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|category=newsletterslists|title=April 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Hi We've seen some really good self-published books this year: they're up there! Spring is in with the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics is also in the airbest of traditional publishing. There Here's a general election campaign onour top ten, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief for many, we fear. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other newsalphabetical order, by author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shoplifting. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined to concur. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with a choice of format. Not everybody feels the same way about books as objects. Perhaps, rather than the gladiatorial combat Nicholls describes, it would be better if people browsed in bookshops and then chose the physical book or a download at the checkout?
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempJeffrey Dunn|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book Jill enjoyed [[Caring for Shirley Radio Free Olympia by John KempJeffrey Dunn|Caring for ShirleyRadio Free Olympia]] was , a remarkably upbeatstory blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, life-affirming read considering that love and loss. She didn't think it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get oldereasiest read, and Sue had plenty to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towersbut a rewarding one.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoFull Guide|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's whimsicallimitations. It's a space where magic is real, poetic [[Beauty mythical creatures roam, and heroes go on epic quests. This genre is loved by people of all ages and Chaos: Slices backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and Morsels face unimaginable challenges, all without leaving our homes. 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 Tokyo Life by Michael Pronko|essays on Tokyo life]] writing a fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and she had quite a few questions paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for an adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. It's also about the author when he popped into Bookbag Towerscraft 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 Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellBest Practices|summary=Ani Reading is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed one of the different approach most effective ways to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of Middleham: Sprigs of Broom 1 by Lesley J Nickell]]improve your vocabulary. She'd have loved Not only does it expose you to chat to Lesleynew words and their meanings, but unfortunately she died it also allows you to see them used in 2013context, which is essential for understanding and using them correctly. FortunatelyWith the rise of language learning apps, Lesley's sistersuch as Promova, Tricia Callow had the answers many people have turned to technology to many of Ani's questionsimprove their vocabulary. However, reading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=March 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope How much do you're well and that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month has brought sad news. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of Discworld the publishing industry (both self- and advocate of right to die reform, [http://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terrytraditional publishing), whose stories satirised every aspect with most members of the modern world and the human condition but who, in person, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his body. We are all a little bit less without him. }}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=February 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, and how the devil are you? Reading feverishly, we hope. As public having only ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or your children - will enjoy in the picks. The first reviews for heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film adaptation of [[Fifty Shades Of Grey by EL James]] are out. Most are suggesting that Given the film is better than the book. It's awkwardness a polarising volumelot of people feel toward ghostwriters, isnit't it? Our reviewer Zoe is in the positive camp but s no surprise that there are many who aren't. It will be interesting to see a number of misconceptions about what readers think: few of us ''ever'they do, so I' prefer the film m hoping to the bookclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesConrad Delacroix|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue really enjoyed [[The Virtuoso Lensky Connection by Virginia BurgesConrad Delacroix|The VirtuosoLensky Connection]] was , a sensitive portrayal of a life thriller set primarily in transitionRussia. She had quite a few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when author Virginia Burges he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot We're constantly amazed at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes it warts the quality of the self-published books which come our way and allwe've seen some real gems in 2022. She had quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towers.Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author:
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McClea3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Sue thought that 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 [A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikeshttps://blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-to-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]] was a long, indulgentand started getting responses, romantic read and she had quite a few questions these tips will help you choose the right person for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersyou.
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|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=Leonce Gaiter Lolita, a highly controversial book, is a prolific African not subject to bans in American writer and proud Harvard Alumschools. His writing has appeared in Here are the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, and Washington Post, and he has written two novels. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themesmost important things you need to know about it.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Stylish Restaging of The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksCrucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Ani was quietly impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[A Reverie of Brothers by R D Shanks|A Reverie of Brothers]] The Crucible is a tragedy that’s been debated and she had quite discussed for many years. Its current running in theaters has received a few questions when the author popped into Bookbag Towersrather intriguing review. Keep reading to find out more.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=January 2015 NewsletterHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Hi, hello and Singapore Mathematics is a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one unique way of you. We have the most wonderful book story for you presenting this monthscience. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in Parents and around Edinburgh. The sculptures 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 is, 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 teachers will be able to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love understand and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells explain to children the Sun to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towerssimplest mathematical processes using images.
