132,583
edits
Changes
From TheBookbag
Jump to navigationJump to searchno edit summary
Check out the full lists of [[:Category: Interviews|interviews]], [[:Category: Lists|top tens]] and [[:Category: Comments|articles]].__NOTOC__<!-- Remove -->
{{newfeature
|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt AddisTop Ten Self-Published Books 2023|summary=Sue has spent We've seen some very indulgent hours recently listening to really good self-published books narrated by Matt Addis. Most recently shethis year: they's wallowed in [[Rape of the Fair Country by Alexander Cordell|Rape of re up there with the Fair Country]] and [[The Hosts of Rebecca by Alexander Cordell|The Hosts best of Rebecca]], both by Alexander Cordell, which she thought were amazingtraditional publishing. When Matt popped into Bookbag Towers she wanted to know how it was all done.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=September 2015 Newsletter|summary= WellHere's our top ten, they say summer is the silly season but so much has been happening since we last wrote! And so much of what has been happening has tied into the world of books in our thoughts. MPsalphabetical order, given a free vote, [http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/mps-overwhelmingly-reject-plans-to-legalise-assisted-dying-for-people-with-terminal-illnesses-10496918.html rejected] an assisted dying bill. And that made us remember beloved Terry Pratchett, who so strongly [http://www.theguardian.com/society/2010/feb/02/terry-pratchett-assisted-suicide-tribunal supported] the idea. We miss you, Terryby author.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Antony Wootten AgainJeffrey Dunn|summary=After she finished reading Jill enjoyed [[The Grubby Feather Gang (Bigshorts) Radio Free Olympia by Antony WoottenJeffrey Dunn|The Grubby Feather GangRadio Free Olympia]] Sue couldn, a story blending prose and poetry with themes of ecology, folklore, love and loss. She didn't get think it was the characters out of her mind. The book had given her a lot to think about and she had quite easiest read, but a few questions for author [[:Category:Antony Wootten|Antony Wootten]] when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usrewarding one.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=How To Write a Fantasy Novel: The Interview: Bookbag Talks To C B CalicoFull Guide|summary=Rebecca was impressed 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 [[Dandelion Angel by C B Calico|Dandelion Angel]] people of all ages and backgrounds. It allows us to explore new worlds and had quite 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 writing a few questions when debut author C B Calico popped fantasy novel. You have the power to build worlds with your words. You can turn simple ink and paper into Bookbag Towers 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 craft of writing. You'll learn to chat use language and imagination to usmake a rich, varied story.And who knows what unexplored realms you'll discover along the way?
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2015 NewsletterHow Can Reading Improve Your Vocabulary: Best Practices|summary= HiReading is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary. Not only does it expose you to new words and their meanings, hello and how are but it also allows you? Goodto see them used in context, we hopewhich is essential for understanding and using them correctly. We have some summer reading recommendations for you With the rise of language learning apps, such as ever this month. If you haven't been on your holidays yetPromova, hopefully there's something there you'd like many people have turned to technology to take with youimprove their vocabulary. If you haveHowever, well, you can still take reading remains a look tried- perhaps and-true method that has been used for some reading in the garden during the long eveningscenturies. Either way, happy summer reading everyone!
