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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 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 author when he popped in most important parts of this is probably that you are able to see usfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jim thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Fifteen Bones Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by R J MorganGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, . It's brilliantly readable but the great voice rather frightening: people's lives and gallows humour drew him livelihoods could be inthe hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. He and Rebecca had lots Sue wanted to chat about when she popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Sue loved [[Being Someone We thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by Adrian Harvey]] - the story quality of a relationship and how early the seeds self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of destruction were sowneleven books (maths never was our strong point. She thought ..) but this year we're going to have to make it was an intriguing talea baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, exquisitely writtenby author.. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Kicking off Book reviews are a crucial tool for the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usreading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. You'll find all But though the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here]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 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 Rindell8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Robert was completely blown away by [[The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell|The Other Typist]] and he had quite Ever felt that you've hit a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in to see usbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing 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]] Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and she was fascinated when the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.''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 Crowabout how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|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 Every child has a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in right to see us.medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|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 to disagree 'We could definitely make a flying car – but she had that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a few questions for Mark when he popped into Bookbag Towers.flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestDaniel Peltz|summary=Robert thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Skulk The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Rosie BestDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] was a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plot. He There was delighted a lot to chat about when Rosie author Daniel Peltz popped in to into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Jill thought that [[Time Trap by Richard Smith]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was a riproaring adventure and loved one of the real locations toughest jobs we did all year and the bookinvolved a great deal of discussion. Here's interactive websiteour final top ten in alphabetical order by author.. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.
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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 Eric LindnerB C R Fegan|summary=Jill thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Hospice Voices: Lessons for Living at Henry and the End of Life Hidden Treasure by Eric LindnerB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was touching, illuminating and uplifting: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She It was delighted when the author popped in a real pleasure to chat to uswriter B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cora HarrisonAnnie Ingram|summary=It took Robert Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a long time to write his review of relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Debutantes: In Love Conversations with Kammie by Cora HarrisonAnnie Ingram|book]] because all he really wanted to say . There was ''Oh wow, oh wow, I loved this book and you need a lot to go out and get it '''right now!''' '' When Cora talk about when she popped ito into Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat aboutto us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Deborah SchwartzStephan Santiago|summary=Sue Ani was hooked on quietly moved by [[Woman on Top Returning Home by Deborah SchwartzStephan Santiago|Woman on TopReturning Home]] from the first page and there were several points she had more than a few questions for wanted to discuss with author Deborah Schwartz Stephan Santiago when she he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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