guy Booth|summary=Sue realised that [[The Arthur Moreau Story by Guy Booth|The Arthur Moreau Story]] by Guy Booth could be read on two levels - and that both were terrifying. When Guy popped in to Bookbag Towers there were questions to which we needed answers!
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|title=Nefertaru's Story by Deborah WhiteGreg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=This is the story of Nefertaru, a dancer Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and priestess at the temple of Sekhmet in Ancient Egyptian times. She appears briefly in both [[Wickedness by Deborah White|Wickedness]] and [[Deceit by Deborah White|Deceit]] but is at the heart of the plot of both novels. Sekhmet was the divine consort of the god Ptah, who in later Ancient Egyptian history became merged with the god Thoth.''Brave New World''?
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|title=Richard and Judy Book Club Spring 2013Top Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Richard and Judy have chosen some very good Choosing the top ten self-published books for us - now we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just want spring to hurry up and arrive!how good some self-published books are. Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Rosanne LicataBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill thought that [[Blood Bonds: The Caravan by Rosanne Licata]] was enchantingOne of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, romantic and a multi-faceted story. There was plenty to chat about when Roseanne popped into Bookbag Towerswho died in September 2018 at the age of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andy BriggsMelissa Leet|summary=We're really pleased to present an interview with Andy Briggs, author of the excellent Sue was impressed when she read [[Rise of the Heroes (Hero.Com) Landslide by Andy BriggsMelissa Leet|Hero.comLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and [[Council of Evil (Villainwas surprised to find that it was a debut novel.Net) by Andy Briggs|Villain She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.net]] series and of the superb [[Tarzan: The Greystoke Legacy by Andy Briggs|Tarzan reboot]] (we can't wait for book 3 in February!) amongst his many other talents!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Abi Silver Talks To Patrick Kingsley|summary=We loved [[How To Be Danish: From Lego to Lund. A Short Introduction to the State of Denmark by Patrick Kingsley]] and when he popped into Bookbag Towers there were quite a few questions we wanted answering!}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To HM CastorAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=''We loved HM Castorcould definitely make a flying car – but that's [[VIII by HM Castor|VIII]] - not the story of Henry VIII hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and we were fascinated by what she had to tell us when she popped into Bookbag Towers. quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To A K HillDaniel Peltz|summary=We were quietly impressed Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[A Mediocre Man The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by A K HillDaniel Peltz|A Mediocre ManThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and particularly by the way that it touched on so much which is wrong with our world without ever being depressing. When There was a lot to chat about when author A K Hill Daniel Peltz popped in to into Bookbag Towers we had quite a few questions for him.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2012 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi, hello and welcome! The dreaded Christmas shopping season is rapidly approaching. In fact, by Choosing the time this newsletter goes out, you'll probably be stuck top ten self-published books we read in already. So 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we'll say what we say to you every did all year: don't forget to buy at least one person at least one book! If you're stuck for ideas, you could always look at our [http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/indexand involved a great deal of discussion.php?title=Category:Lists lists] section. You Here'll find many of s our favourites, all organised final top ten in a way that makes it easy to find a good book for any recipient, no matter their age or interestsalphabetical order by author. We hope you find great gifts for everyone on your list - literary or not - and that you receive some great gifts yourself. And we also hope that the entire shopping experience doesn't make you lose the will to live.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stefan BachmannChit Dubey|summary=Three years ago a young man emailed to ask if he could review for us. Normally we wouldn't have considered him - he Sue was fifteen and we don't like putting commercial pressures on people who are still at school. He lived in Zurich and we don't post books outside the UK. There was just one thing that we couldn't pass. He wrote like an angel and over the course of a year Stefan gave us some quietly impressed when she read [[21 Doors to Happiness:Category:Reviewed Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Stefan Bachmann|wonderful reviewsChit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. We're not surprised that he has a deal with a major publisher but we are She was delighted and we certainly were not going when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to pass the chance chat to ask Stefan a few questionsus.