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterscomments|title=July 2015 Newsletter3 Things You Didn't Know About Ghostwriters|summary= How are much do you all doing with know about ghostwriters? These professionals lurk in the shadows of the summer weather? Aside from sweltering publishing industry (both self- and moaningtraditional publishing), that iswith most members of the public having only ever heard of them because of the Pierce Brosnan film. We can allow you to swelter but not to moan about it. Sorry! Did you watch Wimbledon? As we write, Given the tournament is still ongoingawkwardness a lot of people feel toward ghostwriters, so our fingers it's no surprise that there are still crossed for Andy Murraya number of misconceptions about what they do, as they were for our fabulous footballing lionesses. We need so I'm hoping to review more books about sport, we really doclarify three important things in this post.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Sarah BourneConrad Delacroix|summary=When she read Sue really enjoyed [[Two Lives The Lensky Connection by Sarah BourneConrad Delacroix|Two LivesThe Lensky Connection]] Rebecca thought that author Sarah Bourne was definitely going to be one to follow, a thriller set primarily in Russia. They She had quite a lot to chat about few questions for author Conrad Delacroix when Sarah he popped into Bookbag Towers.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To John PiperTop Ten Self-Published Books 2022|summary=Ani was impressed when she read John PiperWe're constantly amazed at the quality of the self-published books which come our way and we's [[Hibernia Unanimis: "Pro Deove seen some real gems in 2022. Here they are, Rege et Patriciain alphabetical order, Hibernia Unanimis" (For God, King and Country, Ireland is United) by John Piper|Hibernia Unanimis]] and she had quite a few questions to ask the author when he popped into Bookbag Towers.:
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Gerry Brown3 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 [[The Independent Directorhttps: The Non//blog.reedsy.com/how-to-find-a-Executive Directorliterary-agent/ get yourself a literary agent]. Since you's Guide re essentially picking the person responsible for presenting and marketing your book to Effective Board Presence by Gerry Brown|The Independent Directorthe world, this is no easy task. When you've sent your [https: The Non//blog.reedsy.com/guide/how-Executive Director's Guide to Effective Board Presence-write-a-query-letter/ query letters]] was fascinating and certain to become started getting responses, these tips will help you choose the go-to book right person for anyone thinking about taking on an independent directorship. There were quite a few questions she wanted to ask when author Gerry brown popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to usyou.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterscomments|title=June 2015 NewsletterLolita Book Review: Most Important Things to Know|summary=HiLolita, hello and how the devil are you? The days are getting long and for us here at Bookbaga highly controversial book, it means the evenings are perfect for reading. Hopefully you feel the same and hopefully this newsletter will give you some ideas about what is not subject to read next. So, what's been going on bans in the book world? Well, there's been a flurry of laureate-related news. Firstly, the redoubtable [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-33046917 Chris Riddell has taken over] 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 luck, ChrisAmerican schools.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=May 2015 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, 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 to get back to talking about books, right? Right?! Penguin 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.
}}
{{newfeature
|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?
}}
{{newfeature
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|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.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newslettersinterviews|title=January 2015 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Andrew Hampshire|summary=Hi, hello and a very happy New Year. May 2015 be healthy, happy and fulfilling for each and every one of you. We Technology can seem frightening to people who don't have the most wonderful book story for you this monthbackground. For the last three years, an anonymous artist has been leaving sculptures made from old books in and around Edinburgh. The sculptures are absolutely beautifulIn [[Creating Value Through Technology: delicate, evocative, inspiring. We at Bookbag love a bit of book art. Anf finally, Discover the artist has spoken in an [httpTech that Can Transform Your Business by Andrew Hampshire|Creating Value Through Technology://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30697553 interview with Discover the BBCTech 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 still doesn't say who she is, though! We love this story He and Sue had a lot to chat about when he dropped into Bookbag Towers.
}}
{{newfeature |category=interviews comments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Femi Bolaji Stand Up to Bullying With a Pulitzer Prize Winner|summary=Sue was moved when she read [[God Tells the Sun 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 Shine: An Amazing Story of Love them and Forgiveness by Femi Bolaji|God Tells respect them. That is self-delusion, as most adults are aware, but kids don't have the Sun experience to Shine: An Amazing Story of Love and Forgiveness]] properly judge what is respect and there were was quite a bit to chat about when author Femi Bolaji popped into Bookbag Towerswhat is merely fear.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=comments
