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|title=Man Booker Prize 2013Top Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=The longlist was announced on 23 JulyWe've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the best of traditional publishing. The shortlist is Here's our top ten, in the diary for 10 September and the winner will be announced on 15 Octoberalphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David CanningJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue Jill enjoyed [[Out of the Clouds of Deceit Radio Free Olympia by David CanningJeffrey Dunn|Out of the Clouds of DeceitRadio Free Olympia]] despite the fact that she doesn, a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't usaully like reading military fiction. She and author David Canning had quite think it was the easiest read, but a lot to chat about when he popped in to see usrewarding one.
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|title=Mairi Kidd Talks How To Bookbag About Write a Fantasy Novel: The Founding Of Barrington StokeFull Guide|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers we love books 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 reading heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and it horrifys backgrounds. It allows us that many children can't share that love because they suffer from dyslexia. To celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the founding of Barrington Stoketo explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, MD Mairi Kidd popped in to tell us how it all beganwithout leaving our homes.}}
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|title=Emily Diamand Talks To Bookbag About how scary should it be?How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=We loved Emily Diamand's [[Ways To See a Ghost by Emily Diamand|Ways To See a Ghost]] Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and when we plucked up the courage their meanings, but it also allows you to peep out from under see them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. With the covers we were fascinated rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to hear what Emily had technology to say about how scary children's fiction should beimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Jillian Larkin Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About The FlappersGhostwriters|summary=Robert was very impressed by ''The Flappers'', but he was keen to find out how Jillian Larkin felt How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the series publishing industry (both self- and what she had planned for traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the futurePierce Brosnan film.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2013 Newsletter|summary=HiGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, hello, how it's no surprise that there are you? We have exciting news! Bookbag reviewer Robin Stevens has signed a deal with Random House for three books number of misconceptions about a children's detective agency. Hooray! Robin has a day job working for Orion Childrenwhat they do, so I's Books. She writes [[:Category:Reviewed by Robin Stevens|reviews]] for us and an interesting [http://redbreastedbird.blogspot.co.uk/ blog]. And she writes novels too! What a woman. Where does she find the time? Seriously - congratulations m hoping to Robin. The deal is richly deservedclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Simon PontConrad Delacroix|summary=Before she started Sue really enjoyed [[Remember to Breathe The Lensky Connection by Simon PontConrad Delacroix|Remember to BreatheThe Lensky Connection]] Sue wondered if it was going to be the sort of book she would enjoy, but she loved it and a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Simon Pont Conrad Delacroix when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom ClempsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Robert thought that [[One Seriously Messed-Up Weekend: In We're constantly amazed at the quality of the Otherwise Unself-Messed-Up Life of Jack Samsonite by Tom Clempson]] was rude published books which come our way and crudewe've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, but seriously funny and recommended reading - as long as you're not on public transport!in alphabetical order, by author:
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|title=Dan Smith talks to Bookbag about Paper Movies3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Jill was mightily impressed by Dan SmithIf you's debut re all set to publish your novel for young people, it might be time to [[My Friend https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the Enemy by Dan Smith|My Friend person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the Enemy]] and loved Dan's YouTube videos about it. Hereworld, he tells us about the making ofthis is no easy task.When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rick Yancey|summary=Robert thought that [[The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey|The 5th Wavecom/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]] was toughand started getting responses, brutal and completely gripping and he was delighted when author Rick Yancey popped in to see usthese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|title=Sophia Bennett Talks To Bookbag About Books She Loved When She Was A TeenagerLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Robert was blown away when he read [[You Don't Know Me by Sophia Bennett]] and they got chatting Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the most important things you need to know about books Sophia read when she was a teenagerit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Siobhan CurhamCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Robert thought that [[Shipwrecked by Siobhan Curham|Shipwrecked]] had brilliant charaterisation The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a really interesting settingrather intriguing review. He had a few questions when author Siobhan Curham popped into Bookbag Towers to chat Keep reading to usfind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2013 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Hi, hello and good reading to you. We'd just like to say Singapore Mathematics is a sad goodbye to Iain Banks, who died unique way of presenting this month, long before his timescience. He was two brilliant authors, Parents and we teachers will miss him. The [[The Desmond Elliott Prize for Debut Fiction Published in the UK 2013|Desmond Eilliott Prize]] shortlist is out. It's for debut fiction published in the UK in 2013 and we have reviewed all three books. Take a look. You should read all three - of course! - but [[The Panopticon by Jenni Fagan]] has a special place in a corner of Bookbag's heart. We defy you be able to read our review understand and fail explain to rush out and buy a copy!children the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Jackie Marchant Talks To Bookbag About Mice and Tarantulas - the things we do for researchFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Jackie If there is terrified one thing that a lot of spiders but with the boy-next-doorpeople could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger's View:Category:Dougal TrumpWhat it's like to be a reviewer|Dougal Trumpliterature]] she's just written [[I'm Dougal Trump . Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. . WhereThere are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's My Tarantula? by Dougal Trump|something that you might be able to approach in a book about tarantulas]]number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading 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 Ben MezrichGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Robert doesn't often say that a book should have been longer, but Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Straight Flush Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Ben Mezrich|Straight FlushGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was one . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of the rare exceptionscompany boards which are dysfunctional. There were quite a few questions he Sue wanted to ask Benknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sophia BennettTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=When Robert reviewed [[You DonWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we't Know Me ve been amazed by Sophia Bennett]] he 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...) but this year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't bring himself to say too much about it split them apart. Here they are, in case he gave any spoilersalphabetical order, by author... He did take the opportunity to chat to Sophia when she popped in to see us though!
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|title=Simon Packham Talks To Bookbag About ''Firewallers''How to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=One of Book reviews are a crucial tool for the highlights of reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the first few months growth of 2013 book review sites is promising for Robert was reading a new book by [[:Category:Simon Packham|Simon Packham]]readers, one of the most consistently excellent YA contemporary authors writing today. Firewallers is a fantastic read, so he was thrilled when Simon agreed saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to write make your mark as a guest post for usbook reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lynne ThomasGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jill thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Jelly CooperThe Independent Director in Society: Alien Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Lynne ThomasGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Jelly CooperThe Independent Director in Society: AlienOur current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a fun book about a teenager with special powers and she had a few questions several points she wanted to ask author Lynne Thomas discuss with the authors when she they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Katie McGarryComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Robert enjoyed [[Pushing Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the Limits by Katie McGarry]] portrayal of good; always winning and he was delighted when saving the author popped 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 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 see usdiscover 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 Steve ColeGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Here at Bookbag Towers weGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there're massive fans to Steve Cole and we thought his s a free digital [[Magic Ink by Steve Cole|latest https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] of this £42 book]] was just brilliant, but when we heard that Steve was popping in to chat to us we decided that we needed an expert to conduct the interview - eight-year-old Billy Young. Over to you, Billy!
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To O H RobssonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Sue thought that [[The Spark In this strangest of years we've been delighted by O H Robsson]] was a rewarding the self-published books we've read for those who like to get to know their characters and they're all books which compare well with traditionally- and that it was likely to tempt you into planning a holiday published books in western Norwaythe same genres. She had quite a few questions when 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 popped in to see us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clive LawtonOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill really enjoyed Sue was so impressed by [[Flowers From Fukushima The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Clive LawtonOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]], that she wished that she had a haunting story good business idea of two survivors in a Japanese post-disaster wastelandher own so that she could use the book. She and Clive ha a lot to talk Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andy RobbAndrew Hampshire|summary=Robert loved Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the live-action role playing in background. In [[GeekhoodCreating Value Through Technology: Mission Improbable Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Andy RobbAndrew Hampshire|GeekhoodCreating Value Through Technology: Mission ImprobableDiscover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and he how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had quite a few questions for author Andy Robblot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Emily Murdoch Talks To Bookbag About The Way To FairylandStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Emily Murdoch Talks To Bookbag About The Way To Fairyland|summary=Emily Murdoch talks In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to us about them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the tenuous balance between the head experience to properly judge what is respect and the heart for an authorwhat is merely fear.
