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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary= Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have 've seen some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw really good self-published books this year: they're up there with the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part best of the established London Film and Comic Contraditional publishing. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children Here's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers aroundten, the event, held in Earls' Court 2alphabetical order, was a staggering success. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want to read more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekendby author. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainJeffrey Dunn|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into Jill enjoyed [[Jam Tomorrow Radio Free Olympia by Lorraine JenkinJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. There were quite She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks How To Bookbag About Write a Fantasy Novel: The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionFull Guide|summary=The weekend Fantasy has always been our way out of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UKreal world's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Conlimitations. Curated by Malorie Blackman, ChildrenIt's Laureate and author of many of our favourite booksa space where magic is real, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]]mythical creatures roam, and organised with the help heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and many of the top YA publishers aroundface unimaginable challenges, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successall without leaving our homes.}}
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''How Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High Reading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and Dry]] particularly because their meanings, but it was very differet also allows you to her last novelsee them used in context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. Sarah chatted With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to us about the bookstechnology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About Popular: The LaunchGhostwriters|summary=Jim went to How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the launch shadows of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek the publishing industry (A Memoirboth self- and traditional publishing) by Maya Van Wagenen]], with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. We insisted Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that he tell us all there are a number of misconceptions about itwhat they do, so I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue was impressed by really enjoyed [[Vortex The Lensky Connection by Matt CarrellConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] and the opportunity to ask the author , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenWe's coming re constantly amazed at the quality of age [[Riccarton Junction: 1 by W Scott Beaven|crime story]] about the temptations self-published books which come our way and troubles facing young peoplewe've seen some real gems in 2022. She had quite a few questions for the Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author when he popped in to see us.:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J Morgan3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Jim thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morganhttps://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but . Since you're essentially picking the great voice person responsible for presenting and gallows humour drew him inmarketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy. He com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and Rebecca had lots to chat about when she popped into Bookbag Towersstarted getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyMost Important Things to Know|summary=Sue loved [[Being Someone by Adrian Harvey]] - the story of Lolita, a relationship and how early the seeds of destruction were sown. She thought it was an intriguing talehighly controversial book, exquisitely writtenis not subject to bans in American schools. There was quite a lot Here are the most important things you need to chat know about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Kicking off the Countdown The 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 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. You'll find all the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here]out more.
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuffSingapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin Lloyd|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Rough Passage Parents and teachers will be able to London: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel by Robin Lloyd]] understand and was intrigued by the background explain to children the story. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Robin popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV ShowFinding More Time For Reading|summary=One If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of Jimin their lives, it's favourite authors popped in to chat to us about the screen version of [[Gone by Michael GrantA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Goneliterature]]. 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 it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. 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 Sara CroweGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jim gave five stars Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Bone Jack Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Sara CroweGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finest. He really couldnIt't wait when Sara popped 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 chat to usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Jim loved [[A Kiss In The Dark We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Cat Clarke]] and he had quite 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 few questions for Cat when she popped baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in to see usalphabetical order, by author...