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|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration Finding More Time For The Last of the SpiritsReading|summary=Jim was blown away when he read If there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's [[The Last A Bookbagger's View:What it's like to be a reviewer|literature]]. Plenty of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last us have gone through this experience of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last suddenly finding that we are not reading as much as we used to. There are a lot of the Spirits]] possible reasons for this, and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped 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 Bookbag Towers reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to chat about itfind enough time for reading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Jill thought that Sue was absolutely riveted to [[Lucy Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Alan Kennedy|LucyGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]] was a vivid, clever story . It's brilliantly readable but rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in the hands of love, art, war and missed opportunitiescompany boards which are dysfunctional. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit Sue wanted to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towersknow more.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing We thought that 2020 was a Bestselling Book strange year but 2021 has been equally so. Once again we've been amazed by the quality of self- on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of eleven books (maths never was our strong point...) but this year we're going to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused have to write make it a book - until she realised that she was one of the few people who didnbaker's dozen as we really couldn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about when split them apart. Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=November 2014 NewsletterHow to Write a Standout Book Review in a Saturated Market|summary=HiBook reviews are a crucial tool for the reading community — it’s via these that opinions are exchanged, ideas discussed, hello and how are you?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 Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Sue enjoyed was an enthusiastic reader of [[Black Greek Coffee The Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|Black Greek CoffeeThe Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]], a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and she had quite a few questions several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when Konstantina they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] was an absorbingComic books and movies, in general,evocative and truly enjoyable read. She had a few questions for author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=October 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much given the portrayal of good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice; always winning and saving the day. Read on for some however, thanks to the creativity of our recommendations for writers, we have a fabulous reading experience few writers of comics who have managed to alter this month. Howeverunsaid rule, you don't have to wait until evil wins at the end of the month to find out which books weday're enjoying. You can always follow us While it may not be a great thought to bear in mind, it is still something a bit fascinating to dwell on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter]And, where we post links believe that it is a breath of fresh air to reviews of discover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the books we liked every single dayvictor. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Peter thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in [there's a free digital [Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race to Deathhttps://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download]] and he had quite a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matthew TreeTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Sue thought that [[Snug In this strangest of years we've been delighted by Matthew Tree|Snug]] 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 a few questions for the author.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello self-published books we've read and we hope they're all is books which compare well with youtraditionally-published books in the same genres. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And itWe really couldn's time for t narrow the autumn books release rush. Therechoice down any further - so this year's an awful lot top ten consists of good stuff coming out over the next few weekseleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author. Ian McEwan, Will Self, David Mitchell, Martin Amis, Sarah Waters, Howard Jacobson and Ali Smith all have new books to come. So keep an eye peeled on on the Bookbag homepage]. 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 HencherOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Jill thought that Sue was so impressed by [[The Leopard of Dramoor Radical Innovation Playbook: A Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by P De V HencherOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] that she wished that she had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense good business idea of time and placeher own so that she could use the book. She had a few questions for the author Perhaps that was what she was talking about when he Olga and Allen popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawAndrew Hampshire|summary=JillTechnology can seem frightening to people who don's not easily impressed by political books but she did enjoy t have the background. In [[Stand and DeliverCreating Value Through Technology: A Design for Successful Government Discover the Tech that Can Transform Your Business by Ed StrawAndrew 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. She He and Sue had quite a few questions for Ed lot to chat about when he popped dropped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=OkIn every generation, there are kids who become bullies. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressingThey bully their siblings, hasn't it? Sometimesneighbor kids, it makes you feel utterly hopelessand their classmates. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but we do wish peace for all people in every country They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and we hope that one day humanity will achieve itrespect them. One possible way That isself-delusion, in the words of the proverbas most adults are aware, to walk a mile in another manbut kids don's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see t have the world through someone else's eyes, experience to put ourselves in someone else's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletterproperly 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 The QueenHow Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Her Majesty does The gap between sci-fi and reality is not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags and waved a curtsy when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to Bookbag Towers.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim Staflund|summary=Sue was so convinced by Kim Staflund's book [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book .big anymore.. and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! by Kim Staflund|How You don’t have to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!]] go that she was tempted far back in time to give it a go - and she hasn't even written a booksee huge developments in technology. When Kim popped For example, the smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in to see us she had a few questions to asktoday’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed 5 Great AI books to read in the Last 5 Years2020|summary=We couldn't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for BookbagArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. Time goes It comes with so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose to many benefits, from improving the challenge efficiency of selecting his top fifteen bookssimple, basic tasks to helping to solve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Jill thought that [[Doing It by Melvin Burgess]] was a funny and truthful peek into Are you running out of inspiration for what to do with the minds of sex-obsessed teenage boys. Girls arenkids when they can't left go 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 ? We've come up with a baker's dozen of books to ask give you some questionsbrilliant ideas.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|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 've seen some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th cracking self-published books this year and Sunday 13th July saw they're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the UKsame genres. We really 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 Booktrusthere they are, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, 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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|title=Rebecca Mascull Desiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing Historical Fictiona Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Ani thought that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] was Writing a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel thatbook review isn's worth every penny andt difficult, indeedyou know, every moment spent but there are a few things you need to keep us in its companymind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainMelanie Martin|summary=On a warm summer|summary=In [[War and Love: A family's day Sue sat testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in the garden occupied Amsterdam by Melanie Martin|War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and sank gratefully into [[Jam Tomorrow by Lorraine Jenkindevotion in occupied Amsterdam]]Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. There were quite It's a few questions highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she wanted finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and was delighted when the author agreed to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towerschat with her.
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|title=Jim Dean Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=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 Con. 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 Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, publishing industry - and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, was a staggering successwider country.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Hamilton|summary=Sue was blown away when she read [[Stalemate by Alan Hamilton|Stalemate]], a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it ''had'' 8 ways to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had a lot motivate yourself to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped in to chat to us.}} {{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S Blackmanwrite, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Jill thought Ever felt that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake]] was a super-fun adventure and she had quite you've hit a few questions when author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
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|title=Sarah Skilton Greg Hickey Talks To Bookbag About Writing The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984''High and Dry''|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah SkiltonBrave New World''s [[High and Dry by Sarah Skilton|High and Dry]] particularly because it was very different to her last novel. Sarah chatted to us about the books.?
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|category=newsletterslists|title=June 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hello there! WeChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are.Bookbag Towers but we really don Here't get feverish about its our final top ten in alphabetical order by author. 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 mad.