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|title=Phil Earle Talks To Bookbag About Book CoversFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Phil Earle thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that he knew about far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the perfect cover smartphone has been around for his bookover 10 years now, until the booksellers told him otherwisebut if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Will Hill5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Robert gave five stars Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to teen novel [[Department 19: Battle Lines helping to solve advanced problems by Will Hill|Department 19: Battle Lines]] and he had quite a few questions for author Will Hill when he popped into Bookbag Towersquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2013 Newsletter|summary=It A Baker''still'' doesn't feel like spring, does it? A bright and breezy greeting is rather beyond us this month. We have gone into a slough s Dozen of despond about Books to Keep the weather - and the loss of most of the soft fruit that Kids Occupied When They Can''should'' have been coming from our gardens this summer. Meh.t Go Out On the upside, Granta have produced their list |summary= Are you running out of the best of young British novelists inspiration for what to do with the twenty-teens. You kids when they can see who they are [http://www.granta.com/Archive/123 't go out? here]. Do you agree We've come up with the choices? If not, who would have been your choices? Everyone on the list is getting a turn on Radio 4baker's [http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01s0f63 Book at Bedtime] at the moment. We don't listen at bedtime any more, but we always catch up on iPlayerdozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas. Gotsta love the good old interweb, aintcha?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To SJ GriffinTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[The Vanguard by SJ Griffin]] was an enjoyable postWe've seen some cracking self-catastrophe mystery thriller with enough twists published books this year and turns to shake a stick at they're all books which compare well with a super, unexpected ending and absorbing characterstraditionally-published books in the same genres. She We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and SJ had plenty to chat about when the here they are, in alphabetical order by author popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Graham ThomasBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill enjoyed [[Maria & The Devil by Graham Thomas]]. ItWriting a book review isn's t difficult, you know, but there are a dark revenge fantasy with a western flavour few things you need to keep us in which themes of revenge, strong storytelling and evocative descriptions of landscape and setting combine to create a thoroughly enjoyable readmind. There was planty to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag TowersDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Janine A SouthardMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[Queen & Commander (War and Love: A Hive Queen Novel) family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Janine Melanie Martin|War and Love: A Southard|Queen & Commanderfamily's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] by Janine A Southard was an enjoyable space opera and Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a fun highly compelling if occasionally shocking read with plenty of potential to take . Days after she finished the disparate central characters further. She book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had a few questions for Janine read and was delighted when she popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Laura Jarrattimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Robert loved [[By Any Other Name by Laura Jarratt]] Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and thought it just as good as her debut [[Skin deep by Laura Jarratt|Skin Deep]], so he was delighted when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mac Carty8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue found [[The Vagaries Of Swing (Footprints on the Margate Sands of Time) by Mac Carty]] thought provoking and she loved the humour. There was quite Ever felt that you've hit a lot she wanted to discuss brick wall with the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersyour writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Mark LinganeBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Ani really enjoyed Mark LinganeWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''s genre-busting novel [[Beyond Belief by Mark Lingane|Beyond Belief]] and she had quite a few questions for him when he popped into Bookbag Towers.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Luisa PlajaTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=One of our favourite authors, [[:Category:Luisa Plaja|Luisa Plaja]] has been involved Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in something rather exciting2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. She popped Here's our final top ten in to bookbag Towers to tell us all about italphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Lauren OliverBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Robert thought that [[Requiem by Lauren Oliver]] was an absolutely stunning read and One of the best finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the Delirium trilogy. As you can imagine they had a lot to chat about when Lauren popped into Bookbag Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin HugglerMelissa Leet|summary=Ani Sue was ''very'' impressed when she read [[Burden of the Desert Landslide by Justin HugglerMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and there was surprised to find that it was a great deal to discuss debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Gail Carrigerabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Robert enjoyed YA novel [[Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger|Etiquette and Espionage]] by Gail Carriger, famed for her adult [[Soulless: The Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger|Parasol Protectorate]] series and he was keen Every child has a right to chat to her when she popped into Bookbag Towers.medical care
