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|category=newsletterslists|title=February 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As ever, weWe've rounded up our favourite seen some really good self-published books out this month and hopefully youyear: they'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for re up there with the film adaptation best of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are outtraditional publishing. Most are suggesting that the film is better than the book. It Here's a polarising volumeour top ten, isn't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see what readers think: few of us ''ever'' prefer the film to the bookalphabetical order, by author.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesJeffrey Dunn|summary=Rebecca thought that Jill enjoyed [[The Virtuoso Radio Free Olympia by Virginia BurgesJeffrey Dunn|The VirtuosoRadio Free Olympia]] was , a sensitive portrayal story blending prose and poetry with themes of a life in transitionecology, folklore, love and loss. She had quite didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions when author Virginia Burges popped into Bookbag Towersrewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittFull Guide|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot at Glory 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 P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls people of all ages and author P J Davitt makes it warts backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and face unimaginable challenges, allwithout leaving our homes. She had quite But what if you could do more than just visit these magical lands? What if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a few questions she wanted fantasy novel. You have the power to ask when Paddy popped build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into Bookbag Towerslandscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the craft of writing. You'll learn to use language and imagination to make a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaBest Practices|summary=Sue thought that [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]] was a longReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, indulgentbut it also allows you to see them used in context, romantic read which is essential for understanding and she had quite 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 few questions tried-and-true method that has been used for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towerscenturies.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Didn't Know About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersGhostwriters|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer and proud Harvard Alum. His writing has appeared How much do you know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, shadows of the publishing industry (both self- and Washington Posttraditional publishing), and he has written two novelswith most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In Given the Company awkwardness a lot of Educated Men] is people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a literary thriller with socio-economicnumber of misconceptions about what they do, class, and racial themesso I'm hoping to clarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksConrad Delacroix|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' Sue really enjoyed [[A Reverie of Brothers The Lensky Connection by R D ShanksConrad Delacroix|A Reverie of BrothersThe Lensky Connection]] and she , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when the author he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=January 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We have 're constantly amazed at the most wonderful book story for you this month. For quality of the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old self-published books which come our way and we've seen some real gems in and around Edinburgh2022. The sculptures Here they are absolutely beautiful: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, the artist has spoken in an [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with the BBC]. She still doesn't say who she isalphabetical order, though! We love this story.}}{{newfeature |category=interviews |title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji |summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells the Sun to Shineauthor: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag 3 Things You Should Know About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsLiterary Agents|summary=Jim was blown away when he read If you're all set to publish your novel, it might be time to [[The Last of https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you're essentially picking the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itstarted getting responses, these tips will help you choose the right person for you.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewLolita Book Review: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyMost Important Things to Know|summary=Jill thought that [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was Lolita, a vividhighly controversial book, clever story of love, art, war and missed opportunitiesis not subject to bans in American schools. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit Here are the most important things you need to chat know about when he popped into Bookbag Towersit.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on Crucible is a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing tragedy that’s been debated and Marketing discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused to write 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 rather intriguing review. Keep reading to talk about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towersfind out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Hi, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see the world Singapore Mathematics is a unique way of books get involvedpresenting this science. 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 Parents and teachers will be a little bit kinder able to each other understand and so we'd like to add our voice explain to children the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindsimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Sue enjoyed If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouA Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|Black Greek Coffeeliterature]]. 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 lot of possible reasons for this, and it's something that you might be able to approach in a series number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of short stories which look at the darker side most important parts of Greek domestic life this is probably that you are able to find enough time for reading, and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towersthat can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenGerry 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 Green Door Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Christopher Bowden|The Green DoorGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was an absorbing,evocative . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and truly enjoyable readlivelihoods could be in the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag TowersSue wanted to know more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=October 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Hello! HowWe thought that 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we's it going? What ve been amazed by the quality of self-published books which have you been reading? Therecome our way. Last year's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience strong point...) but this month. However, you donyear we't re going to have to wait until the end of the month to find out which books make it a baker's dozen as wereally couldn're enjoyingt split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.