|title=Chris Priestley Talks To Bookbag About A Christmas Carol And The Inspiration For The Last of the SpiritsFrom Sci Fi to Reality: How Dreams Turn Into Innovations|summary=Jim was blown away when he read [[The Last of the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last of gap between sci-fi and reality is not so big anymore. You don’t have to go that far back in time to see huge developments in technology. For example, the Spirits by Chris Priestley|The Last smartphone has been around for over 10 years now, but if you don’t have one in today’s society, you’d either be seen as crazy or just out of the Spirits]] and he was delighted when author Chris Priestley popped into Bookbag Towers to chat about ittouch.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan Kennedy5 Great AI books to read in 2020|summary=Jill thought that [[Lucy by Alan Kennedy|Lucy]] was a vividArtificial intelligence (AI) has expanded into one of the most important technologies in human history. It comes with so many benefits, clever story from improving the efficiency of lovesimple, art, war and missed opportunities. She and author Alan Kennedy had quite a bit basic tasks to helping to chat about when he popped into Bookbag Towerssolve advanced problems by quickly analyzing large data sets.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewslists|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Dee BlickA Baker's Dozen of Books to Keep the Kids Occupied When They Can't Go Out|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 Are you running out of inspiration for what to write a book - until she realised that she was one of do with the few people who didnkids when they can't have go out? We've come up with a book inside her - but there was still a lot baker's dozen of books to talk about when author Dee Blick popped into Bookbag Towersgive you some brilliant ideas.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterslists|title=November 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2019|summary=Hi, hello We've seen some cracking self-published books this year and how are you? November 17they're all books which compare well with traditionally-21 was Anti-Bullying week here published books in the UKsame genres. And we were We really happy to see couldn't narrow the world choice down any further - so this year's top ten consists of eleven books get involved. Penguin launched a campaign called Choose Kind that ties and here they are, in with the gorgeous [[Wonder alphabetical order by R J Palacio]], a book about a disfigured young boy attending school for the first timeauthor.. We at Bookbag are all for anything that tries to inspire all people to be a little bit kinder to each other and so we'd like to add our voice to the chorus asking everyone to #choosekind.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Desiree Villena Talks To Konstantina SozouBookbag About 5 Key Tips for Writing a Critical-KyrkouYet-Fair Book Review|summary=Sue enjoyed [[Black Greek Coffee by Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou|Black Greek Coffee]]Writing a book review isn't difficult, you know, a series of short stories which look at the darker side of Greek domestic life and had quite but there are a few questions when Konstantina popped into Bookbag Towersthings you need to keep us in mind. Desiree Villena gives us five tips.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Christopher BowdenMelanie Martin|summary=Jill thought that |summary=In [[The Green Door War and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam by Christopher BowdenMelanie Martin|The Green DoorWar and Love: A family's testament of anguish, endurance and devotion in occupied Amsterdam]] was an absorbing,evocative and truly enjoyable Melanie Martin reconstructs what happened to her family in occupied Amsterdam in WWII. It's a highly compelling if occasionally shocking read. She Days after she finished the book Sue could not stop thinking about what she had a few questions for read and was delighted when the author Christopher Bowden when he popped into Bookbag Towersagreed to chat with her.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterscomments|title=October 2014 NewsletterFraming the Brexit narrative: immigration, myths and public perception|summary=Hello! How's it going? What have you been reading? There's so much good stuff about that we bet you are spoiled for choice. Read on for some of our recommendations for a fabulous reading experience this month. However, you don't have Loobna Joomun looks at how Brexit is likely to wait until the end of affect the month to find out which books we're enjoying. You can always follow us on [https://twitter.com/TheBookbag Twitter], where we post links to reviews of publishing industry - and the books we liked every single daywider country. Get ahead of the Bookbag curve!
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Leigh Russell8 ways to motivate yourself to write, right NOW by Jessica Jarlvi|summary=Peter thought Ever felt that author Leigh Russell captured the atmosphere of the racecourse well in [[Race to Death (DI Ian Peterson 2) by Leigh Russell|Race to Death]] and he had quite you've hit a few questions for Leigh when she popped into Bookbag Towersbrick wall with your writing? Jessica Jarlvi has eight tips yo get you writing again.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Greg Hickey Talks To Matthew TreeBookbag About The Old Guard of Dystopian Fiction|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 Where do you go when you move beyond classics like ''1984'' and when Matthew Tree popped ino Bookbag Towers she had quite a few questions for the author.''Brave New World''?
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterslists|title=September 2014 NewsletterTop Ten Self-Published Books 2018|summary=Hi, hello and Choosing the top ten self-published books we hope all is well with you. Summer, what read in 2018 was difficult as we had of it, is over. And it's time for the autumn re constantly surprised at just how good some self-published books release rushare. There Here's an awful lot of good stuff coming out over the next few weeksour final top ten 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!
