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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=After she finished reading [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) by Antony Wootten|The Grubby Feather Gang]] Sue couldnWe've seen some really good self-published books this year: they't get re up there with the characters out best of her mindtraditional publishing. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite a few questions for Here's our top ten, in alphabetical order, by author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoJeffrey Dunn|summary=Rebecca was impressed by Jill enjoyed [[Dandelion Angel Radio Free Olympia by C B CalicoJeffrey Dunn|Dandelion AngelRadio Free Olympia]] , a story blending prose and had quite poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't think it was the easiest read, but a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterHow To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Full Guide|summary= HiFantasy has always been our way out of the real world's limitations. It's a space where magic is real, mythical creatures roam, hello and how are 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. But what if youcould do more than just visit these magical lands? Good, we hopeWhat if you could create your own? This is the magic of writing a fantasy novel. We You have some summer reading recommendations the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into landscapes that readers can explore. So, get ready for you as ever this monthan adventure. This journey is not just about castles and wizards. If you haven't been on your holidays yet, hopefully thereIt's something there youalso about the craft of writing. You'd like ll learn to take with youuse language and imagination to make a rich, varied story. If And who knows what unexplored realms you have, well, you can still take a look - perhaps for some reading in the garden during 'll discover along the long evenings. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!?
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= How are you all doing with Reading is one of the summer weather? Aside from sweltering and moaning, that ismost effective ways to improve your vocabulary. We can allow Not only does it expose you to swelter new words and their meanings, but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did also allows you watch Wimbledon? As we writeto see them used in context, the tournament which is still ongoing, so our fingers are still crossed essential for Andy Murrayunderstanding and using them correctly. With the rise of language learning apps, such as they were for our fabulous footballing lionessesPromova, many people have turned to technology to improve their vocabulary. We need to review more books about sportHowever, we really doreading remains a tried-and-true method that has been used for centuries.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah Bourne3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary=When she read [[Two Lives by Sarah Bourne|Two Lives]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to followHow 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. They had Given the awkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, it's no surprise that there are a number of misconceptions about what they do, so I'm hoping to chat about when Sarah popped into Bookbag Towersclarify three important things in this post.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperConrad Delacroix|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John Piper's Sue really enjoyed [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deo, Rege et Patricia, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) The Lensky Connection by John PiperConrad Delacroix|Hibernia UnanimisThe Lensky Connection]] and she , a thriller set primarily in Russia. She had quite a few questions to ask the for author Conrad Delacroix when he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry BrownTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Sue thought that [[The Independent Director: The Non-Executive DirectorWe's Guide to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Director: The Nonre constantly amazed at the quality of the self-Executive Directorpublished books which come our way and we's Guide to Effective Board Presence]] was fascinating and certain to become the go-to book for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorshipve seen some real gems in 2022. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when Here they are, in alphabetical order, by author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.:
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Should Know About Literary Agents|summary=Hi, hello and how the devil are If you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbag're all set to publish your novel, it means the evenings are perfect for readingmight be time to [https://blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-literary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Hopefully Since you feel 're essentially picking the same person responsible for presenting and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what marketing your book to read next. So, what's been going on in the book world? Well, therethis is no easy task. When you's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable ve sent your [httphttps://wwwblog.bbcreedsy.co.ukcom/newsguide/entertainmenthow-to-write-artsa-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken overquery-letter/ query letters] from the equally redoubtable Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. Hooray! We love Chris. He says he wants to put ''visual literacy'' front and centre during his tenure and he'd love to see children drawing every day. So would we. Good luckstarted getting responses, Christhese tips will help you choose the right person for you.}}