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|title=Savita Kalhan Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The Long Weekend – The Unused QuoteKing's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=We were impressed by [[The Long Weekend by Savita Kalhan|The Long Weekend]] and Savita had an interesting story for Melita Thomas tell us when she popped into Bookbag Towers.that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Louisa Reid The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About All Kinds Of NastyElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=We Peter thought that [[Black Heart Blue The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Louisa ReidElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|Black Heart BlueThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was incredibly powerful the best book on leadership he'd ever read and more than he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a little bit frightening. Louisa Reid popped into few questions when they came to Bookbag Tower Towers to chat to tell us about ''All Things Nasty''.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cath CrowleyGabe Riggs|summary=This has been an incredible year for YA contemporary books, and James would be hard-pressed to choose his favourite. A strong contender, though, would be the long-awaited UK release of Cath Crowley's Luke thought that [[Graffiti Moon Punk Love Foucault by Cath Crowley|Graffiti MoonGabe Riggs]], was an enchanting story of one incredible night. It's lyricalintense, romanticemotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, and full of wonderful characterscapable prose. He There was absolutely thrilled a lot to be able talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to talk chat to Cath Crowley about it!us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Danaan ElderhillSandra Aragona|summary=Danaan Elderhill brought a little magic into our lives with her book Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Magic Book of Cookery Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Danaan ElderhillSandra Aragona|The Magic Book of Cookeryautobiography]]of life as a diplomatic spouse. We had quite There was a few questions for her lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adam HamdyK J Lawrence|summary=Sue was delighted when she read [[Battalion The Cossack by Adam HamdyK J Lawrence|BattalionThe Cossack]] is an action-packed adventure set some twenty yeas into as it restored her faith in the futurethriller genre. It's a thriller in When the true sense of the word and we'd only just caught our breaths after finishing the book when author Adam Hamdy , K J Lawrence, popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2012 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stuart Burrell|summary=Woohoo! JillSue found Start Burrell's personal favourite, book [[Bring up the Bodies Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Hilary MantelStuart Burrell|Bring up the Bodies]] won this yearTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's [[Man Booker Prize 2012|Booker Prize]], making Hilary Mantel the first woman AND the first Briton Journey to win twice. We are very happy about that, as we are about Mantel's rehabilitation of Thomas Cromwell. Which and Recollections of the shortlist would you have chosen? And now, we suppose, thoughts will turn to Christmas. Will you be buying books as gifts? How about a [[Amazon Kindle|KindleSetting Twelve Verified World Records]]? The Kindle Fire is out later this monthan inspiring, feel-good read. Are you going She wanted to buy one? We're still thinking about it but will let you know what we think if and more when we plump for one. You let Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us know, too. We'd be interested to hear your views.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Luisa Plaja Talks To Bookbag About Contemporary Series for Young Adults|summary=When I read this great post about series at [http://www.yacontemporary.com/2012/09/where-are-ya-contemporary-series.html YA Contemporary], my first thought was, ''But I have shelves full of YA contemporary series! Surely there are lots of memorable ones still being published?''
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rob KeeleyWes Stuart|summary=Last year we were delighted by Rob Keeley's [[The Alien in Luke enjoyed the Garage combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and Other Stories by Rob Keeley|first collection]] growth with some well depicted moments of short stories. This year it was a real pleasure to read horror in [[The (Fairly) Magic Show and Other Stories My Name is Sam by Rob KeeleyWes Stuart|The (Fairly) Magic Show and Other StoriesMy Name is Sam]]. We and he had quite a few questions to ask him for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie BurgisB C R Fegan|summary=We've been thrilled by Stephanie Burgis' ''Magick'' series and delighted that Sue giggled like a child when she was able to find the time to pop into Bookbag Towers to have a chat with us.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Keren David Talks To Bookbag About Choosing Archie Stone As The Narrator Of Another Life|summary=It's always fascinating to find out what makes an author write a book in a particular way. We've loved Keren David's series about Ty Lewis since we first read [[When I Was Joe by Keren David|When I Was Joe]] so the opportunity to chat to her about Henry and the [[Another Life Hidden Treasure by Keren David|third bookB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] in the series was not one we were prepared to miss.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2012 Newsletter|summary=Hello, hi, how are you? Suffering from Olympic and Paralympic withdrawal? We are. What was your favourite moment? We had so many, we simply couldn: it't pick just one. And even for bookworms like the team at Bookbag Towers, s a summer of sport was a welcome complement to reading. But we are back to normal service now. And to that end, we've been perusing the Booker the shortilist. You can find all it [[Man Booker Prize 2012|here]], together good story with all the titles on the longlistsome valuable lessons. It's too close to call was a winner, but you're sure real pleasure to find something you want chat to readwriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers. Take a look!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David CroydonAnnie Ingram|summary=Back in the eighties David Croydon Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was one of the founders something of a sales promotion agency and 'The Unprincipled' tells the story of the twelve years from the agency's founding through to its salerelief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. We've thought long She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and hard about finding just one word to describe the has shared them with us in her [[Conversations with Kammie by Annie Ingram|book but we really can't do better than 'scurrilous']]. You're best not suggesting that we can have more than one word! When David There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us we had quite a few questions which we felt needed an answer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jackie MarchantStephan Santiago|summary=This is a very special day for Robert James, because it's his first ever double interview! He approached Jackie Marchant, who helped put Dougal Trump's 'scribblings' together to form the wonderful Ani was quietly moved by [[I'm Dougal Trump... and it's not my fault! Returning Home by Dougal TrumpStephan Santiago|I'm Dougal Trump... And It's Not My FaultReturning Home]] in the hope of getting an interview with her. Not only did and there were several points she accept, she also introduced him wanted to the boy who some people are calling 'a modern day William Brown' and discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he was kind enough popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to also answer some questionsus. I hope you enjoy their answers as much as he did!
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