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag James Donald Talks To P De V HencherBookbag About The Death Of Norman Breyfogle|summary=Jill thought that [[The Leopard One of Dramoor by P De V Hencher]] had an intricate and interesting plot with a vivid sense the finest storytellers you've never heard of time and place. She had a few questions for , who died in September 2018 at the author when he popped in to see usage of 58.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Ed StrawMelissa Leet|summary=Jill's not easily Sue was impressed by political books but when she did enjoy read [[Stand and Deliver: A Design for Successful Government Landslide by Ed StrawMelissa Leet|Landslide]]by Melissa Leet and was surprised to find that it was a debut novel. She had quite a few questions for Ed Melissa when he she popped into Bookbag Towers.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newsletterscomments|title=August 2014 NewsletterFaiz Kermani talks to Bookbag about how a blue frog is helping Malawi's vulnerable children to live safe, healthy and happy lives|summary=Ok. Hi. We hope all is well with all of you. World news this month Every child 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 of the proverb, to walk a mile in another man's shoes. Books can help us do this. Books allow us to see the world through someone else's eyes, right 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 newsletter. medical care
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviewscomments|title=The Interview: Bookbag Abi Silver Talks To The QueenBookbag About A Few Of Her Favourite Things|summary=Her Majesty does ''We could definitely make a flying car – but that's not the hard part. The hard part is, how do interviews, but all at Bookbag dropped their Union Jack flags you make a flying car that's super safe and waved a curtsy when The Queen of Twitter made a royal visit to Bookbag Towers.quiet?'': Elon Musk
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Kim StaflundDaniel Peltz|summary=Sue wasn't expecting to enjoy a novel about a ''building'', but was so convinced surprised by Kim Staflund's book just how compelling she found [[How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price! The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria by Kim StaflundDaniel Peltz|How to Publish a Bestselling Book ... and Sell It Worldwide Based on Value, Not Price!The Indomitable Chiesa di Santa Maria]] that she was tempted to give it a go - and she hasn't even written a book. When Kim popped in to see us she had There was a few questions lot to askchat about when author Daniel Peltz popped into Bookbag Towers.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=commentslists|title=Jim's Top 15 Ten Self-Published Books Reviewed in the Last 5 Years2017|summary=We couldn't believe it when Choosing the top ten self-published books we realised that it read in 2017 was five years since Jim first reviewed for Bookbagone of the toughest jobs we did all year and involved a great deal of discussion. Time goes so quickly when youHere're enjoying yourself! It was a tough job but Jim rose to the challenge of selecting his s our final top fifteen booksten in alphabetical order by author...
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Melvin BurgessChit Dubey|summary=Jill thought that Sue was quietly impressed when she read [[Doing It 21 Doors to Happiness: Life Through Travel Experiences and Meditation by Melvin BurgessChit Dubey]] was a funny and truthful peek into the minds as it chimed with her personal view of sex-obsessed teenage boyslife. Girls aren't left out, either. Parents might find it shocking but the kids will find it real. When Melvin She was delighted when Chit Dubey popped into Bookbag Towers it was Jim who was on hand to ask some questions.}}{{newfeature|category=newsletters|title=July 2014 Newsletter|summary=Hi, hello, how are you? Happy summer! Got your holiday reading sorted out yet? If not, read on. We have plenty of recommendations for you. Guess what? We have some great news! The weekend of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th July saw 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, was a staggering success. Our man Jim was there and had a wonderful time. If you want chat 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 weekendus. Let's hope it all happens again next year!