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=May 2015 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=HiLolita, helloa highly controversial book, how goes it with you? Post-election blues? Or post-election euphoria? Or simply thankful it's all over for another five years? Whichever, it's good is not subject to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin bans in American schools. Here are hoping to raise £25,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through their [http://penguinblog.co.uk/2015/05/05/a-night-of-infinities/ Night of Infinities] on 26 June. Over the past three years, millions of people around the world have connected with the story of Gus and Hazel in John Green’s life-changing [[The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|The Fault in Our Stars]]. Night of Infinities is a a UK and Ireland wide, TFiOS-themed sleepover that will include all sorts of online fun. The Teenage Cancer Trust does remarkable work, so if most important things you know anyone that might like need to take part, do let them knowabout it.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=April 2015 NewsletterStylish Restaging of The Crucible is All Show and No Substance, According to Reviews|summary=Hi there! Spring is in the air! Isn't it a relief? Politics The Crucible is also in the air. There's a general election campaign on, in case you hadn't noticed. Somewhat less of a relief tragedy that’s been debated and discussed for many, we fearyears. If you're looking to escape Cameron, Miliband, Farage et al, and are looking for anything to read that isn't Its current running in theaters has received a party manifesto, stick with us. We have some great book recommendations for you this month. In other news, author David Nicholls says that browsing bookshops then buying online is a genteel form of shopliftingrather intriguing review. Do you agree? We think bookshops are precious so we are inclined Keep reading to concurfind out more. 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John KempHow Bar Modeling Makes Word Problems Easy in Singapore Math|summary=Sue thought that John Kemp’s book [[Caring for Shirley by John Kemp|Caring for Shirley]] was Singapore Mathematics is a remarkably upbeat, life-affirming read considering that it was about looking after his wife who was suffering from dementia unique way of presenting this science. Parents and no longer recognised him as her husband. it’s probably one of the most feared fates as you get older, teachers will be able to understand and Sue had plenty explain to discuss with John Kemp when he popped into Bookbag Towerschildren the simplest mathematical processes using images.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Michael PronkoFinding More Time For Reading|summary=Rebecca enjoyed Michael PronkoIf there is one thing that a lot of people could benefit from having more of in their lives, it's whimsical, poetic [[Beauty and ChaosA Bookbagger's View: Slices and Morsels of Tokyo Life by Michael PronkoWhat it's like to be a reviewer|essays on Tokyo lifeliterature]] . 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 she had quite it's something that you might be able to approach in a few questions number of ways if you want to make sure that you are getting back into reading again. But one of the most important parts of this is probably that you are able to find enough time for the author when he popped into Bookbag Towersreading, and that can be harder than you might initially think.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Tricia Callow, sister of Lesley J NickellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson about Disaster in the Boardroom: Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand|summary=Ani is an enthusiast about 15th and 16th century history and enjoyed the different approach Sue was absolutely riveted to the Wars of the Roses which she found in [[The White Queen of MiddlehamDisaster in the Boardroom: Sprigs of Broom 1 Six Dysfunctions Everyone Should Understand by Lesley J NickellGerry Brown and Randall S Peterson]]. SheIt'd have loved to chat to Lesley, s brilliantly readable but unfortunately she died rather frightening: people's lives and livelihoods could be in 2013the hands of company boards which are dysfunctional. Fortunately, Lesley's sister, Tricia Callow had the answers Sue wanted to many of Ani's questionsknow more.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=March 2015 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2021|summary=Hello dear readers. We hope you're well and thought that winter is slowly seeping from your bones. This last month 2020 was a strange year but 2021 has brought sad newsbeen equally so. Sir Terry Pratchett, creator Once again we've been amazed by the quality of Discworld and advocate self-published books which have come our way. Last year's top ten consisted of right to die reform, [http://wwweleven books (maths never was our strong point.theguardian.com/books/2015/mar/15/sir-terry-pratchett-1948-2015-an-appreciation has died]. Lovely Sir Terry, whose stories satirised every aspect of the modern world and the human condition ) but whothis 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 personalphabetical order, was kind and funny and twinkly, without a nasty bone in his bodyby author.. We are all a little bit less without him.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=February 2015 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, helloideas discussed, and how recommendations found. But though the devil are you? Reading feverishlygrowth of book review sites is promising for readers, we hope. As ever, we've rounded up our favourite books out this month and hopefully you'll find something you - or a saturated market also means that it’s getting increasingly difficult to make your children - will enjoy in the picksmark as a book reviewer.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Virginia BurgesGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais about The Independent Director in Society|summary=Rebecca thought that Sue was an enthusiastic reader of [[The Virtuoso Independent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do by Virginia BurgesGerry Brown, Andrew Kakabadse and Filipe Morais|The VirtuosoIndependent Director in Society: Our current crisis of governance and what to do]] was a sensitive portrayal of a life in transition. She and she had quite a few questions several points she wanted to discuss with the authors when author Virginia Burges they popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To P J DavittComic Books Where the Bad Guys Won|summary=Jill thought that [[One Shot Comic books and movies, in general, have been given the portrayal of good; always winning and saving the day. however, thanks to the creativity of writers, we have a few writers of comics who have managed to alter this unsaid rule, 'evil wins at Glory by P J Davitt|One Shot at Glory]] was the end of the day'. While it may not be a truly relatable story about football hopefuls and author P J Davitt makes great thought to bear in mind, it warts and allis still something a bit fascinating to dwell on. She had quite And, we believe that it is a few questions she wanted breath of fresh air to ask when Paddy popped into Bookbag Towersdiscover that we have something different from the cliché where the hero always emerges as the victor.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Nigel McCleaGerry Brown About Making a Difference: Leadership, Change and Giving Back the Independent Director Way|summary=Sue thought Gerry Brown is so keen to see people geting involved that there's a free digital [[A Word Glittering with Spikes by Nigel McClea|A Word Glittering with Spikes]https://www.degruyter.com/view/title/580618 download] was a long, indulgent, romantic read and she had quite a few questions for author Nigel McClea when he popped into Bookbag Towersof this £42 book.