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island BooksHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Sally's hoping Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that she won't need opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a stack of 'how to' books and saturated market also means that she'll be able it’s getting increasingly difficult to indulge herself with some excellent booksmake your mark as a book reviewer. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one 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 Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the best series for tweens and younger teens. He was delighted authors when author Lauren St John they popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=When Fletcher MossComic books and movies, in general, author have been given the portrayal of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with age began when he was in his twentiesgood; always winning and saving the day.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hey! How are you? Guess what? We have exciting news however, thanks to report! You'll remember that the creativity of writers, we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year have a couple few writers of months ago. Wellcomics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, now we can share our excitement that one 'evil wins at the end of them has been picked up for the day'. While it may not be a traditional publishing contract. How great thought to bear in mind, it is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is still something a story about the men, women and children in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying bit fascinating to project their voices and protect their livesdwell on. And , we believe that it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the book if you enter our [[Burden of hero always emerges as the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towersvictor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Linda loved [Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [Who Framed Klaris Cliff? by Nikki Sheehanhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] but it was Robert who won the competition to ask the questionsof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full In this strangest of Chocolate years we've been delighted by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]the self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Jill got to do We really couldn't narrow the reviewchoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions when Jane popped in to see usalphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give Sue was so impressed by [[This Song Will Save Your Life The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your LifeOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a sixth stargood business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales Perhaps that was what she was talking about when she Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom AveryAndrew Hampshire|summary=Robert thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[My Brother's Shadow Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Tom AveryAndrew Hampshire|My Brother's ShadowCreating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was a well-written story about a young girl grieving for her older brotherAndrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had quite a few questions for Tom Avery lot to chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne RindellStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Robert was completely blown away by [[The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell|The Other Typist]] 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 them and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to see usproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2014 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes you the best 2014 you could possibly imagineThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. Health, wealth, happiness You don’t have to go that far back in time to yousee huge developments in technology. For example, andthe smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, of course, a good book or two. We wanted to offer a wee thank but if you for reading our ramblings every month and so we don’t have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribers. If you are our first lucky winnerone in today’s society, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soonyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Talks To Bookbag About Eavesdropping5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated when Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the author popped into Bookbag Towers efficiency of simple, basic tasks to chat helping to us about Eavesdroppingsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Both Jill and Robert were impressed by [[Love in Revolution by B R Collins]] but it was Robert who won the battle Are you running out of inspiration for what to ask do with the questions kids when the author popped in they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to see usgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20132019|summary=We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone in whatsame genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's a very tough market and each year we pick the top ten consists of eleven books which stood out for us. These and here they are the ones we loved , in 2013alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Dom ConlonBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Sue had Writing a lovely time reading Dom Conlonbook review isn's [[I Am A Giant (Tiny the Giant) by Dom Conlon and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale]] and she was eager to chat t difficult, you know, but there are a few things you need to the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerskeep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsMelanie Martin|summary=Sue was slightly unnerved by the prospect |summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of interviewing an author whose protagonist interviews himself (after allowing a suitable time lapse between preparing the questions anguish, endurance and answering them) devotion in [[The Currency of Paper occupied Amsterdam by Alex KovacsMelanie Martin|The Currency War and Love: A family's testament of Paperanguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]], but Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to 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 opportunity author agreed to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to misswith her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Matthew Crowimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=We thought that [[In Bloom by Matthew Crow|In Bloom]] was a highlyLoobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry -enjoyable, life-affirming novel and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in to see usthe wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane8 ways to motivate yourself to write, Againright NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, [[I Love Lucid by Mark Lingane|I Love Lucid]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedy. Ani wasnEver felt that you't about to disagree but she had ve hit a few questions for Mark when he popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Rosie BestBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Robert thought that [[Skulk by Rosie Best]] was a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and an excellent plot. He was delighted when Rosie popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Jill thought that [[Time Trap by Richard Smith]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was a riproaring adventure and loved the real locations and the bookdifficult as we's interactive websitere constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. She had quite a few questions when the Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2013 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary= Hi, hello