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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill thought that enjoyed [[Doing It Radio Free Olympia by Melvin BurgessJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]] was , a funny story blending prose and truthful peek into the minds poetry with themes of sex-obsessed teenage boysecology, folklore, love and loss. Girls arenShe didn't left outthink it was the easiest read, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questionsa rewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2014 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=Fantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes.
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|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was a beautifully crafted mesh Reading is one of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, but it also allows you to see them used in context, which is essential for good measure and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny understanding andusing them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, indeedsuch as Promova, every moment spent in its companymany people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin Again|summary=On However, reading remains a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden tried-and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkin]]. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towers-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionGhostwriters|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part shadows of the established London Film publishing industry (both self- and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackmantraditional publishing), Children's Laureate and author of many with most members of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help public having only ever heard of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many them because of the top YA publishers around, Pierce Brosnan film. Given the eventawkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, held in Earlsit' Court 2s no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, was a staggering successso I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonConrad Delacroix|summary=Sue was blown away when she read really enjoyed [[Stalemate The Lensky Connection by Alan HamiltonConrad Delacroix|StalemateThe Lensky Connection]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace thriller set primarily in Liverpool between the warsRussia. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she She had quite a lot to ask few questions for author Alan Hamilton Conrad Delacroix when he popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Jill thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake]] was a superWe're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-fun adventure published books which come our way and she had quite a few questions when we've seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towers.:
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Should Know About Writing ''High and Dry''Literary Agents|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah SkiltonIf you's re all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[High and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and Dry]] particularly because it was very differet marketing your book to her last novelthe world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy. Sarah chatted com/guide/how-to us about -write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the booksright person for you.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2014 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary= Hello there! We're writing this Lolita, a highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about itAmerican schools. If you're Here are the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for most important things you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio madto know about it.
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|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: Stylish Restaging of The LaunchCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Jim went to the launch of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]rather intriguing review. We insisted that he tell us all about itKeep reading to find out more.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Sue was impressed by [[Vortex by Matt Carrell]] Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to understand and the opportunity explain to ask children the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to misssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's coming of age [[Riccarton JunctionA Bookbagger's View: 1 by W Scott BeavenWhat it's like to be a reviewer|crime storyliterature]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She had quite 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 few questions lot of possible reasons for the author when he popped this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to see usmake sure that you are getting back into reading again.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J Morgan|summary=Jim thought But one of the most important parts of this is probably that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topicsyou are able to find enough time for reading, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him in. He and Rebecca had lots to chat about when she popped into Bookbag Towersthat can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue loved was absolutely riveted to [[Being Someone Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Adrian HarveyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] - the story of a relationship . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and how early livelihoods could be in the seeds hands of destruction were sowncompany boards which are dysfunctional. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely written. There was quite a lot Sue wanted to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Kicking off We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the Countdown 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 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers have to chat to usmake it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. You'll find all the tour dates [http://wwwHere they are, in alphabetical order, by author.countdownya.com here].
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers 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 chat make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stufffreshen your voice and make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few tips that might help. As an avid reader of book reviews, I’ve noticed that the ones that stay with me usually follow these three guidelines.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[Rough Passage The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to Londondo by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel by Robin LloydOur current crisis of governance and what to do]] and was intrigued by the background to the story. There were quite a few questions she had several points she wanted to ask discuss with the authors when Robin they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV ShowComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=One Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of Jimwriters, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day's favourite authors popped . While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to chat dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to us about discover that we have something different from the screen version of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]]cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Jim gave five stars Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Bone Jack by Sara Crowehttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finest. He really couldn't wait when Sara popped in to chat to usof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Jim loved [[A Kiss In The Dark this strangest of years we've been delighted by Cat Clarke]] the self-published books we've read and he had quite a few questions for Cat when she popped they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in to see usthe same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais Olga Kokshagina and Sarah HorneAllen Alexander|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Sue was so impressed by [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1The Radical Innovation Playbook: Sleuth on Skates A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Clementine Beauvais Olga Kokshagina and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade MysteriesAllen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so he that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was delighted talking about when author Clementine Beauvais Olga and ilustrator Sarah Horne Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeAndrew Hampshire|summary=Robert thought that Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[Far From You Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Tess SharpeAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] was very difficult Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to review without giving away too much your business and how to get the most out of the plot - but he it. He and Sue had lots of questions ready a lot to chat about when the author popped in to see ushe dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island BooksStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Sally's hoping In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that she wonother kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't need a stack of 'how have the experience to' books properly judge what is respect and that she'll be able to indulge herself with some excellent bookswhat is merely fear. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2014 NewsletterFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary= Greetings, fellow book loversThe gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. What You don’t have you been reading? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://wwwgo that far back in time to see huge developments in technology.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day]For example, which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included this year. There's Robert Muchamorethe smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, Lauren St Johnbut if you don’t have one in today’s society, David Melling. There's even a Horrible History in there. All these books cost you’d either be seen as crazy or just £1, thanks to the annual celebration out of reading. What a wonderful thingtouch.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With Age5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=When Fletcher MossArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, author from improving the efficiency of [[The Poison Boy simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems 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 twentiesquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2014 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Hey! How are Are you? Guess running out of inspiration for whatto do with the kids when they can't go out? We have exciting news to report! You'll remember that we chose our [[Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013| top ten self-published books]] of last year a couple of months ago. Well, now we can share our excitement that one of them has been picked ve come up for with a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden baker's dozen of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the men, women and children in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying books 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 give you can even win a copy of the book if you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towerssome brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Linda loved [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? by Nikki Sheehan]] but it was Robert who won We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the competition to ask same genres. We really couldn't narrow the questionschoice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Jane ElsonBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jill and Robert both loved [[A Room Full of Chocolate by Jane Elson|A Room Full of Chocolate]]. Jill got to do the Writing a book reviewisn't difficult, you know, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions when Jane popped there are a few things you need to keep us in to see mind. Desiree Villena gives usfive tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesMelanie Martin|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give |summary=In [[This Song Will Save Your Life War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Leila SalesMelanie Martin|This Song Will Save Your LifeWar 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 sixth starhighly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he Days after she finished the book Sue could chat to not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author Leila Sales when she popped in agreed to see uschat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Tom Averyimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Robert thought that [[My Brother's Shadow by Tom Avery|My Brother's Shadow]] was a wellLoobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry -written story about a young girl grieving for her older brother. He had quite a few questions for Tom Avery when he popped into Bookbag Towersand the wider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne Rindell|summary=Robert was completely blown away 8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by [[The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell|The Other Typist]] and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2014 NewsletterJessica Jarlvi|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes Ever felt that you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, 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 've hit 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 brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you very soonwriting again.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About EavesdroppingThe Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated Where do you go when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R Collins|summary=Both Jill 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 ConlonBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom ConlonOne of the finest storytellers you's [[I Am A Giant (Tiny ve never heard of, who died in September 2018 at 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 Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsMelissa Leet|summary=Sue was slightly unnerved by the prospect of interviewing an author whose protagonist interviews himself (after allowing a suitable time lapse between preparing the questions and answering them) in impressed when she read [[The Currency of Paper Landslide by Alex KovacsMelissa Leet|The Currency of PaperLandslide]], but the opportunity by Melissa Leet and was surprised to chat to Alex Kovacs find that it was not one to missa debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag Talks To Matthew Crow|summary=We thought that [[In Bloom by Matthew Crow|In Bloom]] was a highly-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 how a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Linganelive 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Melita Thomas Talks To Kristen Zimmer|summary=Robert was impressed when he read [[Bookbag About The Gravity Between Us by Kristen Zimmer|The Gravity Between Us]] King's Pearl: Henry VIII and delighted when author Kristen Zimmer popped in for an interview.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sebastiana Randonehis Daughter Mary|summary=Jill thought Melita Thomas tell us that [[The House by Sebastiana Randone]] Mary was genre busting and she had quite a few questions for the author when she popped into Bookbag Towers.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Peter thought that [[The Gravity Between Us Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Kristen ZimmerElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Gravity Between UsTen Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and delighted Martin le Comte quite a few questions when author Kristen Zimmer popped in for an interviewthey came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryGabe Riggs|summary=Robert Luke thought that Julie Berry's exploration of the story of [[Punk Love Foucault by Gabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a voiceless girl was worth readingstrong voice and clear, capable prose. He had quite There was a few points lot to raise talk about when she Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterSandra Aragona|summary=Sue thought that loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Canton ElegySorting the Priorities: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival Ambassadress and Love Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterSandra Aragona|autobiography]] was compelling and of life-affirming readingas a diplomatic spouse. She had quite There was a few questions for co-author Howard Websterlot that she wanted to ask about when Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungK J Lawrence|summary=Sue thought that was delighted when she read [[Speaking of Love The Cossack by Angela YoungK J Lawrence|Speaking of LoveThe Cossack]] was one of as it restored her faith in the most compelling pictures of mental illness which she'd readthriller genre. There was quite a lot to talk about when When the author Angela Young , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenStuart Burrell|summary=Jill learned a great deal about DanesSue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, about Americans and about herself when she read [[A Piece Recollections of Danish Happiness , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Sharmi AlbrechtsenStuart Burrell|A Piece Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of Danish Happiness, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]]an inspiring, feel-good read. She had quite a few things wanted to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen know more when she Stuart popped in to into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2013 Newsletter|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 [http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/ British Dyslexia Association] and [http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/ Dyslexia Action]. Dyslexic readers often struggle with books: they have problems with fonts, text size, background colours, vocabulary and all sorts of other things. We at Bookbag want parents 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 LindnerWes Stuart|summary=Jill 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 [[Hospice Voices: Lessons for Living at the End of Life My Name is Sam by Eric LindnerWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was touching, illuminating and uplifting. She was delighted he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when the author he popped in into Bookbag Towers to 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!''' '' s a good story with some valuable lessons. When Cora popped ito Bookbag Towers they had lots It was a real pleasure to chat about.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Simon Packham Talks To Bookbag About Going Back To School|summary=Simon Packham was surprised to writer B C R Fegan when he realisedhow much of his writing involved school. Now he realises that it was inevitablepopped into Bookbag Towers.
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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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