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|category=commentslists|title=Leonce Gaiter Talks To Bookbag About Why Men Are Only 20% of all Fiction ReadersTop Ten Self-Published Books 2020|summary=Leonce Gaiter is a prolific African American writer In this strangest of years we've been delighted by the self-published books we've read and proud Harvard Alumthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. His writing has appeared in We really couldn't narrow the NYTimes, NYT Magazine, LA Times, Washington Times, choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and Washington Posthere they are, and he has written two novelsin alphabetical order by author. His newly released novel, [http://bit.ly/ZyqSuN In the Company of Educated Men] is a literary thriller with socio-economic, class, and racial themes.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R D ShanksOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander|summary=Ani Sue was quietly so impressed by debut author Rachael Shanks' [[The Radical Innovation Playbook: A Reverie of Brothers Practical Guide for Harnessing New, Novel or Game-Changing Breakthroughs by R D Shanks|A Reverie of BrothersOlga Kokshagina and Allen Alexander]] and that she wished that she had quite a few questions good business idea of her own so that she could use the book. Perhaps that was what she was talking about when the author Olga and Allen popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsStand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of In every generation, there are kids who become bullies. They bully their siblings, neighbor kids, and their classmates. They seem to believe that other kids look up to them and respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of the Spirits]] experience to properly judge what is respect and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about itwhat is merely fear.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFrom Sci Fi to Reality: Bookbag Talks To Alan KennedyHow 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 [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was a vividfar back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, clever story of lovethe smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, artbut if you don’t have one in today’s society, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towersyou’d either be seen as crazy or just out of touch.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee Blick5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=When Sue finished reading [[The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book - on a Shoestring Budget by Dee Blick|The Ultimate Guide to Writing and Marketing a Bestselling Book on a Shoestring Budget]] she was enthused to write a book - until she realised that she was Artificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the few people who didn't have a book inside her - but there was still a lot to talk about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towersmost important technologies in human history.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=November 2014 Newsletter|summary=HiIt comes with so many benefits, hello and how are you? November 17-21 was Anti-Bullying week here in the UK. And we were really happy to see from improving the world efficiency of books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties in with the gorgeous [[Wonder by R J Palacio]]simple, a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first time. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries basic tasks to inspire all people helping to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekindsolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Konstantina Sozou-KyrkouA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|summary=Sue enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]], a series Are you running out of short stories which look at inspiration for what to do with the darker side kids when they can't go out? We've come up with a baker's dozen of Greek domestic life and had quite a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towersbooks to give you some brilliant ideas.
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Jill thought that [[The Green Door by Christopher Bowden|The Green Door]] was an absorbing,evocative We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and truly enjoyable readthey're all books which compare well with traditionally-published books in the same genres. She had a few questions for We really couldn't narrow the choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books and here they are, in alphabetical order by author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towers...
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterDesiree Villena Talks To Bookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-Yet-Fair Book Review|summary=Hello! HowWriting a book review isn's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet t difficult, you know, but there are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, few things you don't have need to wait until the end of the month to find out which books we're enjoyingkeep us in mind. You can always follow Desiree Villena gives us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of the books we liked every single dayfive tips. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh RussellMelanie Martin|summary=Peter thought that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere |summary=In [[War and Love: A family's testament of the racecourse well anguish, endurance and devotion in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) occupied Amsterdam by Leigh RussellMelanie Martin|Race to DeathWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had read and he had quite a few questions for Leigh was delighted when she popped into Bookbag Towersthe author agreed to chat with her.
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|category=interviewscomments|title=The InterviewFraming the Brexit narrative: Bookbag Talks To Matthew Treeimmigration, myths and public perception|summary=Sue thought that [[Snug by Matthew Tree|Snug]] was a deceptively simple novel with unsuspected layers. It left her thinking about our colonial history Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to affect the publishing industry - and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the authorwider country.
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|category=newsletterscomments|title=September 2014 Newsletter8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Hi, hello and we hope all is well Ever felt that you've hit a brick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get youwriting again. Summer, what we had of it, is over. And it's 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 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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|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To P De V HencherBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|summary=Jill thought that [[The Leopard of Dramoor by P De V Hencher]] had an intricate Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' 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 us.''Brave New World''?