and how One of the devil are finest storytellers you? Did you know that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary 've never heard of the [http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers' Association]? To celebrate, they held a poll to find the greatest crime writer, crime series and crime novel. The fantabulous [[The Grand Tour: Letters and photographs from who died in September 2018 at the British Empire expedition by Agatha Christie and Mathew Prichard (editor)|Agatha Christie]] topped the ratings for greatest writer with her novel ''The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'' as the greatest novel. [[Eliminate the Impossible: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page and Screen by Alistair Duncan and Steve Emecz|Sherlock Holmes]] was the greatest series. No surprises then, but it shows how much Christie and Conan Doyle are a part age of our national pride and discourse58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasMelissa Leet|summary=Sue was completely captivated by impressed when she read [[The Room Beyond Landslide by Stephanie ElmasMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and there was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a lot to talk about few questions for Melissa when Stephanie she popped in to into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Jill thought ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that [['s not the hard part. The House by Sebastiana Randone]] was genre busting hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and she had quite a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerDaniel Peltz|summary=Robert Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was impressed when he read surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Gravity Between Us Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Kristen ZimmerDaniel Peltz|The Gravity Between UsIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and delighted . There was a lot to chat about when author Kristen Zimmer Daniel Peltz popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Robert thought that Julie Berry's exploration Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the story toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of a voiceless girl was worth readingdiscussion. He had quite a few points to raise when she popped into Bookbag TowersHere's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterChit Dubey|summary=Sue thought that was quietly impressed when she read [[Canton Elegy21 Doors to Happiness: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival Life Through Travel Experiences and Love Meditation by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterChit Dubey]] was compelling and as it chimed with her personal view of life-affirming reading. She had quite a few questions for co-author Howard Websterwas delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes, about Americans and about herself when she read Peter thought that [[A Piece The Ten Golden Rules of Danish Happiness Leadership by Sharmi AlbrechtsenElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|A Piece The Ten Golden Rules of Danish HappinessLeadership]]. She had was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few things to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen questions when she popped in they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=October 2013 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gabe Riggs|summary= We wanted to talk a little bit about dyslexia this month. And in particular, about the way dyslexia affects potential readers, especially young readers. If you don't know much about this condition, you can find out more at the Luke thought that [[http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ British Dyslexia AssociationPunk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and [http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/ Dyslexia Action]. Dyslexic readers often struggle visceral read that illuminates and educates with books: they have problems with fonts, text size, background coloursa strong voice and clear, vocabulary and all sorts of other thingscapable prose. We at There was a lot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag want parents Towers to be able chat to find reading that will suit dyslexic children and so we have a dedicated category for [[:Category:Dyslexia Friendly|dyslexia friendly]] books. You'll find stories by great writers there: Anthony McGowan, Michael Morpurgo, Darren Shan, Tom Palmer, Meg Rosoff, Eoin Colfer and many moreus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Eric LindnerSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Hospice VoicesSorting the Priorities: Lessons for Living at the End of Life Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Eric LindnerSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was touching, illuminating and upliftingof life as a diplomatic spouse. She There was delighted a lot that she wanted to ask about when the author Sandra popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cora HarrisonK J Lawrence|summary=It took Robert a long time to write his review of Sue was delighted when she read [[Debutantes: In Love The Cossack by Cora HarrisonK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] because all he really wanted to say was ''Oh wow, oh wow, I loved this book and you need to go out and get as it '''right now!''' '' restored her faith in the thriller genre. When Cora the author, K J Lawrence, popped ito into Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat about.to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was hooked on found Start Burrell's book [[Woman on Top Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Deborah SchwartzStuart Burrell|Woman on TopTwelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] from the first page and she had an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more than a few questions for author Deborah Schwartz when she Stuart popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Robinson OBEWes Stuart|summary=Sue reads quite a lot Luke enjoyed the combination of business books but very few have such an engaging mix compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of satire innocence and sage business advice as growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Freedom from Bosses Forever My Name is Sam by Tony Robinson OBEWes Stuart|Freedom from Bosses ForeverMy Name is Sam]]. It's mainly about Canadian businesswoman Leonora Soculitherz, but Sue and he had quite a few questions for author Tony Robinson OBE Wes Stuart when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To David CanningB C R Fegan|summary=Sue enjoyed giggled like a child when she read [[Out of Henry and the Clouds of Deceit Hidden Treasure by David Canning|Out of the Clouds of DeceitB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] despite the fact that she doesn: it't usaully like reading military fictions a good story with some valuable lessons. She and author David Canning had quite It was a lot real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Philippa GregoryAnnie Ingram|summary=Robert Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has been blown away by [[Changeling by Philippa Gregory|Changeling]] lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Stormbringers Conversations with Kammie by Philippa GregoryAnnie Ingram|Stormbringersbook]] so he . There was delighted a lot to talk about when author [[:Category:Philippa Gregory|Philippa Gregory]] she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bridget TylerStephan Santiago|summary=Robert Ani was blown away quietly moved by [[Drummer Girl Returning Home by Bridget TylerStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] and it grabbed him from the first paragraph. He had quite a few questions for the there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=lists|title=Jill's Top Ten YA novels of 2012|summary=2012 was a great year for YA fiction. Here are Jill's favourites. Why not [mailto:sue@thebookbag.co.uk tell us] about yours?
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