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|title=Robert James Donald Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchDeath Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jim went to One of the finest storytellers you've never heard of, who died in September 2018 at the launch age of [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) by Maya Van Wagenen]]. We insisted that he tell us all about it58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellMelissa Leet|summary=Sue was impressed by when she read [[Vortex Landslide by Matt CarrellMelissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and the opportunity was surprised to ask the author find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=Abi Silver Talks To The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganAbout A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Jim thought that [[Fifteen Bones by R J Morgan]] was ''We could definitely make a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, flying car – but that's not the great voice and gallows humour drew him in. He and Rebecca had lots to chat about when she popped into Bookbag Towershard part.}}{{newfeature|category=interviews|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian Harvey|summary=Sue loved [[Being Someone by Adrian Harvey]] - the story of hard part is, how do you make a relationship flying car that's super safe and how early the seeds of destruction were sown. She thought it was an intriguing tale, exquisitely written. There was quite a lot to chat about when the author popped into Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonDaniel Peltz|summary=Kicking off the Countdown Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Daniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]]. There was a lot to 5th June tour Keris Stainton chat about when author Daniel Peltz 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=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robin LloydChit Dubey|summary=Ani enjoyed Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Rough Passage 21 Doors to LondonHappiness: A Sea Captain's Tale, a Novel Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Robin LloydChit Dubey]] and was intrigued by the background to the storyas it chimed with her personal view of life. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask She was delighted when Robin Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Michael Grant Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The King''GONE'' TV Shows Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=One of Jim's favourite authors popped in to chat to Melita Thomas tell us about the screen version of [[Gone by Michael Grant|Gone]].that Mary was a true Renaissance Princess
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=April 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Hi, hello, and what are you reading? Most importantly this month, we'd like to say RIP Sue Townsend. Her creation, Adrian Mole, began with the teenager Peter thought that [[The Secret Diary Ten Golden Rules of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾ Leadership by Sue TownsendElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|navigating adolescenceThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]] in Thatcher’s Britain was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and followed him [[Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years by Sue Townsend|struggling into middle age]] during Tony Blairhe couldn's third wayt resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions when they came to Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sara CroweGabe Riggs|summary=Jim gave five stars to Luke thought that [[Bone Jack Punk Love Foucault by Sara CroweGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and thought it was classic fantasy at its finestvisceral read that illuminates and educates with a strong voice and clear, capable prose. He really couldn't wait There was a lot to talk about when Sara Gabe popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Cat Clarke AgainSandra Aragona|summary=Jim Sue loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[A Kiss In The Dark Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Cat ClarkeSandra Aragona|autobiography]] and he had quite of life as a diplomatic spouse. There was a few questions for Cat lot that she wanted to ask about when she Sandra popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneK J Lawrence|summary=Jim can't stop talking about the Sue was delighted when she read [[Sesame Seade Mysteries 1: Sleuth on Skates The Cossack by Clementine Beauvais and Sarah HorneK J Lawrence|Sesame Seade MysteriesThe Cossack]] so he was delighted when as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author Clementine Beauvais and ilustrator Sarah Horne , K J Lawrence, popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tess SharpeStuart Burrell|summary=Robert thought that Sue found Start Burrell's book [[Far From You Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Tess SharpeStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] was very difficult an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to review without giving away too much of the plot - but he had lots of questions ready know more when the author Stuart popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|category=commentsinterviews|title=Sally Green The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Her Desert Island BooksWes Stuart|summary=Sally's hoping that she won't need a stack Luke enjoyed the combination of compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of 'how to' books innocence and that she'll be able to indulge herself growth with some excellent books. We're just wondering how she's going to get them all there!}}{{newfeaturewell depicted moments of horror in [[My Name is Sam by Wes Stuart|category=newsletters|title=March 2014 Newsletter|summary=Greetings, fellow book lovers. What have you been reading? Children up My Name is Sam]] 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 he had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he 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 JohnB C R Fegan|summary=Robert thinks that the Laura Marlin mysteries is one of Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Henry and the best series for tweens Hidden Treasure by B C R Fegan and younger teensLenny Wen]]: it's a good story with some valuable lessons. He It was delighted a real pleasure to chat to writer B C R Fegan when author Lauren St John he popped in to see usinto Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Robert ParkerAnnie Ingram|summary=Being from the other side Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of the Penninesa relief when Sue met author, Sue's not renowned for Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her love of Manchester, but she was impressed by the way the city came across cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[The Baby and the Brandy Conversations with Kammie by Robert ParkerAnnie Ingram|The Baby and the Brandybook]] the first book in a planned new series by Robert Parker. She had quite There was a few questions lot to talk about when the author she 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 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 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.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nikki SheehanStephan Santiago|summary=Linda loved Ani was quietly moved by [[Who Framed Klaris Cliff? Returning Home by Nikki SheehanStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] but it was Robert who won the competition and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to ask the questionsus.
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