}}
{{newfeature
|category=comments
|title=Rebecca Mascull Melita Thomas Talks To Bookbag About Writing Historical FictionThe King's Pearl: Henry VIII and his Daughter Mary|summary=Ani thought Melita Thomas tell us that [[The Visitors by Rebecca Mascull]] Mary was a beautifully crafted mesh of conquering adversity/hist-fict/ghost story with a murder investigation slipped in for good measure and a satisfying novel that's worth every penny and, indeed, every moment spent in its company.true Renaissance Princess
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Lorraine Jenkin AgainElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|summary=On a warm summer's day Sue sat in the garden and sank gratefully into Peter thought that [[Jam Tomorrow The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership by Lorraine JenkinElizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte|The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership]]. There were was the best book on leadership he'd ever read and he couldn't resist asking authors Elizabeth Fox and Martin le Comte quite a few questions she wanted when they came to ask Lorraine when she popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=commentsinterviews|title=Jim Dean The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About The UK's First Ever YA Literature ConventionGabe Riggs|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 Luke thought that [[Noble Conflict Punk Love Foucault by Malorie Blackman|Noble ConflictGabe Riggs]]was an intense, emotional and visceral read that illuminates and organised educates with the help of Booktrust, LFCC organisers Showmasters, a strong voice and many of the top YA publishers around, the event, held in Earls' Court 2clear, capable prose. There was a staggering successlot to talk about when Gabe popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Alan HamiltonSandra Aragona|summary=Sue was blown away when she read loved Sandra Aragona's lightly-fictionalised [[Stalemate Sorting the Priorities: Ambassadress and Beagle Survive Diplomacy by Alan HamiltonSandra Aragona|Stalemateautobiography]], of life as a reworking of the unsolved murder of Julia Wallace in Liverpool between the warsdiplomatic spouse. Even knowing how it ''had'' to work out she still couldn't put the book down - and she had There was a lot that she wanted to ask author Alan Hamilton about when he Sandra popped in to chat to usinto Bookbag Towers.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To N S BlackmanK J Lawrence|summary=Jill thought that Sue was delighted when she read [[The Secret Dinosaur: Giants Awake Cossack by N S BlackmanK J Lawrence|The Secret Dinosaur: Giants AwakeCossack]] was a super-fun adventure and she as it restored her faith in the thriller genre. When the author, K J Lawrence, popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us, Sue had quite a few questions when author N S Blackman popped into Bookbag Towers.ready!
}}
{{newfeature
|category=commentsinterviews|title=Sarah Skilton The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Bookbag About Writing ''High and Dry''Stuart Burrell|summary=Jim was very impressed by Sarah SkiltonSue found Start Burrell's book [[High Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and Dry Recollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records by Sarah SkiltonStuart Burrell|High Twelve Times To The Max: One Man's Journey to, and DryRecollections of, Setting Twelve Verified World Records]] particularly because it was very different to her last novelan inspiring, feel-good read. Sarah chatted She wanted to know more when Stuart popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us about the books.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=newslettersinterviews|title=June 2014 NewsletterThe Interview: Bookbag Talks To Wes Stuart|summary=Hello there! We're writing this in Luke enjoyed the midst of World Cup fever. We don't mind a bit combination of football at .Bookbag Towers but we really don't get feverish about it. If you're the same, read on. We have plenty compellingly-written science fiction which blends themes of reading recommendations for you innocence 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 Launch|summary=Jim went to the launch growth with some well depicted moments of horror in [[Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek (A Memoir) My Name is Sam by Maya Van WagenenWes Stuart|My Name is Sam]]. We insisted that and he tell had quite a few questions for author Wes Stuart when he popped into Bookbag Towers to chat to us all about it.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Matt CarrellB C R Fegan|summary=Sue was impressed by giggled like a child when she read [[Vortex Henry and the Hidden Treasure by Matt CarrellB C R Fegan and Lenny Wen]] and the opportunity : it's a good story with some valuable lessons. It was a real pleasure to chat to ask the author a few questions writer B C R Fegan when he popped into Bookbag Towers was simply too good to miss.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To W Scott BeavenAnnie Ingram|summary=Ani enjoyed W Scott Beaven's coming Very few people believe that dogs can talk so it was something of age 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 [[Riccarton Junction: 1 Conversations with Kammie by W Scott BeavenAnnie Ingram|crime storybook]] about the temptations and troubles facing young people. She had quite There was a few questions for the author lot to talk about when he she popped in into Bookbag Towers to chat to see us.
}}
{{newfeature
|category=interviews
|title=The Interview: Bookbag Talks To R J MorganStephan Santiago|summary=Jim thought that Ani was quietly moved by [[Fifteen Bones Returning Home by R J MorganStephan Santiago|Returning Home]] was a stunning debut dealing with some dark topics, but the great voice and gallows humour drew him in. He and Rebecca had lots there were several points she wanted to chat about discuss with author Stephan Santiago when she he popped into Bookbag Towersto chat to us.
}}
[[Category:Features|*]]