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|title=Joe Craig Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About Words, Death and DilemmasA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Joe Craig popped ito Bookbag Towers to tell us 'What I’m thinking when I think I’m learning about my audiences ('We could definitely make a flying car – but I’m probably that's not)the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?''!: Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony WoottenDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue thought that wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Grown-ups Can't be Friends with Dragons The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Antony WoottenDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was the perfect book for the child who struggles with childhood and can't seem to do anything right. It's not just There was a good story - there's a subtle message that life will improve. Sue had quite a few questions for Antony lot to chat about when he author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Romantic Novel of the Year 2013Top Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=When Choosing the categary winners were announced on 26 February [[:Category:Sophie Kinsella|Sophie Kinsella]] top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was awarded one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a lifetime achievement award for ''her continued contribution to the wordl great deal of romantic fiction'discussion. Here's our final top ten 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 JensenChit Dubey|summary=Robert thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Smuggler's Kiss 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Marie-Louise Jensen|Smuggler's KissChit Dubey]] was an excellent historical adventure as it chimed with a feisty, resourceful narrator and a wonderful supporting casther personal view of life. He She was keen to chat to author Marie-Louise Jensen delighted when she Chit Dubey popped into Boobag Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Daniela Sacerdoti Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About Her Love Of ReadingThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Robert was impressed when he read [[Dreams (Sarah Midnight Trilogy) by Daniela Sacerdoti|Dreams]], the first of the Sarah Midnight Trilogy by Daniela Sacerdoti and we were delighted she popped ito Bookbag Towers to Melita Thomas tell us about her love of reading.that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=February 2013 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Here's a fun piece Peter thought that [[The Ten Golden Rules of book-related news, especially for those Leadership by Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of you living in Leadership]] was the capital. On the 24th March the National Literacy Trust is organising the first best book on leadership he'd ever UK Fun Run to be run exclusively for an educational or literacy focussed charity. The race will take place in London’s Victoria Park read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and begin at 11am. With Martin le Comte quite a ''Where’s Wally?'' theme few questions when they are hoping came to attract a wide range of participants, young and old, from the book-loving community. 1 in 6 adults in the UK have poor literacy which impacts their standard of living, independence 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]Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To J E RyderGabe Riggs|summary=Sue hadn't really intended to stay up until four o'clock in the morning reading Luke thought that [[Blood Pool Punk Love Foucault by J E RyderGabe Riggs]] but once she got into the story she ''had'' to know what happened nextwas an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. When J E Ryder There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped in to into Bookbag Towers Sue had quite a few questions for herto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Patricia WatkinsSandra Aragona|summary=Sue thoroughly enjoyed loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Wayward GentlemanSorting the Priorities: John Theophilus Potter Ambassadress and the Town of Haverfordwest Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Patricia WatkinsSandra Aragona|The Wayward Gentleman: John Theophilus Potter and the Town of Haverfordwestautobiography]] and of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she was delighted wanted to ask about when author Patricia Watkins Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Paula Weston The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Her Dream Dinner PartyK J Lawrence|summary=We were very impressed by Sue was delighted when she read [[Shadows The Cossack by Paula WestonK J Lawrence|The Cossack]], a book that promises thrilling plots, chemistry between as it restored her faith in the sassy lead characters and action and deliversthriller genre. When she mentioned her dinner party we ''the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had'' to know who's been invited.quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Laura LamStuart Burrell|summary=Robert thought that Laura LamSue found Start Burrell's book [[Pantomime Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Laura LamStuart Burrell|PantomimeTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was nearly as impossible to review as it was to put down and that this enthralling fantasy was a stunning debutan inspiring, feel-good read. We ''had'' She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to have a chat with Laurato us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Arthur PlotnikWes Stuart|summary=Robert thought that Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Better Than Great My Name is Sam by Arthur PlotnikWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was truly better than great and he had quite a fifty-carat, finger-licking-fabulous book which flies in the face of mediocrity. We ''had'' few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to the author.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2013 Newsletter|summary=Hi! Hello! Happy New Year! We hope you had a marvellous festive season, weren't in trouble with floods and are about to be happily snowballing rather than in trouble with the white stuffus. We have some great news!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Natasha FarrantB C R Fegan|summary=We loved Sue giggled like a child when she read [[The Things We Did for Love Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Natasha FarrantB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] so there : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was lots a real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Eve AinsworthAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill's cheeks ''ached'' Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when she read Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[The Blog of Maisy Malone Conversations with Kammie by Eve AinsworthAnnie Ingram|The Blog of Maisy Malonebook]], so we were really looking forward . There was a lot to a chat with her talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R Julian CoxStephan Santiago|summary=Sue Ani was impressed when she read R Julian Cox’s eco-thriller quietly moved by [[Shadow on the Sun Returning Home by R Julian CoxStephan Santiago|SHADOW ON THE SUNReturning Home]], an elegant conflation of fact and fiction which kept her on the edge of her seat. She and Julian had quite a few things there were several points she wanted to chat about discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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