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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Sue thought that [[A Word Glittering We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% the best of all Fiction Readers|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novelstraditional publishing. His newly released novelHere's our top ten, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economicin alphabetical order, class, and racial themesby author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksJeffrey Dunn|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Jill enjoyed [[A Reverie of Brothers Radio Free Olympia by R D ShanksJeffrey Dunn|A Reverie of BrothersRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and she had quite loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2015 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=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last Reading is one of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of 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 understanding and using them correctly. With the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last rise of the Spirits]] language learning apps, such as Promova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about it-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Kennedy3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Jill thought How 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's no surprise that [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was there are a vivid, clever story number of love, artmisconceptions about what they do, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit so I'm hoping to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickConrad Delacroix|summary=When Sue finished reading really enjoyed [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget Lensky Connection by Dee BlickConrad Delacroix|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring BudgetLensky Connection]] she was enthused to write , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about questions for author Conrad Delacroix when author Dee Blick he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary= Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in We're constantly amazed at the UK. And we were really happy to see quality of the world of self-published books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other which come our way and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindve seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Sue enjoyed If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [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 marketing your book to the world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozouhttps://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]letter/ query letters]and started getting responses, a series of short stories which look at these tips will help you choose the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towersright person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] was an absorbingLolita, a highly controversial book,evocative and truly enjoyable readis not subject to bans in American schools. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag TowersHere are the most important things you need to know about it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary= Hello! How's it going? What have you The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled debated and discussed for choicemany years. Read on for some of our recommendations for Its current running in theaters has received a fabulous rather intriguing review. Keep reading experience this month. However, you don't have to wait until the end of the month to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twittermore.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single day. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of the racecourse well in [[Race presenting this science. Parents and teachers will be able to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race understand and explain to Death]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towerschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Sue thought If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Snug by Matthew TreeA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Snugliterature]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite Plenty of us have gone through this experience of suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a few questions lot of possible reasons for the author.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hithis, hello and we hope all is well with it's something that you might be able to approach in a number of ways if you want to make sure that youare getting back into reading again. Summer, what we had But one of the most important parts of it, this is over. And it's probably that you are able to find enough time for the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeks. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Watersreading, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]that can be harder than you might initially think. We'll be reviewing as much as we can as quickly as we can, promise!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[The Leopard of Dramoor Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by P De V HencherGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] had an intricate . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and interesting plot with a vivid sense livelihoods could be in the hands of time and placecompany boards which are dysfunctional. She had a few questions for the author when he popped in Sue wanted to see usknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=JillWe 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 not easily impressed by political top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government this year we're going to have to make it a baker's dozen as we really couldn't split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by Ed Straw]]author.. She had quite a few questions for Ed when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the growth of book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your mark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The QueenIndependent Director in Society|summary=Her Majesty does not Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do interviewsby Gerry Brown, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags Andrew Kakabadse and waved a curtsy when Filipe Morais|The Queen Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of Twitter made a royal visit governance and what to do]] and she had several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Comic Books Reviewed in Where the Last 5 YearsBad Guys Won|summary=We couldnComic 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't believe . While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it when is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. And, we realised believe that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was is a tough job but Jim rose breath of fresh air to discover that we have something different from the challenge of selecting his top fifteen bookscliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Jill thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[Doing It by Melvin Burgesshttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] was a funny and truthful peek into the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left out, 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 questionsthis £42 book.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary= Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read onand they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UKreally couldn's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of t narrow the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Childrenchoice down any further - so this year's Laureate and author top ten consists of many of our favourite eleven 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 eventhere they are, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successalphabetical order by author. 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!
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Rebecca Mascull The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Ani thought that Sue was so impressed by [[The Visitors Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Rebecca MascullOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] was that she wished that she had a beautifully crafted mesh good business idea of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that's worth every penny was what she was talking about when Olga and, indeed, every moment spent in its companyAllen popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainAndrew Hampshire|summary=On a warm summerTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's day Sue sat in t have the garden and sank gratefully into background. In [[Jam Tomorrow Creating Value Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Lorraine JenkinAndrew 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 how to get the most out of it. There were quite He and Sue had a few questions she wanted lot to ask Lorraine chat about when she popped he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature ConventionIn every generation, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Conthere are kids who become bullies. Curated by Malorie BlackmanThey bully their siblings, Children's Laureate and author of many of our favourite books, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]]neighbor kids, and organised with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and many of the top YA publishers aroundrespect them. That is self-delusion, the eventas most adults are aware, held in Earlsbut kids don' 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]], a reworking of t have the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it ''had'' experience to work out she still couldn't put the book down - properly judge what is respect and she had a lot to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped in to chat to uswhat is merely fear.