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 to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=Peter thought Book reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that author Leigh Russell captured opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, and recommendations found. But though the atmosphere growth of the racecourse well in [[Race book review sites is promising for readers, a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race make your mark as a book reviewer. If you’re looking for ways to Death]] freshen your voice and he had quite make a stronger impression, I’ve got a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towerstips 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 Matthew TreeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue thought that was an enthusiastic reader of [[Snug The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Matthew TreeGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|SnugThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a deceptively simple novel and she had several points she wanted to discuss with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history and the authors when Matthew Tree they popped ino into Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 NewsletterComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=HiComic books and movies, in general, hello have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and we hope all is well with yousaving the day. Summerhowever, thanks to the creativity of writers, what we had have a few writers of itcomics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, is over. And it's time for evil wins at the autumn books release rush. There's an awful lot end of good stuff coming out over the next few weeksday'. Ian McEwanWhile it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books it is still something a bit fascinating to come. So keep an eye peeled on dwell on the Bookbag homepage]. We'll be reviewing as much as And, we believe that it is a breath of fresh air to discover that we can have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as quickly as we can, promise!the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P De V HencherGerry 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 [[The Leopard of Dramoor by P De V Hencherhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense of time and place. She had a few questions for the author when he popped in to see usthis £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=JillIn this strangest of years we's not easily impressed ve been delighted by political the self-published books but she did enjoy [[Stand we've read and Deliver: 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 they're all is books which compare well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopelesstraditionally-published books in the same genres. We donreally couldn't have narrow the choice down 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 of the proverb, to walk a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do further - so this. Books allow us to see the world through someone elseyear's eyestop ten consists of eleven books and here they are, to put ourselves in someone else's placealphabetical order by author. 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviewsSue was so impressed by [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by Olga Kokshagina and waved Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had a curtsy good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundAndrew Hampshire|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim StaflundTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's book t have the background. In [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Creating Value, Not Price! Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Kim StaflundAndrew Hampshire|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Creating Value, Not Price!Through Technology: Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business]] Andrew Hampshire discusses the tech that she was tempted can add quantifiable value to give your business and how to get the most out of it a go - and she hasn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she He and Sue had a few questions lot to askchat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 YearsStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=We couldn't In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbagother kids look up to them and respect them. Time goes so quickly when youThat is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose t have the experience to the challenge of selecting his top fifteen booksproperly judge what is respect and what is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jill thought The gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was a funny and truthful peek into far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls aren't left outsmartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d 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 questionsbe seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2014 Newsletter5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UK's first ever YA Literature Convention, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Conmost important technologies in human history. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children's Laureate and author of It comes with so many of our favourite booksbenefits, including [[Noble Conflict by Malorie Blackman|Noble Conflict]], and organised with from improving the help efficiency of Booktrustsimple, 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 basic tasks to helping 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 weekendsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
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|category=commentslists|title=Rebecca Mascull Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was a beautifully crafted mesh Are you running out of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story inspiration for what to do with the kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel thatbaker's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its companydozen of books to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=On a warm summerWe's day Sue sat ve seen some cracking self-published books this year and they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the garden same genres. We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow here they are, in alphabetical order by Lorraine Jenkin]]author.. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Jim Dean Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature Convention5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw the UKWriting a book review isn's first ever YA Literature Conventiont difficult, held as part of the established London Film and Comic Con. Curated by Malorie Blackmanyou know, 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 but there are a few things you need to keep us in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successmind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonMelanie Martin|summary=Sue was blown away when she read |summary=In [[Stalemate War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Alan HamiltonMelanie Martin|StalemateWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in Liverpool between the warsWWII. Even knowing how it It''had'' to work out s a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she still couldn't put finished the book down - and Sue could not stop thinking about what she had a lot to ask read and was delighted when the author Alan Hamilton when he popped in agreed to chat to uswith her.
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|title=Sarah Skilton Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah Skilton's [[High and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High and Dry]] particularly because it was very different 8 ways to her last novel. Sarah chatted motivate yourself to us about the books.}} {{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=June 2014 Newsletterwrite, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Hello there! WeEver felt that you're ve hit a brick wall with your writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .Bookbag Towers but we really don't ? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty of reading recommendations for you and you might need them if all around you has gone Rio madwriting again.
