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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Jill thought that [[The Leopard of Dramoor by P De V Hencher]] had an intricate and interesting plot We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with a vivid sense the best of time and placetraditional publishing. She had a few questions for the Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author when he popped in to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawJeffrey Dunn|summary=Jill's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy enjoyed [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Radio Free Olympia by Ed StrawJeffrey Dunn|Radio Free Olympia]], a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundBest Practices|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book [[How Reading is one of the most effective ways to Publish a Bestselling Book ..improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and Sell It Worldwide Based on Valuetheir meanings, Not Price! by Kim Staflund|How but it also allows you to Publish a Bestselling Book see them used in context, which is essential for 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.. and Sell It Worldwide Based on ValueHowever, Not Price!]] that she was tempted to give it reading remains a go tried- and she hasn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she had a few questions to ask-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|title=Jim3 Things You Didn's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Yearst Know About Ghostwriters|summary=We couldnHow much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and traditional publishing), with most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it't believe it when we realised s no surprise that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbag. Time goes there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so quickly when youI're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose m hoping to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessConrad Delacroix|summary=Jill thought that Sue really enjoyed [[Doing It The Lensky Connection by Melvin BurgessConrad Delacroix|The Lensky Connection]] was , a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boysthriller set primarily in Russia. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw 're constantly amazed at the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part quality of the established London Film self-published books which come our way and Comic Conwe've seen some real gems in 2022. Curated by Malorie Blackman Here they are, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite booksin alphabetical order, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering success. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want to read more about, you can read all about [[Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention|his adventures]] over the weekend. Let's hope it all happens again next year!author:
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|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Should Know About Writing Historical FictionLiterary Agents|summary=Ani thought that If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fictliterary-agent/ghost story with get yourself a murder investigation slipped in literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the person responsible for good measure presenting and marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a satisfying novel that's worth every penny -query-letter/ query letters] andstarted getting responses, indeed, every moment spent in its companythese tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainMost Important Things to Know|summary=On Lolita, a warm summer's day Sue sat highly controversial book, is not subject to bans in American schools. Here are the garden and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkin]]. There were quite a few questions she wanted most important things you need to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towersknow about it.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About Stylish Restaging of The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Condiscussed for many years. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held Its current running in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering success.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Hamilton|summary=Sue was blown away when she read [[Stalemate by Alan Hamilton|Stalemate]], theaters has received a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the warsrather intriguing review. Even knowing how it ''had'' Keep reading to work find out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped in to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S Blackman|summary=Jill thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake]] was a super-fun adventure and she had quite a few questions when author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towersmore.
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''How Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of presenting this science. Parents and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High teachers will be able to understand and Dry]] particularly because it was very differet to her last novel. Sarah chatted explain to us about children the bookssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Jim went to the launch If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[PopularA Bookbagger's View: Vintage Wisdom for What it's like to be a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenenreviewer|literature]]. We insisted Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that he tell us all about we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Sue was impressed by absolutely riveted to [[Vortex Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Matt CarrellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the opportunity to ask the author a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Sue wanted to missknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have come our way. Last year's coming top ten consisted of age [[Riccarton Junction: 1 by W Scott Beaven|crime story]] about the temptations and troubles facing young peopleeleven books (maths never was our strong point... She had quite ) but this year we're going to have to make it a few questions for the baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author when he popped in to see us...
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Jim thought Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topicsopinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him inrecommendations found. He and Rebecca had lots 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 about when she popped into Bookbag Towersmake your mark as a book reviewer.}}
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Kicking off Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. You'll find all the tour dates [http://www.countdownya.com here].
