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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 around, the eventten, 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 weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical Fiction|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyauthor.
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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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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2014 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= Hello there! We're writing this How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the midst shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of World Cup feverthem because of the Pierce Brosnan film. We donGiven the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it't mind s no surprise that there are a bit number of football at .Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish misconceptions about it. If youwhat they do, so I're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio madm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Robert James The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchConrad Delacroix|summary=Jim went to the launch of Sue really enjoyed [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) The Lensky Connection by Maya Van WagenenConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]], a thriller set primarily in Russia. We insisted that She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he tell us all about itpopped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sue was impressed by [[Vortex by Matt Carrell]] and We're constantly amazed at the opportunity to ask quality of the self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott Beaven3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenIf you's coming of age re all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[Riccarton Junctionhttps: 1 by W Scott Beaven|crime story//blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]] about . Since you're essentially picking the temptations person responsible for presenting and troubles facing young peoplemarketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. She had quite When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a few questions -query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for the author when he popped in to see usyou.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jim thought that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was Lolita, a stunning debut dealing with some dark topicshighly controversial book, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him is not subject to bans inAmerican schools. He and Rebecca had lots Here are the most important things you need to chat know about when she popped into Bookbag Towersit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Sue loved [[Being Someone by Adrian Harvey]] - the story of The Crucible is a relationship tragedy that’s been debated and how early the seeds of destruction were sowndiscussed for many years. She thought it was an Its current running in theaters has received a rather intriguing tale, exquisitely writtenreview. There was quite a lot Keep reading to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersfind out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Kicking off the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to chat understand and explain to us. You'll find all children the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here]simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration Finding More Time For The Reading|summary=If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[A Bookbagger'Faiths View:What it's 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 it' Series|summary=Candy popped 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 Bookbag Towers to chat reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stufffind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Rough Passage to LondonDisaster in the Boardroom: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Robin LloydGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and was intrigued by the background to livelihoods could be in the storyhands of company boards which are dysfunctional. There were quite a few questions she Sue wanted to ask when Robin popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=commentslists|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV ShowTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=One We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of Jimself-published books which have come our way. Last year's favourite authors popped in top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to chat have to us about the screen version of [[Gone make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by Michael Grant|Gone]]author...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2014 NewsletterHow 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Bone Jack The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Sara CroweGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finest. He really couldn't wait she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when Sara they popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Jim loved [[A Kiss In The Dark by Cat Clarke]] Comic books and he had quite 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 questions for Cat when she popped 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 Clementine Beauvais Gerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Sarah HorneGiving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Jim canGerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there't stop talking about the [s a free digital [Sesame Seade Mysteries 1https: Sleuth on Skates by Clementine Beauvais and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade Mysteries]//www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] so he was delighted when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in to see usof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess Sharpe|summary=Robert thought that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult to review without giving away too much of the plot Top Ten Self- but he had lots of questions ready when the author popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Published Books2020|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need a stack In this strangest of years we'how tove been delighted by the self-published books we' books ve read and that shethey'll be able to indulge herself re all books which compare well with some excellent traditionally-published booksin the same genres. Wereally couldn're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2014 Newsletter|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up and t narrow the choice down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day], which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included any further - so this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St Johntop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, David Melling. There's even a Horrible History in therealphabetical order by author. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thing.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Robert thinks Sue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the best series for tweens and younger teensbook. He Perhaps that was what she was delighted talking about when author Lauren St John Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerAndrew Hampshire|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, SueTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's not renowned for her love of Manchester, but she was impressed by t have the way the city came across in background. In [[The Baby and Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Brandy Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Robert ParkerAndrew Hampshire|The Baby and Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the BrandyTech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parkertech that can add quantifiable value to your business and how to get the most out of it. She He and Sue had quite a few questions lot to chat about when the author popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession Stand Up to Bullying With Agea Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=When Fletcher MossIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in and their classmates. They seem to see us he had us spellbound when he told us believe that his obsession with age began when he was in his twentiesother kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the experience to properly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2014 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Hey! How are you? Guess what? We The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have exciting news to report! You'll remember go that we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year a couple of months agofar back in time to see huge developments in technology. WellFor example, now we can share our excitement that one of them the smartphone has been picked up around for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the menover 10 years now, women and children but if you don’t have one in post-Saddam Iraq as well today’s society, you’d either be seen as those trying to project their voices and protect their lives. And 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 of the book if you enter our [[Burden crazy or just out of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towerstouch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki Sheehan5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Linda loved [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? by Nikki Sheehan]] but it was Robert who won Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the competition efficiency of simple, basic tasks to helping to ask the questionssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full Are you running out of Chocolate]]. Jill got inspiration for what to do the review, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions kids when Jane 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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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give [[This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your Life]] a sixth starWe've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. Unfortunately he We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - but he could chat to so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author Leila Sales when she popped in to see us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Tom AveryBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Robert thought that [[My Brother's Shadow by Tom Avery|My BrotherWriting a book review isn's Shadow]] was t difficult, you know, but there are a well-written story about a young girl grieving for her older brotherfew things you need to keep us in mind. He had quite a few questions for Tom Avery when he popped into Bookbag TowersDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne RindellMelanie Martin|summary=Robert was completely blown away by |summary=In [[The Other Typist War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Suzanne RindellMelanie Martin|The Other TypistWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and he had quite a few questions for was delighted when the author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2014 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone Loobna Joomun looks at Bookbag Towers wishes you how Brexit is likely to affect the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, publishing industry - and, of course, a good book or two. We wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading our ramblings every month and so we have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribers. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soonthe wider country.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Talks To Bookbag About Eavesdropping8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about EavesdroppingEver felt that you've hit a brick 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 B R CollinsBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Both Jill Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and Robert were impressed by [[Love in Revolution by B R Collins]] but it was Robert who won the battle to ask the questions when the author popped in to see us.''Brave New World''?
