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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=JillWe's not easily impressed by political ve seen some really good self-published books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliverthis year: A Design for Successful Government by Ed Straw]]. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=August 2014 Newsletter|summary= Ok. Hi. We hope all is well they're up there with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but we do wish peace for all people in every country and we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words best of the proverb, to walk a mile in another man's shoestraditional publishing. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else Here's eyesour top ten, to put ourselves in someone else's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletter. }} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The Queen|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviewsalphabetical order, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags and waved a curtsy when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to Bookbag Towersby author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book Jill enjoyed [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! Radio Free Olympia by Kim StaflundJeffrey Dunn|How to Publish Radio Free Olympia]], a Bestselling Book ... story blending prose and Sell It Worldwide Based on Valuepoetry with themes of ecology, folklore, Not Price!]] that she was tempted to give it a go - love and she hasnloss. She didn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she had think it was the easiest read, but a few questions to askrewarding one.
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 YearsHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary=We couldnFantasy has always been our way out of the real world't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbags limitations. Time goes so quickly when youIt're enjoying yourself! It was s a tough job but Jim rose to the challenge space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of selecting his top fifteen booksall ages and backgrounds.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin Burgess|summary=Jill thought that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was a funny allows us to explore new worlds and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left outface unimaginable challenges, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it realall without leaving our homes. When Melvin popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2014 Newsletter|summary=
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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 understanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a satisfying novel tried-and-true method that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyhas 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 it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely written. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris Stainton|summary=Kicking off the Countdown ) 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 of Jim's favourite authors popped Comic books and movies, in to chat to us about general, have been given the screen version portrayal of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]]good; always winning and saving the day.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hihowever, hellothanks to the creativity of writers, and what are you reading? Most importantly we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this monthunsaid rule, we'd like 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 say RIP Sue Townsenddwell on. Her creationAnd, Adrian Mole, began with we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the teenager [[The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] in Thatcher’s Britain and followed him [[Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blair's third wayvictor.
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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 of reading. What a wonderful thing.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St John|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one out of the best series for tweens and younger teens. He was delighted when author Lauren St John popped in to see ustouch.
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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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|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]] 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=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonMelissa Leet|summary=Sue had a lovely time reading Dom Conlon's was impressed when she read [[I Am A Giant (Tiny the Giant) Landslide by Dom Conlon and Nicola AndersonMelissa Leet|I Am A GiantLandslide]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale]] Melissa Leet and she was eager surprised to chat to the author find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=''We thought could definitely make a flying car – but that [[In Bloom by Matthew Crow|In Bloom]] was a highly-enjoyable's not the hard part. The hard part is, life-affirming novel and with a lot more laughs than how do you would expect from make a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow when he popped in to see us.flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainDaniel Peltz|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest bookSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[I Love Lucid The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Mark LinganeDaniel Peltz|I Love LucidThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedy. Ani wasn't There was a lot to chat about to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark when he author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Rosie BestTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Robert thought that [[Skulk by Rosie Best]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plotgreat deal of discussion. He was delighted when Rosie popped Here's our final top ten in to Bookbag Towers to chat to usalphabetical order by author...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Richard SmithChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Time Trap 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Richard SmithChit Dubey]] was a riproaring adventure and loved the real locations and the book's interactive websiteas it chimed with her personal view of life. She had quite a few questions was delighted when the author Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2013 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Did you know that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the [http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers' Association]? Melita Thomas Talks To celebrate, they held a poll to find the greatest crime writer, crime series and crime novel. Bookbag About The fantabulous [[The Grand Tour: Letters and photographs from the British Empire expedition by Agatha Christie and Mathew Prichard (editor)|Agatha Christie]] topped the ratings for greatest writer with her novel ''The Murder of Roger AckroydKing'' as the greatest novel. [[Eliminate the Impossibles Pearl: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page Henry VIII 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.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie Elmashis Daughter Mary|summary=Sue was completely captivated by [[The Room Beyond by Stephanie Elmas]] and there Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was quite a lot to talk about when Stephanie popped in to 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 Sebastiana RandoneGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[The House Punk Love Foucault by Sebastiana RandoneGabe Riggs]] was genre busting an intense, emotional and she had quite visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when she Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerSandra Aragona|summary=Robert was impressed when he read Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The Gravity Between Us Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Kristen ZimmerSandra Aragona|The Gravity Between Usautobiography]] and delighted of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a lot that she wanted to ask about when author Kristen Zimmer Sandra popped in for an interviewinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryK J Lawrence|summary=Robert thought that Julie Berry's exploration of Sue was delighted when she read [[The Cossack by K J Lawrence|The Cossack]] as it restored her faith in the story of a voiceless girl was worth readingthriller genre. He When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few points to raise when she popped into Bookbag Towers.questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterStuart Burrell|summary=Sue thought that found Start Burrell's book [[Canton ElegyTwelve Times To The Max: A FatherOne Man's Letter Journey to, and Recollections of Sacrifice, Survival and Love Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Howard WebsterRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was compelling and lifean inspiring, feel-affirming readinggood read. She had quite a few questions for co-author Howard Websterwanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungWes Stuart|summary=Sue 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 [[Speaking of Love My Name is Sam by Angela YoungWes Stuart|Speaking of LoveMy Name is Sam]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which she'd read. There was and he had quite a lot to talk about few questions for author Wes Stuart when author Angela Young he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenB C R Fegan|summary=Jill learned Sue giggled like a great deal about Danes, about Americans and about herself child when she read [[A Piece of Danish Happiness Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Sharmi Albrechtsen|A Piece of Danish HappinessB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. She had quite It was a few things real pleasure to chat to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen writer B C R Fegan when she he 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 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 more.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Eric LindnerAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill thought Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Hospice Voices: Lessons for Living at the End of Life Conversations with Kammie by Eric LindnerAnnie Ingram|book]] was touching, illuminating and uplifting. She There was delighted a lot to talk about when the author she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cora HarrisonStephan Santiago|summary=It took Robert a long time to write his review of Ani was quietly moved by [[Debutantes: In Love Returning Home by Cora HarrisonStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] because all he really and there were several points she 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 discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped ito into Bookbag Towers they had lots to chat aboutto us.
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