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers 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 writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at the end of the day'. While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to chat dwell on. And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuffdiscover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Rough Passage Gerry Brown is so keen to London: A Sea Captainsee people geting involved that there's Tale, a Novel by Robin Lloydfree digital [https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and was intrigued by the background to the story. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Robin popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=commentslists|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV ShowTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=One In this strangest of Jimyears we's favourite authors popped ve been delighted by the self-published books we've read and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in to chat to us about the screen version same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=April 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hi, hello, eleven books and what here they are you reading? Most importantly this month, we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began with 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 alphabetical order by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blair's third wayauthor...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue was so impressed by [[Bone Jack The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Sara CroweOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestthat she wished that she had a good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. He really couldn't wait Perhaps that was what she was talking about when Sara Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainAndrew Hampshire|summary=Jim loved Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the background. In [[A Kiss In The Dark Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Cat ClarkeAndrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that can add quantifiable value to your business and he how to get the most out of it. He and Sue had quite a few questions for Cat lot to chat about when she popped in to see ushe dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jim canIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't stop talking about have the [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates by Clementine Beauvais experience to properly judge what is respect and Sarah Horne|Sesame Seade Mysteries]] so he was delighted when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in to see uswhat is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Robert thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[Far From You by Tess Sharpe]] was very difficult far back in time to review without giving away too much of see huge developments in technology. For example, the plot - smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but he had lots if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of questions ready when the author popped in to see ustouch.
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|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need a stack Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of 'how the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the efficiency of simple, basic tasks to' books and that she'll be able helping to indulge herself with some excellent bookssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2014 NewsletterA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary= Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have Are you been readingrunning out of inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to [http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book Day], which took place earlier this month. We love World Book Day here at Bookbag Towers. Some fantastic titles by some fantastic authors were included this year. There's Robert Muchamore, Lauren St John, David Melling. Thereve come up with a baker's even a Horrible History in there. All these dozen of books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thinggive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Robert thinks that We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We really couldn't narrow the Laura Marlin mysteries is one choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of the best series for tweens eleven books and younger teenshere they are, in alphabetical order by author.. He was delighted when author Lauren St John popped in to see us.
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|title=Fletcher Moss Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With Age5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=When Fletcher MossWriting a book review isn't difficult, you know, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in to see us he had us spellbound when he told us that his obsession with age began when he was in his twenties.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hey! How but there are a few things you? Guess what? We have exciting news need 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 up for a traditional publishing contract. How great is that? [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler]] is a story about the men, women and children keep us in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their livesmind. And it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy of the book if you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towers Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanMelanie Martin|summary=Linda loved |summary=In [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Nikki SheehanMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] but it Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was Robert who won delighted when the competition author agreed to ask the questionschat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila Sales8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Robert thought Ever felt that he should have been able to give [[This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your Life]] you've hit a sixth star. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat to author Leila Sales 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Tom AveryBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Robert thought that [[My BrotherWhere do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World's Shadow by Tom Avery|My Brother's Shadow]] was a well-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 Towers. ?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne RindellTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Robert Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was completely blown away 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 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone difficult as we're constantly surprised at Bookbag Towers wishes you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, and, of course, a just how good book or twosome self-published books are. We wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading Here's our ramblings every month and so we have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribersfinal top ten in alphabetical order by author.. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soon.