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|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=JillChoosing the top ten self-published books we read in 2018 was difficult as we're constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books are. Here's not easily impressed our final top ten in alphabetical order by political books but she did enjoy [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government 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 NewsletterJames Donald Talks To Bookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all One of the finest storytellers you. World news this month has been ''so'' horribly unhappy and depressing, hasn't it? Sometimes, it makes you feel utterly hopeless. We don't have any answers here at Bookbag but we do wish peace for all people in every country and we hope that one day humanity will achieve it. One possible way is, in the words ve never heard of the proverb, to walk a mile who died in another man's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see September 2018 at the world through someone else's eyes, to put ourselves in someone else's place. They can be distractions but they can also be tools age of comings-together. And it's in that spirit of comings-together that we bring you this month's newsletter58.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To The QueenMelissa Leet|summary=Her Majesty does not do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags Sue was impressed when she read [[Landslide by Melissa Leet|Landslide]] by Melissa Leet and waved was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a curtsy few questions for Melissa when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to she popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=Jim's Top 15 Books Reviewed in the Last 5 YearsAbi Silver Talks To The Bookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=We couldn't believe it when we realised that it was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbag. Time goes so quickly when you're enjoying yourself! It was We could definitely make a tough job flying car – but Jim rose to that's not the challenge of selecting his top fifteen bookshard 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 Melvin BurgessDaniel Peltz|summary=Jill thought that Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was surprised by just how compelling she found [[Doing It The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Melvin BurgessDaniel Peltz|The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] . There 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 lot to chat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.
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|category=newsletterslists|title=July 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2017|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, Choosing the top ten self-published books we read on. We have plenty in 2017 was one of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great news! The weekend deal 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 Condiscussion. Curated by Malorie Blackman, Children Here'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 final top YA publishers around, the event, held ten 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=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainChit Dubey|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into was quietly impressed when she read [[Jam Tomorrow 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Lorraine JenkinChit Dubey]]as it chimed with her personal view of life. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask Lorraine She was delighted when she Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=Jim Dean Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About The UKKing's First Ever YA Literature ConventionPearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|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 the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2, Melita Thomas tell us that Mary was a staggering success.true Renaissance Princess
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=Sue was blown away when she read Peter thought that [[Stalemate The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Alan HamiltonElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|StalemateThe Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]], a reworking of was the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the wars. Even knowing how it best book on leadership he''had'' to work out she still d ever read and he couldn't put the book down - resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and she had Martin le Comte quite a lot few questions when they came to ask author Alan Hamilton when he popped in Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanGabe Riggs|summary=Jill Luke thought that [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Punk Love Foucault by N S Blackman|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeGabe Riggs]] was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and educates with a super-fun adventure strong voice and she had quite clear, capable prose. There was a few questions lot to talk about when author N S Blackman Gabe popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit of football at .The Interview: Bookbag Towers but we really don't 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 mad. }}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Robert James Talks To Bookbag About Popular: The LaunchK J Lawrence|summary=Jim went to the launch of Sue was delighted when she read [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) The Cossack by Maya Van WagenenK J Lawrence|The Cossack]]as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. We insisted that he tell When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us all about it., Sue had quite a few questions ready!
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellStuart Burrell|summary=Sue was impressed by found Start Burrell's book [[Vortex Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Matt CarrellStuart Burrell|Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] and the opportunity an inspiring, feel-good read. She wanted to ask the author a few questions know more when he Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to misschat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenWes Stuart|summary=Ani Luke enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming the combination of age compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of innocence and growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Riccarton Junction: 1 My Name is Sam by W Scott BeavenWes Stuart|crime storyMy Name is Sam]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She he had quite a few questions for the author Wes Stuart when he popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To B C R J MorganFegan|summary=Jim thought that Sue giggled like a child when she read [[Fifteen Bones Henry and the Hidden Treasure by B C R J MorganFegan and Lenny Wen]] was : it's a stunning debut dealing good story with some dark topics, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him invaluable lessons. He and Rebecca had lots It was a real pleasure to chat about to writer B C R Fegan when she he popped into Bookbag Towers.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Adrian HarveyAnnie Ingram|summary=Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of a relief when Sue loved met author, Annie Ingram. She has lengthy conversations with her cocker spaniel Kammie and has shared them with us in her [[Being Someone Conversations with Kammie by Adrian HarveyAnnie Ingram|book]] - the story of a relationship 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 talk about when the author she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
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|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Keris StaintonStephan Santiago|summary=Kicking off the Countdown to 5th June tour Keris Stainton popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us. You'll find all the tour dates Ani was quietly moved by [[http://www.countdownya.com hereReturning Home by Stephan Santiago|Returning Home].}}{{newfeature|category=comments|title=Candy Harper Talks To Bookbag About The Inspiration For The ''Faith'' Series|summary=Candy ] and there were several points she wanted to discuss with author Stephan Santiago when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about some stuff which helped her write some other stuff.
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