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|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 20132018|summary=We've Choosing the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone top ten self-published books we read in what2018 was difficult as we's a very tough market and each year we pick the ten re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books which stood out for usare. These are the ones we loved Here's our final top ten in 2013alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To Dom Conlon|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom Conlon'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 to the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=About The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue was slightly unnerved by the prospect One of interviewing an author whose protagonist interviews himself (after allowing a suitable time lapse between preparing the questions and answering them) in [[The Currency of Paper by Alex Kovacs|The Currency finest storytellers you've never heard of Paper]], but who died in September 2018 at the opportunity to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to missage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowMelissa Leet|summary=We thought that Sue was impressed when she read [[In Bloom Landslide by Matthew CrowMelissa Leet|In BloomLandslide]] by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming debut novel and with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert She had quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow Melissa when he she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Mark Linganeabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, Againhealthy and happy lives|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 wasn't about Every child has a right to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark when he popped into Bookbag Towers.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Robert thought ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that [[Skulk by Rosie Best]] was 's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine flying car that's super safe and an excellent plot. He was delighted when Rosie popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Time Trap The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Richard SmithDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a riproaring adventure and loved the real locations and the book's interactive website. She had quite There was a few questions lot to chat about when the author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2013 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary= Hi, hello and how Choosing the devil are you? Did you know that 2013 marks top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the 60th anniversary toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of the [http://www.thecwa.codiscussion.uk/ Crime Writers Here' 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 the British Empire expedition s our final top ten in alphabetical order 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 novelauthor. [[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 of our national pride and discourse.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasChit Dubey|summary=Sue was completely captivated by quietly impressed when she read [[The Room Beyond 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Stephanie ElmasChit Dubey]] and there as it chimed with her personal view of life. She was quite a lot to talk about delighted when Stephanie Chit Dubey popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana RandoneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Jill Peter thought that [[The House Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Sebastiana RandoneElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was genre busting the best book on leadership he'd ever read and she had he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions for the author when she popped into they came to Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerGabe Riggs|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Luke thought that [[The Gravity Between Us Punk Love Foucault by Kristen Zimmer|The Gravity Between UsGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and delighted visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a lot to talk about when author Kristen Zimmer Gabe popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerrySandra Aragona|summary=Robert thought that Julie BerrySue loved Sandra Aragona's exploration of lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the story Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a voiceless girl was worth readingdiplomatic spouse. He had quite There was a few points lot that she wanted to raise ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterK J Lawrence|summary=Sue thought that was delighted when she read [[Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival and Love The Cossack by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterK J Lawrence|The Cossack]] was compelling and life-affirming readingas it restored her faith in the thriller genre. She When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for co-author Howard Webster.ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungStuart Burrell|summary=Sue thought that found Start Burrell's book [[Speaking Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Love , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Angela YoungStuart Burrell|Speaking Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Love, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which she'd an inspiring, feel-good read. There was quite a lot She wanted to talk about know more when author Angela Young Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenWes Stuart|summary=Jill learned a great deal about Danes, about Americans Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and about herself when she read growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[A Piece of Danish Happiness My Name is Sam by Sharmi AlbrechtsenWes Stuart|A Piece of Danish HappinessMy Name is Sam]]. She and he had quite a few things to discuss with questions for author Sharmi Albrechtsen Wes Stuart when she he popped in to into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cora HarrisonB C R Fegan|summary=It took Robert Sue giggled like a long time to write his review of child when she read [[Debutantes: In Love Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Cora HarrisonB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] because all he really wanted to say was ''Oh wow, oh wow, I loved this book and you need to go out and get : it '''right now!''' '' When Cora popped ito Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat about.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Simon Packham Talks To Bookbag About Going Back To School|summary=Simon Packham was surprised when he realisedhow much of his writing involved schools a good story with some valuable lessons. Now he realises that it It was inevitable.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Marcus Sedgwick Talks To Bookbag About Co-inky-dinks|summary=We were blown away by Marcus Sedgwick's [[She Is Not Invisible by Marcus Sedgwick|She Is Not Invisible]] and we wondered what he wanted a real pleasure to chat to us about writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers. Well, it was Co-inky-dinks.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue was hooked on met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Woman on Top Conversations with Kammie by Deborah SchwartzAnnie Ingram|Woman on Topbook]] from the first page and she had more than . There was a few questions for author Deborah Schwartz lot to talk about when she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tony Robinson OBEStephan Santiago|summary=Sue reads quite a lot of business books but very few have such an engaging mix of satire and sage business advice as Ani was quietly moved by [[Freedom from Bosses Forever Returning Home by Tony Robinson OBEStephan Santiago|Freedom from Bosses ForeverReturning Home]]. It's mainly about Canadian businesswoman Leonora Soculitherz, but Sue had quite a few questions for and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Tony Robinson OBE Stephan Santiago when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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