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|title=Robert James Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchOld Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jim went to the launch of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]. We insisted that he tell us all about it.Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and ''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To W Scott BeavenBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott BeavenOne of the finest storytellers you's coming ve never heard of age [[Riccarton Junction: 1 by W Scott Beaven|crime story]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She had quite a few questions for the author when he popped , who died in to see us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J Morgan|summary=Jim thought that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but September 2018 at the great voice and gallows humour drew him in. He and Rebecca had lots to chat about when she popped into Bookbag Towersage of 58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyMelissa Leet|summary=Sue loved was impressed when she read [[Being Someone Landslide by Adrian HarveyMelissa Leet|Landslide]] - the story of a relationship by Melissa Leet and how early the seeds of destruction were sown. She thought was surprised to find that it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely writtena debut novel. There was She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for Melissa when the author she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Candy Harper Abi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' SeriesA Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Candy popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuff''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part.The hard part is, how do you make a flying car that's super safe and quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydDaniel Peltz|summary=Ani enjoyed [[Rough Passage Sue wasn't expecting to London: A Sea Captainenjoy a novel about a ''building''s Tale, a Novel but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Robin LloydDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] and was intrigued by the background to the story. There were quite was a few questions she wanted lot to ask chat about when Robin author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Michael Grant Talks To Bookbag About The ''GONE'' TV Show|summary=One of Jim'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 2017|summary=Hi, hello, and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, Choosing the top ten self-published books we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began with read in 2017 was one of the teenager [[The Secret Diary toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ by Sue Townsend|navigating adolescence]] discussion. 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 Sara CroweChit Dubey|summary=Jim gave five stars to Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Bone Jack 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Sara CroweChit Dubey]] and thought as it was classic fantasy at its finestchimed with her personal view of life. He really couldn't wait She was delighted when Sara Chit Dubey popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais Elizabeth Fox and Sarah HorneMartin le Comte|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Peter thought that [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Clementine Beauvais Elizabeth Fox and Sarah HorneMartin le Comte|Sesame Seade MysteriesThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] so was the best book on leadership he was delighted 'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne popped in they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeGabe Riggs|summary=Robert Luke thought that [[Far From You Punk Love Foucault by Tess SharpeGabe Riggs]] was very difficult to review without giving away too much of the plot - but he had lots of questions ready when the author popped in to see us.}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Sally Green Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island Books|summary=Sally's hoping an intense, emotional and visceral read that she won't need illuminates and educates with a stack of 'how to' books strong voice and that she'll be able to indulge herself with some excellent booksclear, capable prose. We're just wondering how she's going There was a lot to get them all there!}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=March 2014 Newsletter|summary=Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? 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 talk about when Gabe popped into 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 a Horrible History in there. All these books cost just £1, thanks to the annual celebration of reading. What a wonderful thingchat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lauren St JohnSandra Aragona|summary=Robert thinks that Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Sorting the Laura Marlin mysteries is one Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Sandra Aragona|autobiography]] of the best series for tweens and younger teenslife as a diplomatic spouse. He There was delighted a lot that she wanted to ask about when author Lauren St John Sandra popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerK J Lawrence|summary=Being from the other side of the Pennines, Sue's not renowned for her love of Manchester, but was delighted when she was impressed by the way the city came across in read [[The Baby and the Brandy Cossack by Robert ParkerK J Lawrence|The Baby and the BrandyCossack]] as it restored her faith in the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parkerthriller genre. She had quite a few questions when When the author , K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers.}} {{newfeature|category=comments|title=Fletcher Moss Talks To Bookbag About His Obsession With Age|summary=When Fletcher Moss, author of [[The Poison Boy by Fletcher Moss|The Poison Boy]] popped in to see chat to us he , Sue 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 are you? Guess what? We have exciting news to reportquite a few questions ready! 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanStuart Burrell|summary=Linda loved Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Nikki SheehanStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] but it was Robert who won the competition an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask the questionsus.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Jane ElsonWes Stuart|summary=Jill Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and Robert both loved growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[A Room Full of Chocolate My Name is Sam by Jane ElsonWes Stuart|A Room Full of ChocolateMy Name is Sam]]. Jill got to do the review, but Robert was at the front of the queue with the and he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when Jane he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leila SalesB C R Fegan|summary=Robert thought that he should have been able to give Sue giggled like a child when she read [[This Song Will Save Your Life Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Leila Sales|This Song Will Save Your LifeB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] : it's a sixth stargood story with some valuable lessons. Unfortunately he couldn't - but he could It was a real pleasure to chat to author Leila Sales writer B C R Fegan when she he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tom AveryAnnie Ingram|summary=Robert 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 [[My Brother's Shadow Conversations with Kammie by Tom AveryAnnie Ingram|My Brother's Shadowbook]] . There was a well-written story lot to talk about a young girl grieving for her older brother. He had quite a few questions for Tom Avery when he she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Suzanne RindellStephan Santiago|summary=Robert Ani was completely blown away quietly moved by [[The Other Typist Returning Home by Suzanne RindellStephan Santiago|The Other TypistReturning Home]] and he had quite a few questions for there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Suzanne Rindell Stephan Santiago when she he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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