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|title=J Courtney Sullivan James Donald Talks To Bookbag About EavesdroppingThe Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated when One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the author popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdroppingage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsMelissa Leet|summary=Both Jill and Robert were Sue was impressed by when she read [[Love in Revolution Landslide by B R CollinsMelissa Leet|Landslide]] but by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was Robert who won the battle to ask the a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when the author she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|category=listscomments|title=Top Ten Self-Published Books 2013Faiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=We've the utmost admiration for indie authors who go it alone in what's Every child has a very tough market and each year we pick the ten books which stood out for us. These are the ones we loved in 2013...right to medical care
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Sue had ''We could definitely make a lovely time reading Dom Conlonflying car – but that's [[I Am A Giant (Tiny not the Giant) by Dom Conlon hard part. The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and Nicola Anderson|I Am A Giant]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletailquiet?'': A Tall Tale]] and she was eager to chat to the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was slightly unnerved surprised 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 just how compelling she found [[The Currency of Paper Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Alex KovacsDaniel Peltz|The Currency of PaperIndomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], but the opportunity . There was a lot to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to missabout when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=We thought that [[In Bloom by Matthew Crow|In Bloom]] Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel one of the toughest jobs we did all year and with involved a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancergreat deal of discussion. Robert had quite a few questions for Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Matthew Crow when he popped in to see us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Mark Lingane, AgainChit Dubey|summary=Author Mark Lingane describes his latest book, Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[I Love Lucid 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Mark Lingane|I Love LucidChit Dubey]] cyber-techno-thriller-alternate reality-procedural-pseudophilospophical dark comedyas it chimed with her personal view of life. Ani wasn't about to disagree but she had a few questions for Mark She was delighted when he Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Melita Thomas Talks To Rosie Best|summary=Robert thought that [[Skulk by Rosie Best]] was a wonderful urban fantasy with an outstanding heroine and an excellent plot. He was delighted when Rosie popped in to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=About The InterviewKing's Pearl: Bookbag Talks To Richard Smith|summary=Jill thought that [[Time Trap by Richard Smith]] was a riproaring adventure Henry VIII and loved the real locations and the book's interactive website. She had quite a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2013 Newsletterhis Daughter Mary|summary= Hi, hello and how the devil are you? Did you know Melita Thomas tell us that 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the [http://www.thecwa.co.uk/ Crime Writers' Association]? To celebrate, they held a poll to find the greatest crime writer, crime series and crime novel. The fantabulous [[The Grand Tour: Letters and photographs from the British Empire expedition by Agatha Christie and Mathew Prichard (editor)|Agatha Christie]] topped the ratings for greatest writer with her novel ''The Murder of Roger Ackroyd'' as the greatest novel. [[Eliminate the Impossible: An Examination of the World of Sherlock Holmes on Page and Screen by Alistair Duncan and Steve Emecz|Sherlock Holmes]] Mary 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.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephanie ElmasElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sue was completely captivated by Peter thought that [[The Room Beyond Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Stephanie ElmasElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and there was he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a lot to talk about few questions when Stephanie popped in 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 Sebastiana RandoneSandra Aragona|summary=Jill thought that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[The House Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sebastiana RandoneSandra Aragona|autobiography]] of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was genre busting and a lot that she had quite a few questions for the author wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kristen ZimmerK J Lawrence|summary=Robert Sue was impressed delighted when he she read [[The Gravity Between Us Cossack by Kristen ZimmerK J Lawrence|The Gravity Between UsCossack]] and delighted when as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author Kristen Zimmer , K J Lawrence, popped in for an interview.into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Julie BerryStuart Burrell|summary=Robert thought that Julie BerrySue found Start Burrell's exploration book [[Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of the story , Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Stuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of a voiceless girl was worth reading, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, feel-good read. He had quite a few points She wanted to raise know more when she Stuart popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Howard WebsterWes 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 [[Canton Elegy: A Father's Letter of Sacrifice, Survival and Love My Name is Sam by Stephen Jin-Nom Lee and Howard WebsterWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] was compelling and life-affirming reading. She he had quite a few questions for co-author Howard WebsterWes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Angela YoungB C R Fegan|summary=Sue thought that giggled like a child when she read [[Speaking of Love Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Angela Young|Speaking of LoveB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] was one of the most compelling pictures of mental illness which she: it'd reads a good story with some valuable lessons. There It was quite a lot real pleasure to chat to talk about writer B C R Fegan when author Angela Young he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sharmi AlbrechtsenAnnie Ingram|summary=Jill learned Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a great deal about Danesrelief when Sue met author, about Americans Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and about herself when she read has shared them with us in her [[A Piece of Danish Happiness Conversations with Kammie by Sharmi AlbrechtsenAnnie Ingram|A Piece of Danish Happinessbook]]. She had quite There was a few things lot to discuss with author Sharmi Albrechtsen talk about when she 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 LindnerStephan Santiago|summary=Jill thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Hospice Voices: Lessons for Living at the End of Life Returning Home by Eric LindnerStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] was touching, illuminating and uplifting. She was delighted there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when the author he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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