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''From Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High The gap between sci-fi and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High and Dry]] particularly because it was very different reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to her last novelsee huge developments in technology. Sarah chatted to us about For example, the bookssmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The Launch5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jim went to Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, from improving the launch efficiency of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) simple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by Maya Van Wagenen]]. We insisted that he tell us all about itquickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue was impressed by [[Vortex by Matt Carrell]] and the opportunity Are you running out of inspiration for what to ask do with the author kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a few questions when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good baker's dozen of books to missgive you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To R J MorganBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Jim thought that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was Writing a stunning debut dealing with some dark topicsbook review isn't difficult, you know, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him there are a few things you need to keep us inmind. He and Rebecca had lots to chat about when she popped into Bookbag TowersDesiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyMelanie Martin|summary=Sue loved |summary=In [[Being Someone War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Adrian HarveyMelanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] - the story of a relationship and how early the seeds of destruction were sownMelanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely writtenIt's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. There Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was quite a lot to chat about delighted when the author popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
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|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' Series8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuffEver felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|title=Michael Grant Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''GONEand '' TV Show|summary=One of JimBrave New World''s favourite authors popped in to chat to us about the screen version of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary= Hi, hello, and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, Choosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsendre constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began with the teenager [[The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] Here's our final top ten 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 Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneMelissa Leet|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Sue was impressed when she read [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates Landslide by Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneMelissa Leet|Sesame Seade MysteriesLandslide]] so he by Melissa Leet and was delighted surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne she popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Sally Green Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Desert Island BooksFavourite Things|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need We could definitely make a stack of flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how todo you make a flying car that' books s super safe and that shequiet?'ll be able to indulge herself with some excellent books. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!: Elon Musk
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=March 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Daniel Peltz|summary= GreetingsSue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up and down the country have been reading thanks to but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[http://www.worldbookday.com/ World Book DayThe Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]], 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. There's even was a Horrible History in there. All these books cost just £1, thanks lot to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thingchat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Robert thinks that Choosing the Laura Marlin mysteries is top ten self-published books we read in 2017 was one of the best series for tweens toughest jobs we did all year and younger teensinvolved a great deal of discussion. He was delighted when Here's our final top ten in alphabetical order by author Lauren St John popped in to see us...
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerChit Dubey|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, Sue's not renowned for her love of Manchester, but she was quietly impressed by the way the city came across in when she read [[The Baby 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and the Brandy Meditation by Robert Parker|The Baby and the BrandyChit Dubey]] the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parkeras 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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|title=Fletcher Moss Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With AgeThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in to see us he had us spellbound when he told Melita Thomas tell us that his obsession with age began when he Mary was in his twenties.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2014 Newsletter|summary= Hey! How are you? Guess what? 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 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 in post-Saddam Iraq as well as those trying to project their voices and protect their lives. And it really is great. You can read our interview with Justin [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Justin Huggler|here]] and you can even win a copy of the book if you enter our [[Burden of the Desert by Justin Huggler|competition]]. Congratualations to Justin from all at Bookbag Towers.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Linda loved Peter thought that [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Nikki SheehanElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] but it was Robert who won the competition best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to ask the questionsus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonGabe Riggs|summary=Jill and Robert both loved Luke thought that [[A Room Full of Chocolate Punk Love Foucault by Jane Elson|A Room Full of ChocolateGabe Riggs]]was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. Jill got There was a lot to do the review, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the questions talk about when Jane Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesSandra Aragona|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[This Song Will Save Your Life Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Leila SalesSandra Aragona|This Song Will Save Your Lifeautobiography]] of life as a sixth stardiplomatic spouse. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could chat There was a lot that she wanted to author Leila Sales ask about when she Sandra popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom AveryK J Lawrence|summary=Robert thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[My Brother's Shadow The Cossack by Tom AveryK J Lawrence|My Brother's ShadowThe Cossack]] was a well-written story about a young girl grieving for as it restored her older brotherfaith in the thriller genre. He When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions for Tom Avery when he popped into Bookbag Towers. ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne RindellStuart Burrell|summary=Robert was completely blown away by Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Twelve Times To The Other Typist Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Suzanne RindellStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Other Typist]] and he had quite a few questions for author Suzanne Rindell when she popped in Max: One Man's Journey to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=January 2014 Newsletter|summary= HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everyone at Bookbag Towers wishes you the best 2014 you could possibly imagine. Health, wealth, happiness to you, andRecollections of, of courseSetting Twelve Verified World Records]] an inspiring, a feel-good book or tworead. We She wanted to offer a wee thank you for reading our ramblings every month and so we have instituted a monthly prize draw for all newsletter subscribers. If you are our first lucky winner, congratulations! You'll find an Amazon voucher winging its way to you very soon.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=J Courtney Sullivan Talks To Bookbag About Eavesdropping|summary=Sue loved [[The Engagements by J Courtney Sullivan]] and she was fascinated know more when the author Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about Eavesdropping.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B R CollinsWes Stuart|summary=Both Jill Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and Robert were impressed by growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Love in Revolution My Name is Sam by B R CollinsWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]] but it was Robert who won the battle to ask the and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when the author he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dom ConlonB C R Fegan|summary=Sue had giggled like a lovely time reading Dom Conlon's child when she read [[I Am A Giant (Tiny Henry and the Giant) Hidden Treasure by Dom Conlon B C R Fegan and Nicola Anderson|I Am A GiantLenny Wen]] and [[Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale by Dom Conlon and Carl Pugh|Tommy Tickletail: A Tall Tale]] and she it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was eager a real pleasure to chat to the author writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alex KovacsAnnie Ingram|summary=Sue Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was slightly unnerved by the prospect something of interviewing an a relief when Sue met author whose protagonist interviews himself (after allowing a suitable time lapse between preparing the questions , Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and answering has shared them) with us in her [[The Currency of Paper Conversations with Kammie by Alex KovacsAnnie Ingram|The Currency of Paperbook]], but the opportunity . There was a lot to talk about when she popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to Alex Kovacs was not one to missus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew CrowStephan Santiago|summary=We thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[In Bloom Returning Home by Matthew CrowStephan Santiago|In BloomReturning Home]] was a highly-enjoyable, life-affirming novel and there were several points she wanted to discuss with a lot more laughs than you would expect from a book about two teens with cancer. Robert had quite a few questions for author Matthew Crow Stephan Santiago when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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